'Who Goes There: Khama or Kgosi?'
Monday, September 06, 2010
FRANCISTOWN: His name is Isaac Seabelo Kgosi, which makes his initials 'ISK'. The President of the Republic of Botswana is Seretse Khama Ian Khama, a name that his admirers shorten to 'SKI'.
In 1987, I was staying with a cousin at the Botswana Defence Force's (BDF) Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Mogoditshane. Whenever Khama went past, soldiers could be heard whispering, "Ke SKI."
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...