The year 2021 marked a dramatic downturn in his life. First, he lost a legal battle contesting the general election results, a case he had joined with others with the hope of overturning the outcome. The loss came at a steep price: His luxury vehicle was auctioned off, a symbol of dreams slipping away. But the blows did not end there. That same year, Chimbombi suffered yet another defeat in court when his bid to have the government pay his retirement package was dismissed. Just as he was settling into his new role, only six months into his appointment as a Minister, fate dealt a final blow.
His health suddenly deteriorated, cutting short what could have been a promising chapter in his political career. Despite the twists and trials of his journey, politicians from across the spectrum gathered on Wednesday to bid him a solemn farewell, setting aside rivalries to honor his memory and legacy. Assistant Minister for State President, Maipelo Mophuting, said the passing of Chimbombi is not only a loss to his family and constituents, but to all those who served with him in Cabinet, Parliament, and within their beloved movement, the Botswana National Front (BNF) just as well as to all Batswana, for he served the nation.
