Who will succeed Ian Khama as president?

It is an open secret that Vice President Mompati Merafhe will not take over from Khama after 10 years. There is a school of thought that Merafhe will only hold the fort until 2014.

Initially it was felt that Merafhe would only serve for a period of not more than two years after last year's general elections and then the heir would be identified. But a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) insider said Merafhe will serve the whole five year term as VP. The only reason why Merafhe might not continue as the Vice President after 2014, might have something to do with his advanced age. In 2014, Merafhe will be close to 80 years.