Khama to return all his gifts

Khama receiving at Moshopa Kgotla PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Khama receiving at Moshopa Kgotla PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

"Yes Mr. Jim, I will definitely return all the gifts I have collected from Batswana. As I matter of fact I will even give away my retirement package. Plans are already in motion for the establishment of the Lt. Gen. Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama Foundation."

“They always tease my many names, but I simply tell them that the names resonate with  my many plans for the improvement of their livelihoods. I don’t have biological children so I regard every Motswana as my child. Therefore this foundation will go a long way in helping my children,” said His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana during my chilling session with him. 

After a long hot day tilling the soil, I finally arrived at my favourite drinking spot. It was the only bar in Ranaka where you could peacefully drink, unwind and interrogate your demons. The barman long spotted me from a distance and went to the fridge to draw out the most chilled bottle (he knows how I like it.)

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