Botswana Elections | President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes defeat: Sophie Mokoena

[@hdmotsadi]

As a Motswana, I'm really proud that we stood together as a country and decided with immediate effect that we want change.. and this shows how tired we were, well done Batswana.. its a risk we took.. we are hoping for the best change. Our economy is already down, but we hope that we will rise to greater heights.

[@MzamoAdoons372]

You deserve many flowers🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹from SA🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Job well done, the next to follow from this side is the ANC

[@pablocharlie]

Botswana is not a banana republic like Tanzania or Nigeria, its a pro west nation with diverse cultures such as hindu/tswana/european and more its not at all a facist nation like yours 🤣🫵 🇺🇸🇧🇼🇿🇦🇮🇱

[@mphomkhalipi6537]

@hdmotsadi - Your problems were with Masisi not the BDP . If Ian Khama had contested this election the coalition would have not won. He’s promised to close down the American airbase yet keep the HIV & AIDs funded programs which have saved millions of lives. The Americans are have a lease which would sustain the Batswana long term ahead. This coalition is now going to surrender the country to the Chinese communist party corruption

[@michellelewis1090]

If the people were unhappy any risk was worth taking, it cannot be worse, if you all stand together.

[@karimmoorad9649]

Its giving Botswana. That is my new line from onwards for anything that is giving peace.❤ 🇧🇼 🇧🇼 🇧🇼 Well done Masisi and Boko for showing the world what a true democracy is.

[@neddykmachona4196]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dotmarceo]

Here come the Western capitalists to take over everything. Mark my words. People will be no better off. Maybe worse! This is the honeymoon period.

[@dotmarceo]

KZbin deleted my reply. Manipulated democracy is not for the better.

[@tsitsimupapuri7713]

i salute you mr Masisi , you are a gentleman. The people's voice must always be respected.

[@kabzaify]

He had no choice, this is Botswana

[@dotmarceo]

Here come the Western capitalists to take over everything. Mark my words. People will be no better off. Maybe worse! This is the honeymoon period.

[@TKbhu]

This could never be Zimbabwe,well done Botswana and well done Mr President for gracefully accepting defeat

[@scaiboson202]

Never say never..the youth will do it just like ours did..rise mother Africa rise

[@RayOfLetsatsi]

​@scaiboson202 It's over for Zimbabwe unfortunately even the youth aren't prepared to die for their country.

[@scaiboson202]

@@RayOfLetsatsi you'll be amazed...one of the diaspora will come back and revolutionise the movement...just wait

[@scaiboson202]

@@RayOfLetsatsi wait and see...one of the diaspora will come back and revolutionise the movement

[@scaiboson202]

@@RayOfLetsatsi and it also start with an individual...fight for survival and their offsprings

[@VMpurwana]

Now thats a state man, graciously conceding defeat. Proudly African

[@dotmarceo]

Botswanan independence has been defeated.

[@mbuyaThembinaAkui3376]

I Salute the out going President. You are a true Comrade, you love your country

[@hebearsmeoneagleswings2248]

​@dotmarceo you are just so bitter

[@Frank-Talk]

@@dotmarceoRubbish

[@williammakaka6020]

No matter the length of time, nothing last forever. Even if given a billion years to live one day then time will come when the end takes over. Well done to Botswana and the current President, for being so graceful in defeat. He leaves a hero.

[@dotmarceo]

Do you think the people will benefit?

[@pinard4507]

This is why this country is so a big success. This leaders listen to the voters. May the new country be blessed and may things just go better.❤

[@dephenleast2395]

Amen

[@pablocharlie]

Botswana is not a banana republic like Tanzania or Nigeria, its a pro west nation with diverse cultures such as hindu/tswana/european and more its not at all a facist nation like yours 🤣🫵 🇺🇸🇧🇼🇿🇦🇮🇱

[@dotmarceo]

But who do the voters listen to?

[@Frank-Talk]

@@dotmarceowtf are you on about??? BDP is out and you need to come to terms with it!! Batswana have spoken and there’s nothing you can do about it!!

