Restoring Botswana will require wrestling with more issues than just Khama
Friday, September 13, 2019

Jeff Ramsay-. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
When Enole recently asked me to launch his latest book we both were well aware that I had not as yet had the opportunity to read any of its text. Neither had he and I indulged in any pre-discussions about its content.
So, in my agreeing to accept his invitation neither of us could predict what my take on the publication’s contents would be. I think that says something about our author of the hour’s openness to potential criticism.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...