Masisi fires Kgosi

Isaac Kgosi at PAC PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Isaac Kgosi at PAC PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has terminated the contract of the Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Isaac Kgosi effective today, Mmegi has learnt.

Kgosi has been replaced by former Botswana Defence Force Chief of Staff and Commander of Ground Forces Brigadier Peter Magosi who was forced into early retirement by former President Ian Khama two years ago.

Kgosi has briefly confirmed termination of his contract as DIS Director General. 

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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