The Good King of Bechuanaland 1819 to 1923 Khama distinguished his reign by being highly regarded as a peace-loving ruler with the desire and ability to extract technological innovations from Europeans while resisting their attempts to colonize his country. Such advancements included the building of schools, scientific cattle feeding, and the introduction of a mounted police corps which practically eliminated all forms of crime. Respect for Khama was exemplified during a visit with Queen Victoria
In pursuit of effectiveness, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has set itself a decent vision of “a professional prompt and decisive force.” The debate is whether the BDF can attain the level of military effectiveness espoused in its model vision. A capability appearing lethally effective in parade will not translate into an effective military or a cure for national security. Strategists such as Allen Millet, Williamson Murray, and Kenneth Watman, define military effectiveness as a process by which
Why Nations Fail is a well penned book, which wrestles with a large question that many ponder everyday- why are some nations rich, while others are poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, and food and famine? The authors, Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, explain that the answer to this question is that modern day political and economic institutions determine economic success. Political institutions can be split into two groups- inclusive and exclusive. Inclusive political institutions
Botswana INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard of Botswana? Well, it is a country in Africa. Most people have never heard of Botswana, just like most people do not know that Egypt is in Africa. Pretty interesting? I, myself, had never heard of Botswana until I was selected to spend six weeks on a missionary internship there. I also did not know that Egypt was in Africa until recently. I would not give up my experience in Botswana away for the world. That
and determine whether or not you agree that trade unions should participate in the political affairs of the country.” INRODUCTION The main focus of this paper is to make a critical analysis of the statement made by the late President Sir Seretse Khama when he spoke about trade union in his country in the 1971. This paper will therefore attempt to highlight the role of trade unions in Botswana the concept of labour and democracy. We will look at two issues, the first being; whether trade unions
Before I shall begin arguing my position concerning Democracy I have to find out the meaning of this term,to give some definitions which can easily lead us to the main features of this phenomenon. This incipit is like a background, has the same function as a building foundation. According to various sources I chose the most appropriate meanings of Democracy, which is supposed to be, firstly of all, a form of government in which all eligible citizens participate equally in the development and building