[@cantau5410]

Respect to the former president for how he has handled this defeat. Botswana is a shining example of democracy. for the people by the people. all the best to the new president.

[@dotmarceo]

Here come the Western capitalists to take over everything. Mark my words. People will be no better off. Maybe worse! This is the honeymoon period.

[@Disebo-v]

Botswana they respect law and order they're not greedy

[@thutotlhobogang9234]

This is no Humiliation. This is the democratic system set up by founders of BDP at play. If anything, the President Masis only failed to articulate his achievements or account for the alledged corruption and waste of resources. That's why Batswana were voting the BDP out. President Masisi wasn't that bad of a president compared to his predecessors, but times change, and so goes the people. Peace

[@MoNotSalah]

Well articulated monna Papi

[@TlotloMolefe-i9r]

Masisi is the worst president we ever had

[@jennifertebomosiane9596]

Yes he was that bad. Smh. Some of you like to talk like you're writing an obituary. He is still alive, tell the truth. He was terrible. Poverty increased under his watch. Hunger increased under his watch, especially with his vegetable ban. Health facilities have no medicine and even cards. The economy collapsed. Corruption is now endemic. He has interfered with the judiciary .

[@Ttbaebae]

Presidents 1,2,3 in my opinion propagated the country forward. They had the people in their hearts during their terms. Admittedly for them, they operated during a time when the BDP paternalism was widely accepted by the majority, and economic growth faced less challenges such as the pandemic and decreased demand for diamonds. Although I can imagine Number 1 had a massive challenge mapping a foundation for the country. But he laid it, and had close to marvellous execution. Number 4 acted like a paternalistic dictator who believed his lineage as a tribal chief and the son of the first president afforded him ownership of the country. Literally this man was handed all his “achievements” chieftaincy, bdp leadership, the bdf lieutenant general and the subsequent commander in chief as the president. He behaved like a toddler who threw tantrums when things didn’t go his way, and made a circus following his departure from the presidency. Number 5 is an intelligent, personable man with wit. He had his successes, and his failures. However his tenure was clouded by many dubious actions that I hope the government elect will form a corruption commission to investigate him, and number 4, as well as prominent members of their cabinets. Number 5 got drunk on power, forgot the person he sold to Batswana as he was campaigning, and became way too arrogant. Number 6, he is book smart. Let’s hope he has emotional intelligence. He seems to have grown as a man compared to his previous self last elections. Let’s hope he surrounds himself with more thoughtful people like his VP who are wise to advise him. Wish us well world 🇧🇼

[@ericmolokela398]

​@@jennifertebomosiane95960:21 he was teaching batswana to do it themselves and stop depending on poison from nextdoor.. self feeding ideas when you love your children.

[@joechin636]

This is not humiliation, its democracy!.well done South Africa and Botswana,.. Zanu pf will never let go its grip on power!

[@melaninbotswana2474]

I don't care what happens to Zim and ZANU PF but I don't want to deal with Zimbabweans in my country

[@kagomonyadzwe2122]

There's an opportunity for Zim as well

[@edwinmutyaso4988]

Well done people of Botswana

[@dotmarceo]

This is the honeymoon period.

[@RayOfLetsatsi]

So inspiring. South Africa we have taken ANC to 40%. Let's put the final nail in the coffin in 2029.

[@refilwemakale3375]

Way to go

[@yoliswambuthuma-ee8do]

😂😂😂 yes

[@eleanormaxwell721]

Well done my birth place that I still visit as often as I can. Well done to South Africa as well. This continent can and will have a bright future. Now SADAC as a group need to sort out the problem child, Zimbabwe

[@mpram5522]

@@eleanormaxwell721 did SaDAC sort out SA and Botswana?

[@EvahMarumoBw]

It's not humiliation It's democracy at play Madam

[@believemoyo1010]

very true the lady is biased. democracy at play here

[@keaneilweralekgobo9545]

@@believemoyo1010

[@keaneilweralekgobo9545]

Biasness ruins the lady’s statement

[@dotmarceo]

It's foreign interference. Here come the Westen capitalists to take over everything. Mark my words. People will be no better off. Maybe worse! This is the honeymoon period.

