Khama lambasts Africa�s strongmen

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

President Khama addressing residents of Francistown PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: President Ian Khama fired a broadside at African leaders who manipulate their countries’ constitutions to extend their stay in power during his farewell tour at the Old Francistown Stadium on Friday.

Although he did not mention the dictators by name, it was clear that Khama was firing a veiled attack at the President of Democratic of Congo (DRC) Joseph Kabila and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

The presidential election in DRC had been postponed until the end of 2017 and cannot take place until April 2019, an election official in the DRC said in December.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The star of the night, MC Maswe entertaining the crowd PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

Jonny Mokhali, Cultures Spears deliver but......

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 19 h ago

Taste pie'd piper

Michelle Phetlhe | 19 h ago

BCP women urged to increase quota

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 h ago

Solly Moholo pays tribute to Limpopo crash victims

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 18 h ago

Barolong Seboni launches Nitty Gritty book

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 h ago

Ngwao Snacks takes nibbling back to the roots

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 19 h ago

Masisi unveils investment process accelerator

Lewanika Timothy | 19 h ago

Botswana, Uganda foster collaboration in animal production

Kabelo Boranabi | 19 h ago

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

The Monitor Editor | 29 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More