2018 Oppenheimer Lecture: President Masisi of The Republic of Botswana

Although I didn’t get the opportunity to ask President Masisi my question, I thoroughly enjoyed his lecture.

I liked that I atleast met one other Motswana, by the name of Tshegofatso, a Chevening scholar at Sussex. I also enjoyed the company of the Botswana Media Team: comprising of the celebrated Lesego Kgajwane, Baleseng Batlotleng le Onthatile Boti.

I enjoyed greeting them with Dumelang just as I approached Arundel House. I enjoyed walking with the trio into the Arundel House. I also enjoyed taking a picture with them, joined by Tshegofatso as well.

I should also mention that I enjoyed seeing Lilli Harkonen, the Events Coordinator at IISS who accepted my email request to attend this event. I enjoyed shaking her hand as I told her “thank you for accepting my request to attend”.

All in all, it was a great day. I have great faith in President Masisi.

He impressed me with his eloquent answers when he was grilled by the well thought attendees. I am particularly waiting to see how he “reboot and reconnect” The Commonwealth.

L-R: Tshegofatso, Onthatile, Yours truly, Lesego, Baleseng

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