Kgosi as I knew him
Friday, May 11, 2018
Isaac Kgosi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
This was shortly after he was retired from the army to join civilian life at the Office of the President where he served under his former army commander, Khama.
At the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Kgosi was Khama’s right hand man, or his aide if you like. He traversed the length and breadth of the country with Khama who as the vice president travelled extensively to acclimatise himself with the political terrain he would be serving in. This means Kgosi became very visible in the public space. Apparently, Kgosi came across as a quiet and dedicated man by Khama’s side.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...