Kwape lauds Masisi travels
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 220 Views |
Kwape said the President’s external engagements are crucial PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
He said the President is the country’s Principal Diplomat and as such continues to play a crucial role in advancing Botswana’s foreign policy through promoting national interests at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.
Masisi, who has even popularised the phrase “Ke a le tsamaela”, has been heavily criticised for his non-stop trips outside the country. At some point last year, members of the party he is leading, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) wanted him to limit international travel to focus on electoral campaigns ahead of the 2024 General Election.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...