Bagaetsho,
Seemo se maswe.
We’ve crossed the 8-month mark, and unfortunately, much is still lacking.
This is my party in government — of that, there’s no doubt. However, I must speak the truth where necessary, without fear or favour. I come from a tradition of honest political engagement — the Botswana National Front (BNF) — where constructive criticism and self-reflection are not just encouraged but essential.
Government is a public institution, not a private club or a faction of a political party. As such, I am duty-bound to critique, objectively and respectfully, when leadership strays from its mandate.
Right now, I find the government falling short — significantly — in delivering on the key issues that affect us all. Even worse, it is deviating from the principles, policies, and revolutionary ideals that the BNF stands for.
Sadly, it appears that our leadership has veered off course, adopting paths similar to the very regimes we once opposed. I will elaborate on this in the coming days.
The BNF, as part of the UDC, is a socialist movement. It must be guided by this foundation when selecting individuals for key public service positions — not just based on credentials, but alignment with our values, ideology, and the will to serve the people.
Birds of a feather flock together. We must appoint those who understand and embody the vision of a Social Democratic system. And yes — we have such people. Capable, committed, tried and tested cadres, ready to drive the agenda forward.
As members of a revolutionary movement, we are bound by our oaths to liberate our people from the lasting effects of colonialism and imperialism. This includes removing those who are loyal to the old systems that fueled corruption, deepened inequality, and oppressed the majority.
Let’s be clear: turning the other cheek is a biblical principle — not a revolutionary one. In our struggle, forgiveness without accountability is dangerous. Trust is earned through sweat, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment — not words.
Do not play God. Do not claim to be a healer. There is only one Healer — God Almighty. Let the guilty face justice. Let the wrongs be called out and corrected. We are not here to carry on as if nothing happened. We are here to build a better Botswana, free from the injustice and exploitation that has kept us poor in our own land.
We demand real change.
We are tired of paying sky-high school fees. We are tired of struggling while the few benefit. We cannot continue to beg from those who have nothing to offer. Even America, under Trump, went begging — yet we continue to look to them? Nnyaa rra, enough.
We have alternatives. There are revolutionary socialist states we can build strong alliances with — states that share our values and offer a path towards true emancipation.
To be continued…
In a few days, I will share practical ways to fix our problems — not to serve our stomachs, but to serve our people.
Aluta Continua. The struggle continues.
