Volume 65 December 2026-January 2026 : Who is the president
Good Governance Promotion of democracy and protection of human rights
Author : Pako Lebanna
The journey of a thousand miles, as the old Chinese adage says, begins with a single step.
As the Republic of Botswana takes a journey towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030, and the attainment of the National Vision 2036, the direction of the steps taken towards such developmental milestones is due to be determined by who the nation chooses as its leader.
On Wednesday, October 30, four candidates will vie for the national presidency in the 13th general elections, each with a manifesto of pledges to take the country forward.
The incumbent, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi of the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Advocate Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Mr Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF)’s Mr Mephato Reatile have satisfied the official process of presidential nominations at the High Court under the watchful eye of the Chief Justice, Terrence Rannowane.
Each stands a chance of assuming the oath of office and steering the country over the next five years from the Office of the President. Kutlwano magazine looks at the four presidential candidates, and what their political party manifestoes stand to offer the nation.Ends