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OP insists no overreach as President’s son welcomes investors

Andile Tau. PIC facebook
Andile Tau. PIC facebook

Government has found itself on the defensive mode after photographs surfaced showing President Duma Boko's son, Andile Tau, amongst dignitaries welcoming a high-powered Qatari business delegation at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport this week.

The images, widely shared on social media, immediately ignited debate about the possible entanglement of the President’s family in the running of government. Many questioned whether the appearance of the President’s son at such an engagement signals the blurring of lines between official government engagements and family affairs.

Responding to Mmegi Online enquiries, the Office of the President (OP) stressed that Tau holds no assigned or official role within government and was not acting in an executive capacity.

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