Khama spot-on: Opposition

OPPOSITION parties have welcomed the move by Botswana President Ian Khama to break ranks with most African leaders in publicly calling on President Robert Mugabe to retire.

Known for his forthrightness, Khama this week called on Zimbabwe’s 92-year-old leader to allow for leadership renewal in the country.

While the ruling party scoffed at Khama’s suggestion and Mugabe’s administration remained tight-lipped, opposition parties roundly sang the Botswana leader’s praises yesterday.

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