[@dotmarceo]

KZbin deletes my reply. Independence is gone. The fight is lost.

[@alexndiaye1490]

Proud of Botswana he showing democracy❤❤. from Senegal🎉

[@ryanndlovu-r8p]

I wish we could end the rule of the ANC in our country immediately. Congratulations to the Botswana.

[@alfredkingstone5581]

Democracy is all Zimbabweans prayer. Well done man of the moment Masisi on showing world how sweet is Democracy. Many investors like that. ZIMBABWE will never ever have investors under Zanu pf because they don't respect ppl wishes

[@stephenmatutu8796]

Democracy at play thank you President Masisi

[@THESUPERNATURALMEDIA]

Respect to President Masisi

[@LetsMakeAfricaGreat]

For loosing humbly

[@richardnganya2311]

For loving his nation

[@molgao233]

BOTSWANA GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS As of 01-11-2024, 1315hrs(CAT) UDC - 32 BCP - 14 BPF - 5 BDP - 4 UDC secured the minimum 31 seats in parliament needed to have majority.

[@pamelatjirare1031]

I salute you Mr Masisi for accepting the loss. You might be elected again in the future

[@bensonblessedlesedi4036]

😢😢this is my country. My president. I salute you Sir and I welcome you Mr new President Duma Boko.

[@jeanflaguerre]

Respect to the former president Massisi

[@mtetelelimrwetyana2002]

Well done Batswana people for removing liberation movement, even Zimbabwe will follow, SA has already rejected ANC

[@musandasikhwivhilu]

The ANC is the leading party in South Africa. ANC leads!!

[@mtetelelimrwetyana2002]

@musandasikhwivhilu Hahaha, backdoor

[@AmkeloMadonsela]

Forget not in Zimbabwe ZN P will kill the people if not win

[@TsekoMofokeng-v2o]

ANC is a tired horse. These days,it's leadership is recruiting more criminals and visiting grave yards.

[@kseb1299]

I was in Botswana this year March and the issue of allowing Zimbabweans to enter Botswana without Passport was the issue that Batswana were not happy about and also Masisi arrogance........

[@kabelomolisana8580]

U mst be a southafrican citizen. Easy to tell, with ur xenophobic posture. What these three countries have done is a forward thinking. Africa is one,lest u forget.

[@Qkat11o]

Look at his demeanor. He lost when kharma elected him. Make Chinese, pay income taxes on their shops. They are, milking, Botswana. Deal with Zim. Illegal immigration. Deal with rwamaphosa, too. He is becoming a stubborn man in SADC, BRICS, UN

[@Ttbaebae]

There are Batswana criminals, but the crime rate due to Zimbabweans has skyrocketed. And they enter our country freely, illegally like they’re in their own country. I empathise with their situation back home, and they form an important part of the economy in the unskilled labour sector. However a lot of them are wreaking havoc with petty and serious crimes. This lady’s words describing them as brazen are very true.

[@thabisankomo7597]

South Africans are obsessed with Zimbabweans,every day Zim this n that blah blah blah.

[@RayOfLetsatsi]

​@thabisankomo7597 We are obsessed because you guys are here in millions. We gain nothing while you suck us dry. Go home and we'll stop being obsessed😁

[@tsitsimupapuri7713]

congratulations Botswana. Thank u for removing this so called Revolutionary party. These revolutionary parties are a real problem in Africa.

[@nellydee3065]

You can say that again dear

[@gedionndumeya3810]

Sophie: the father of Ian khama is Seretse khama

[@kudathesecond_II]

Kudos to Sophi Mokoena for calling out Zanu pf.

