Robala Ka Kagiso Rraarona

Monday, June 26, 2017

The nation is mourning its second president, Sir Ketumile Masire, who died last Thursday evening. RraGaone served his country wholeheartedly, with a lot of success stories. Masire has worked as teacher, editor, for Naledi ya Batswana/African Echo newspaper.

He is one of the chief architects in the formation of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Masire was Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Vice President, finally ascending to the top seat of President in 1980. He relinquished the post in 1998 and smoothly handed over the reigns to Festus Mogae, another illustrious leader this country was blessed with.

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