Tuesday, May 20, 2025

“Tell no lies, claim no easy victories”

Ever since Botswana government and De Beers agreed on a new diamond deal, there has been a lot of bragging and chest beating by president Mokgweetsi Masisi and his supporters.

They are engaged in a non-stop victory dance, literally. Of coursed upon scrutiny much of resemble a child-like out of step dance.

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