[@kalomboC]

Independence parties are still in control in the majority of SADC countries: 1. ANC (though slightly deminished) in South Africa. 2. Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe. 3. SWAPO in Namibia. 4. FRELIMO in Mozambique. 5. MPLA in Angola. 6. CCP in Tanzania Zambia, Malawi, the DRC and now Botswana are the exception to the rule. Perhaps the tide will start to change. At the very least the incumbent Independence Movement parties will be forced to wake up and become more effective in governance, less entitled and less corrupt

[@soko4329]

You must stop whatever you smoke

[@soko4329]

You must be a comedian

[@kalomboC]

@@soko4329 you're clearly incapable of intellectual thought

[@emmanuelmunemo1705]

Mr Masisi is a true statesman

[@mmusimatshidiso3850]

We are a DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY,.. It's that simple, may the Most High continue guiding our leaders... 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼... Pula...

[@martian503]

Thanks for keeping us on the loop! Until next time...

[@DerrickMuponda]

Sophie Mokwena you are number one keep it up

[@laughzone216]

Very mature politics

[@starsheya9771]

If only Namibians can decide as such on the 27th. Congratulations are in order for Duma Boko.

[@bofelomooketsi5077]

Mokoena is so clueless about Botswana but she's always speaking about Botswana

[@bonoloschultetobrinke6584]

She is taking sides because she's been interviewing one person Carte blanche journalist once gave a fair interview with Khama

[@AnnaBanda-m7i]

Sophie you are a brave cadre you don't hide the truth ,thank you for your strong message ❤

[@richmutsena9709]

My best jounalist Sophie Mokoena speaking without fealr all favour .congratulations 🎉 Madam Sophie for being the best Jounalist on this world 🌎 congratulations 🎊 👏

[@rodneymatemadombo]

Thank you Sophie for nailing it that Zanu pf is causing havok in the region

[@floatpoint1050]

ANC 30 years, BDP 60 years. Change is on the horizon

[@sabathaboyana9742]

Zimbabwe and Mozambique could never...other liberation movements accept defeat. Big ups to comrades of BDP🤝

[@molgao233]

2:16... With all due respect, please get the facts correct. The founder of the BDP and 1st president of Botswana is Sir Seretse Khama.

[@lastpreacher9093]

ANC of South Africa is going to go the same way in the next election.

[@TsekoMofokeng-v2o]

ANC is finished

[@lastpreacher9093]

@ Not yet. But if it ceases to exist, that would be a plus for South Africa.

[@PatricMilazi]

At least now you gonna have a enough time to fight with your friend khama

[@malificentwing95]

😂😂😂😂

[@PatricMilazi]

It's like that you can't be a player and the referee at the same time

[@kgosijapie5859]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FrancisSithole-j4h]

zanu pf of Zimbabwe is the only stumbling block in the region

[@leochako527]

True speaking sosi Zimbabwe President he is a problem he is dividing other countries

[@josebilla3613]

He has interfered in rigging Mozambique elections

[@oscarmarange-tw6rs]

Today Sophie u roasted zanupf and mnangwagwa

[@IvyMpofu-l2f]

I like the way Masisi is accepting the outcome where are ZANU pf ?why don’t you learn from your neighbours?

[@richardnganya2311]

Lest you forget CCM in Tanzania

[@peterrichard9769]

Powerful Well renowned Sofi Mokoena, hands up for reporting such deep truthfulness

[@bonnieratsoma1135]

😂😂😂

[@mondliedwin4857]

ANC take note

[@kudakwashekanyondo]

Well-done madam 🎉you say it exactly thank you for your explanation 🎉🎉🎉

[@60s_Chapter]

Sorry mam, it is Sir Seretse Khama, father of the Dictator Ian Khama . This is real democracy.

[@primitiveafrican3356]

Dictator? 😂

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

That dictator would've refused to leave power.

[@teekayskay]

That dictator thought he was leaving a puppet in power, but got played. If it was him who lost he wouldnt have conceded

[@jennifertebomosiane9596]

Khama has never been a dictator. You reveal your lack of intellect with this claim.

[@jennifertebomosiane9596]

​@@teekayskayyou drank the cool aide. Smh. What an embarrassment.

