Which country has influenced BDF growth?

It is undeniably true that Batswana at the time of independence were cultured in the way their former masters did things. At the time BDF was established, the “Made in England” label was still highly sought after.

It was not only the statutes, but rather, the way BDF was equipped that was very much British. Remember that BDF transitioned from a police paramilitary unit. Botswana Police Force at the time was using British-made vehicles, mainly the Bedford and the Land Rover. In 1975 there was that famous two tonne Bedford which the locals affectionately called “sekete le bolausu” (skirt and blouse). There was a huge gap between the cab and the load body and this was created to accommodate a spare wheel.