As if they were rehearsing for Khama's arrival, some old women clad in the red, black and white colours of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), would occasionally burst into ululations. When they finally took up their seats in the small marquee tent where Khama addressed the BDP faithful, it was evident that they were disappointed that there was no plane.
One old man who had just alighted from his bicycle confused many that he said he had overheard some party elders say that Khama's chopper was just about to land near the rally place.