Lesotho soldiersďż˝ wives put their hopes on Khama
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
In fact, Khama the president, will be judged against Khama the army commander, who in 1998, played a big role in restoring peace and stability that seems to elude the mountain Kingdom every time it holds elections.
While Lesotho Prime Minister Phakalitha Mosisili was enjoying the company of fellow Heads of States attending the SADC Troika, his compatriots were sleeping in their vehicles on the outskirts of Gaborone hoping for good news from the Gaborone International Convention Centre where the leaders were meeting since yesterday.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...