In post-colonial Africa, most of the founding fathers were first revered as Messianic figures only to later fall from grace causing regression and division in the societies and nations that many other revolutionaries bled for. It’s during this era that most African states were poorly governed and torn apart due to recurring violence. Unlike most, the foundation of Botswana’s building blocks were unity and the harmony of ideas and sayings like,”Ntwa kgolo ke ya molomo” show the importance of dialogue where a conflict rises. This in particular is what makes our story different, which makes Sir Seretse Khama and Sir Quett Ketumile Joni Masire the greatest statesmen Africa has seen. Joni in particular was an easy going fellow, who usually eased up intense and formal occasions with his wit and humour, but during times that demanded it, he was stern. Having been the first Finance Minister, he delivered the first ever budget speech and stands as one of the architects of our ec...
