Khama did not speak like he knew Masire

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Former president, Sir Ketumile Masire worked with Ian Khama for many years, the latter as deputy commander of the armed forces from Masire’s time as Vice President (1965-1980), and as commander when Masire was President from (1980-1998).

As Commander-in-Chief, Masire was obviously constantly in touch with the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, at the time Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe or his deputy Ian Khama.

We are aware that Lieutenant General Khama was at some point Africa’s youngest Brigadier at the age of 24, daddy’s courtesy and African roots.

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