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Botswana: Masire - the President Who Left Botswana and the World an Enduring Legacy
The Conversation Africa, 30 September 2017
In the Western press, the legacies of African leaders tend to hinge on their respect for term limits, property rights, and fiscal restraint. Since his death in June 2017, the late… Read more »
President Who Left Botswana and the World an Enduring Legacy
"The late Quett Ketumile Masire was Botswana's former Minister of Finance and Development Planning (1966-1980) and President (1980-1998) ... One of the most important (but little-mentioned) parts of Masire's legacy was his commitment to invest in health and education programs even when the World Bank and International Monetary Fund advised against it", writes Luke Messac for The Conversation Africa.
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Several African dignitaries are in Botswana for the memorial and funeral service of former president Sir Ketumile Masire, who died in hospital last week at the age of 91. Masire's ... Read more »
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Former president Sir Ketumile Masire said although President Robert Mugabe could be a "difficult customer", he could also be "very sweet". Read more »
