BDP bows, Khama holds the key

Over the past weekend, this cultural cornerstone was thrust into the spotlight when the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) made a rare and symbolic move in its history. The ruling party journeyed to Serowe to formally ask for forgiveness from the Bangwato tribe and the influential Khama family. This gesture, loaded with political and cultural weight, did not go unnoticed. For many observers, this act of contrition by the BDP signals more than just political theatre; it may very well be the beginning of a calculated and long-term strategy to reclaim lost ground.

While the political dividends may not be immediate, there is little doubt that the seeds planted in Serowe this past weekend could bear fruit in the years leading up to the 2029 general elections. Humility, especially when performed in public and directed toward a people as proud and historically significant as those of Serowe, is not easily dismissed.