Botswanaโs smooth democratic image nearly cracked in the 1990s. Behind the scenes, the then ruling BDP was locked in a brutal succession war that would eventually produce President Festus Mogae.
It started with a land scandal.
In 1991, allegations of irregular land allocations in Mogoditshane triggered a commission of inquiry appointed by President Ketumile Masire.
The findings rocked the political establishment.
HERE IS MOGAE'S MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH:
"To our youth, my message is contained in the words of Theodore Roosevelt, from which I quoted earlier on. Do not shirk difficulties but endeavour to overcome them; do not seek a life of ease but wrest your triumph from toil and risk. You are the flowers of our nation and must maintain your blossom through healthy lifestyles." (SONA, 2007)
HIS LAST SONA
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with the Constitution, I will leave the leadership of our country to His Honour the Vice President โ a patriot, who I am sure will carry the mantle of leadership with distinction, as he has previously done. I do not take sole credit for the substantial achievements I have just outlined, as no individual, however determined, can develop a country without the support of Cabinet colleagues, oneโs party, other political parties, traditional leadership, religious organizations, the private sector, Non- Governmental Organisations, civil society, worker organizations, the media, academia and a vibrant citizenry.
#mogaelegacy #sona2007 #botswana3rdpresident
Okay let me make it official
Ke kopa internship for this winter (from beginning of June ) ๐
Iโm a third year law student but I also run a youth NGO that deals with civic education around democracy .
Mphireng
This week, the U.S. voted against a call for reparations for descendants of the international slave trade between the 15th and 19th centuries. Letโs talk about it. (1/7)
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a draft resolution that unequivocally condemns the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade as the most inhumane and enduring injustice against humanity.
123 in favour
3 Against (USA, Israel, Argentina)
52 abstentions
The resolution also seeks to recognize the profound and lasting impacts of the abhorrent regimes of slavery and colonialism and emphasizes that claims for reparations represent a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs against Africans and people of African descent.
#sabcnews
steve biko founded the black consciousness movement when he was 22. chris hani joined the ANCโs armed wing, MK, when he was 20. winnie mandela became politically active when she was 21. babies. they were babies.
Congratulations to Botswana on winning Destination of the Year @ITB_Berlin Travel Awards ๐
The EU is proud to partner with an international leader in conservation, supporting tourism that creates jobs, strengthens communities and drives inclusive economic growth.
Pula ๐ง๐ผ
I have never claimed to be a theologian but I do have two degrees in theology and have been a priest for 17 years.
NOWHERE in the bible or in any serious theology I have ever read are Christians told that we should start wars to hasten the return of Jesus.
This is a perversion of our faith.
@Lovandfear I tried to tell you. But my tongue told you a story known only to itself. One held together by the fibers of imagination. One that exists only because it was forged. I wish I told you the truth, but my tongue won the battle.
Cash Bouquets? @BankofBotswana says โNo, My Loveโโ
Roses are red ๐น
Violets are blue ๐
Glue that Pula on a cake ๐
And the Bank might fine you ๐