Khama announces BDF promotions

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

President Ian Khama has announced promotions at the top brass of Botswana Defence Force. Brigadier Goitsileeone Morake has been promoted to the post of Commander, Ground Forces Command and promoted to the rank of Major General.

Major General Gaolathe Galebotswe has been appointed the Deputy Commander while Brigadier George Tlhalerwa has been appointed Commander, Defence Logistics Command.The promotions and appointments were effected on May 21, 2012, a statement from BDF says.The position of Deputy Commander remained vacant after the sacking of Major General Otisitswe Tiroyamodimo early this year. He is facing charges of drunken driving that he allegedly committed in 2010.

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