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Khama wants probe into public finances after Masisi’s ousting

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Former Botswana leader Ian Khama has called on the country’s new president, Duma Boko, to launch an investigation into the ousted Mokgweetsi Masisi’s use of government finances during his period in power. Khama says he feels responsible for the 'dictatorship' that ensued after Masisi took power.

The former president was in conversation with Sunday Times politics reporter, Kgothatso Madisa.
9 Nov 2024 English South Africa Politics · News Commentary

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