Khama Decries Another Snub By Masisi Admin
Monday, March 04, 2019
Ian Khama PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Khama, a former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, was not invited to the commemoration of the fallen heroes, while all former commanders were present in a move that has rubbed salt to an already itchy relationship. On the day, Khama accompanied by Member of Parliament for Nata/Gweta Polson Majaga went to lay the wreath for the fallen heroes at Extension 14 cemetery for the 15 members of the BDF.
This sparked yet another debate that this is one of Presient Mokgweetsi Masisi’s decision to sideline his predecessor.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...