[@domingosmpinga5189]

I salute you Mr. Madison. What has happened in Botswana might serve as an example and a message to ZANU PF and FRELIMO here at home that times have changed. As for Mnangagwa this is a clear message that it is not Zambia that is isolating him but his waywardness.

[@kelvinmushima2095]

Such a matured democracy

[@Daniel-ut9kb]

Big up Sophie...... from Zimbabwe

[@MasanguPhiri]

Real african hero, we salute you

[@StarBreak2]

Please president Boko dont forget the people of Zimbabwe we really need your help we tried countless times to get rid of Zanu pf but we are on our own

[@lovedlover2667]

Cowards how u expect others to solve your problems when they hv thier own problems to deal with kmt tsek

[@sebolai-dd4wo]

you need to HELP YOURSELVES...no one s coming to save you....whats wrong with you guys...

[@ericmolokela398]

@@StarBreak2 how r u going to contribute in bringing change in your country while you are all over polluting other people's territories with shacks and cheap labor. You r a nuisance to SA and BW

[@onalennalawrenceramaswe8804]

We did it ourselfs!we did not go out to cry for help,ur liberation is ur responsibility Mukoma

[@sanelekhulaphi1007]

Ian Khama has been working hard to prove a point to Masisi..

[@MorwesiMokibe-rf2vv]

He wasn't only doing that but he fought for our liberation as a nation. He worked hard since 2019 mobilising opposition parties being the ruling UDC and his party the BPF

[@justicenhidza6489]

Thank you Sophie you are the best journalist in the region

[@ASHABASSEY]

Now we know that Botswana is in a safe spot ,Batswana are true ,we now sets example to other counties .But my question is will P10 change to the new president, the time has come.

[@biancakedikaetswe8060]

yes it definitely will

[@MorwesiMokibe-rf2vv]

Yes

[@kgosijapie5859]

Of course

[@HenicElectricals-m9i]

The spirit of African is awake and all the corrupt soul will be parish

[@richardnganya2311]

A true statesman who sees all people of Botswana deserves to lead ! This is the lesson to Tanzania and Namibia and Mozambique elections !!

[@TamariMazara]

You really Love Botswana thank you for accepting defeat

[@peterrichard9769]

Proudly Botswana, and its a pity in Zimbabwe corrupt zanus

[@simonsediti7317]

We made history as Batswana...

[@InnoJ-u8j]

This is the best result and I congratulate former President Masisi for conceding defeat and allowing the winner to take over unlike Zanu-PF who resorts to violence and refuse to accept defeat.Indeed Botswana is Democratic 👏👏👏👏🤝

[@FreddieChigodora-e2c]

Botswana jhas done it in very peaceful mannrer. The outgoing President has shown admirable maturity by bowing out without any disapproval.Botswana is very unique in its approach to tolerant politics 12:42

[@tumelopitso4866]

Mme Sophie 😃 🇧🇼 you and all other South Africans are most welcome to visit us up North ❤ Thank you for your presentations over the GE. PULA 🇿🇦

[@nellydee3065]

But it is only today after the results are known 🙈why they never kept following since the elections started?

[@thatolamebanda1085]

My Botswana 🇧🇼,My Pride!!! The people have spoken.... Congratulations 🎉 to Our New President His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko!! Viva UDC, Viva!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@MmaoshadiPhofedi]

You unpacked it so well🎉we were not happy at the direction the country was taking...angry about Zim interference in our election..we stood together for change..

[@ricardosabubi6430]

It is not defeat, it is democracy. We cant belittle the former president he did his part and it was time to give others a chance.

[@mpunduwillzy6033]

Masisi you are the greatest son of the soil!its not easy to concede defeat!well done! And a big congratulations to the winners!

