General Galebotswe, who let the dogs out?

Thursday, March 24, 2016

One morning the editor of Mmegi newspaper called me into his office and placed on his table a piece of paper for my perusal. On it was a response from Botswana Defence Force HQ on the article carried by the paper on the same week.

One could tell from the language that BDF was infuriated by what the paper had published.

As an ex-soldier, I had known earlier that the military establishment was going to respond and hence this was no surprise to me. BDF clearly stated their position that it was not in the interest of the military for such articles to be published particularly when discussing general officers.

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General Galebotswe, who let the dogs out?

One morning the editor of Mmegi newspaper called me into his office and placed on his table a piece of paper for my perusal. On it was a response from Botswana Defence Force HQ on the article carried by the paper on the same week.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

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Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply