BERA mourns Mogae
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 90 Views |
In a message of condolence issued on behalf of the authority, Tshabang described Mogae as a distinguished statesman whose leadership, wisdom and dedication to public service played a significant role in shaping Botswana’s economic and institutional development.
“We join the nation in mourning the loss of a remarkable leader who devoted his life to serving Botswana with integrity, humility and vision. His contribution to nation-building and his steadfast commitment to good governance will remain part of his enduring legacy,” said Tshabang.
Smash-and-grab incidents became common at traffic lights, Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) bombings made headlines too often, cash-in-transit robberies terrified security personnel, while home invasions left families traumatised in the very places they were supposed to feel safest. The situation had reached alarming levels and threatened not only the peace of ordinary citizens, but also the country’s reputation as one of the safest and most...