Restoring Botswana will require wrestling with more issues than just Khama

Jeff Ramsay-. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Jeff Ramsay-. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Open and vigorous debate is the fuel that fires and sustains any democracy, which is why true democrats will always welcome the robust exchange of diverse opinion. The following are recent remarks by JEFF RAMSAY* at the launch of Rev Enole Ditsheko's book, “Wrestling Botswana Back From Khama”

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.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

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...

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