Mixed reaction to Khama's 'first 100 days'

Botswana's presidential term lasts for 1,825 days - five years - excluding the 19 months transition the president gets from his predecessor through automatic succession. President Ian Khama this week completed his first 100 days in office and is left with roughly 15 months before the general election. Mmegi Reporter BAME PIET found out what some organisations and individuals think of his presidency.

Taking office on 1 April 2008, President Khama promised to fight unemployment, social ills, low productivity and laziness in the civil service, and vowed to maintain a disciplined nation that has dignity, and to economically empower Batswana.

Several directors of government departments have since been forced to retire. Rumours were flying that it was because of projects that were planned for a long time ago but have not been implemented.

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Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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