Masisi's 100 days: Great on diplomacy, worrying on domestic issues
Friday, February 21, 2020
Masisi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
As we reflect on the progress made, the verdict is frankly speaking an indication that things are still moving ‘slow’. Reforms are taking too long and they appear to have stalled.
The President’s forte, however, has been on reigniting an engaged and excited diplomatic corps to vigorously pursue Botswana’s interests abroad. All those months ago, when he was still Ian Khama’s deputy, Masisi was the de facto diplomat in chief, travelling the world and showing up at very high-level platforms on behalf of Khama.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...