Khama: The ruler of Botswana

Friday, May 23, 2014

A lot has been said about President Ian Khama. Once again Mmegi pauses to give a biography of a man who was always destined to be Botswanas leader. A man who is now in battle to stay in power, Staffer THALEFANG CHARLES writes

President Ian Khama was born on February 27, 1953 at a village called Ewell in Surrey, United Kingdom. He is the first-born son of Seretse and Ruth Khama (nee Williams).

His siblings are first-born and sister, Jacqueline, and his younger twin brothers, Tshekedi and Anthony.

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