Ian Khama's 'activism' requires honesty about his presidential legacy
Friday, August 28, 2020
He was never a perfect President: a walking contradiction, full of paradoxes and now, stands as a polarising figure who has dedicated his post-presidency to political activism amongst other things he’s passionate about.
As a young person who grew up under Khama’s political tenure in office from the vice Presidency to the Presidency, I experienced first-hand the euphoria surrounding his leadership and ascension to office, the love-hate relationship he grew to develop with his citizens as well as the tactical blunders he committed.
Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...