Botswana: Mogae Was a Rare Find

Gaborone — A great light has gone out in Botswana and the nation’s response to the demise of former Statesman Dr Festus Mogae is a massive outpouring of collective grief, profound respect as well as nationwide celebration of his legacy.

News of the death of former President Mogae was met by an outpouring of sorrow and tributes to his achievements not only as a technocrat but also a politician of note and his death united adversaries and crossed all international, religious and political…