Has BDF pushed Gen Mokgware out?

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The commander of Ground Forces, Major General Pius Mokgware has quietly left the military amid speculation that he has been pushed out.

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) confirmed yesterday that they have parted company with the man popular for such exercises as Operation Matsubutsubu.

During the exercise, selected members of the media were drafted in to experience what military training is.  Traditionally the BDF is the first to issue press releases about its retiring generals.

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