We Need Ramaphosa's Dose In Our Politics

Time and again there is that glimpse of hope that we will in our lifetime, experience the true meaning of gender equality.  This hope, not wishful thinking, was aroused this past week by our neighbours, South Africa. When South African’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa lived to his promise to ensure a 50/50 gender representation, announcing that half of his Cabinet members are women, we, in Botswana must have made the biggest noise.

Yes, we are well aware that we are not South Africa, and do not wish to be. But as our neighbour, big brother of sorts, South Africa’s direction in many ways has influence in neighbouring countries as Botswana.