Will President Khama Replace Ailing VP?

Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi's prolonged absence is stirring up speculation that the president might appoint a replacement.

  • Botswana:   Khama's Headache Over VP's Health

    The Patriot, 23 May 2016

    Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi's prolonged stay out of office has sparked intense contest among cabinet ministers seeking to be appointed to act in the second highest office in… Read more »

Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi

  • Botswana:   Vice President in Hospital

    Botswana Daily News, 11 May 2016

    The Office of the President informs the nation that Vice President, Mr Mokgweetsi Masisi is hospitalised in South Africa, where he had gone for medical assessment and treatment. Read more »

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