[@buhletshuma4755]

Well done, Botswana . 👏👏

[@mariettajanssen815]

Am here in Botswana and the extend of loss is appaunling for lack of a better word 😮

[@blessedsitsha2732]

ANC is next to lose which will be key in Zim

[@MrManinhou]

Mozambique the government of Frelimo lost election, till now refusing . Those excuse for liberation doesn't make since, those criminals didn't liberat a country alone and was not for use resources for their own,

[@studioorigami7463]

Talking about Botswana. And you can't invite a Botswana guest. The BDP is not a liberation movement, Botswana was never colonized, the country was under a British Protection which they as a country asked for this British protection and when they wanted self rule it was granted without any hindrance. With due respect this person doesn't know much about Botswana. Change because Batswana wanted change not because of Ian Khama.

[@jennifertebomosiane9596]

You are embarrassing yourself. BDP is definitely a liberation movement. Going to war or armed struggle is not the only measure of liberation. Smh.

[@revothomas9343]

This lady always defended Khama in her reports, but see everything wrong with Zuma. It's because the tactics are the same.Zuma is vilified by ANC/SABC while Khama is protected. May be its capitalism.

[@Ttbaebae]

@@studioorigami7463 potato potato. Different name, same outcome. We still had to seek independence. We were colonised voluntarily as a strategy required for survival. And they just called it a protectorate. They still told us what to do. We were not afforded independent decision making until independence.

[@kabzaify]

We never asked for protection, the British declared it

[@neinei697]

​@@kabzaifyactually we did

[@ProsperProfessorMabureki]

The change is taking its stands in southern africa.

[@khosinimsebele7835]

True we are from apartheid and colonialism, now we are in the dispensation of the liberation movements a time of serious dictatorship. The last dispensation is one of the freedom of Africa from Cape to Cairo.

[@AnnaBanda-m7i]

Mr Masisi a man of integrity well done politically mature

[@AlexMudi-m5z]

I salute this lady she say the truth as it is

[@marcopeel]

Why are they forgetting Mauritius?

[@judithgababotswe6410]

Thanks Sophie

[@wernerschneider4460]

Seems that the support by the autocratic rulers in Zimbabwe was the final nail in the coffin for the BDP.

[@honordiamond2548]

Sir Seretse Khama please Ms Mokwena!

[@jacksonnthokwa2614]

Zimbabwe is our thorn on the small toe.

[@gonetiroyamodimo9486]

Things will never be as there were❤

[@Moyopheus]

How does Sophie , the international editor not know Seretse Khama? 😂😂😂😂hayi

[@richardnganya2311]

History is far from her

[@francismuiruri6264]

In Kenya also when the time comes our president should follow the Botswana president way coz we are going to show him fire

[@amosmasithe9041]

Leadership is not easy people. Duma Boko has a great work to do , patience for his leadership is needed. All that he has promised will not be easy to achieve.

[@fragileodumetse]

Thank you 🙏

[@JimyJones-uj1oc]

The founding father's name is " SIR SERETSE KHAMA"😂😂

[@DikakanyoGoweditswe]

Le kamoso Kgabo, we will always remember you for the pretty roads which makes Gaborone more attractive. We hope chemachema continues.

[@bonoloschultetobrinke6584]

Khama's adamant supporter journalist 😢

[@WameKgomotso-pv2le]

I wish you were here. Feel what we feel HERE

[@anthonykamau7967]

The President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi conceding defeat is a great show of maturing democracy in this south african nation. Kudos the people of Botswana!

[@nithamlambo2438]

Well analyzed Madam. That's exactly what transpires here in BW. Complacency of the gov led to arrogance 😢

[@JimyJones-uj1oc]

The mistake he did ,Masisi ,was to start fighting Iaan Khama😢

[@sebolai-dd4wo]

Masisi won his 1st term in 2019 simply because he threw khama under the bus....People were angry at khama...thats a huge part of the reason why many people voted for masisi and rejected the opposition in 2019.......do your research....We removed masisi because he wasting our resources and because he was a bad leader ....khamas party in this election got only 6 seats...

[@JimyJones-uj1oc]

One seat? This is totally a shame. Masisi messed when he started fighting his predecessor Khama😢