President Ian Khama | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

[@Freeedy]

His father Sir Seretse Khama was a giant of a leader however Ian is also his own man and has shone out of rather than being always in his fathers shadow. The world needs more clear thinking and honest leaders like Mr Khama. I hope Botswana’s future leaders will continue to follow in the same non-corrupt and transparent footsteps of father & son Khama.

[@markharrisllb]

His parents were a force to be reckoned with and it shows in their son. Their love for each other and Botswana was phenomenal, governed by integrity very rare on the African continent.

[@princesibanda9594]

@Duke Wogan Muzorewa. He was a good man.

[@adelaidekgosidintsi5795]

@@princesibanda9594 k.l

[@davidasante3410]

He is an enlightenment to younger generations character-wise, and a peaceful demeanor he has! Unflinching intergrity

[@lemmysimel2707]

This man doesn't mince his words when referring to the Chinese and American policies. I also deeply appreciate how he said he'll not take his word back on Trump, we need more of such unbent African heroes.

[@adeptusanimatorum8758]

Trump said something about him or botswana?

[@jonangilawabi649]

I just love him talking....he is simple but truly awesome.God bless you sir.

[@hamiltonbrown1989]

Just going on the journey of learning about Botswana... So much to be proud of... Wow.

[@cuetoaa7074]

I just found out about this guy today. He is beyond awesome!! How come he isn't more widely recognized??

[@olufemiadegbite9579]

The western media do not major in spreading good news about the few good African leaders. His father , a great Pan-Africanist was never eulogized for his great achievements in the Republic of Botswana .

[@brilliantmanyere1230]

The best Africa has to offer sounds so simple but it's mired in honesty and totally desire to take responsibility and lead. He follows the lead of his people. Thank you so much President Khama for your contribution to the well being of Africa in general and obviously specifically Botswana.

[@mrpeter9870]

1яяя все

[@abdulazizbamba4536]

His excellence thank you for your good governance, I wish the entire African leaders take your footsteps.

[@flatoutt1]

this man and his dad sir seretse are more precious than diamonds for what they stand for, and are showing us the way forward for mankind . i just hope leaders have got enough brains and wisdom to learn from him and his ilk . he's got the runs on the board .THIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST PRECIOUS ,IMPORTANT TALK I'VE HEARD . CONGRATS FOR THE OXFORD UNION FOR HAVING ENOUGH BRAINS TO RECOGNISE HIS VALUE AND HAVE HIM ALONG . BY DOING SO ,YOU'VE HELPED THE WORLD .

[@chidoziembah446]

He has a calm demeanor, but I sense a fiery spirit

[@ralphfigaro4485]

This guy is a shinning star in Africa! Along with his father, they are just a handful of African leaders who their leaderships benefited their people

[@vivek27789]

Very frank and honest for a politician and statesman.

[@mogatsamasego]

Honest? Please ask us what this man is. Before you do, google ' Khama Mosu', 'Khama, Seleka Springs', 'Khama Kalafatis', Khama Wilderness Safaris' and 'Khama DIS'. This is one of the most evil people to ever walk the face of the earth.

[@BiggerDreamer]

He is a military man..he was a hard man....my am from a family of BDP members n know the president personally. It was much safer during his rain but he had some personal conflicts that trickled down into law which started to mess up his popularity

[@tottohtottoh6484]

@@BiggerDreamer safer for humans or wildlife?

[@BiggerDreamer]

@@tottohtottoh6484 to some degree both mostly animals ..no doubt there were issue of military corruption and abuse of power but a lot of people felt safer to walk at night. I cud go party and walk home knowing I will pass them at some point. But there were some corrupt soldiers who wud beat people and screw up the system I had an altercation before but even then I feel it was slightly safer compared to now with gun shots like the ones we heard this morning

[@analyticalmindset]

@@BiggerDreamer sometimes there's a bad apple in the bunch . Coming from Liberia , I wish we had 1/8 of your leaders steadfastness to reduced corruption and government subsidies to important industries . Of course , you arrive to do better but everyone looking at Botswana and Ghana in some ways as shining examples of what we can become potentially

[@pauleboh9479]

It was quite interesting listening to you. You are very knowledgeable and exhibited good leadership quality. Africa is proud of you. With people like you there is hope for Africa.

[@chrismolf2530]

Brilliant! An enlightened gentleman - uncompromising and brutally honest!

[@fishdawn1804]

Chris Molf I have always respected this man as a very genuine, honest and enlightened human being. I think those attributes have made him to be the favorite statesman of all times. I believe his beautiful nation of Botswana will continue to achieve much more in years and generations to come.

[@onalethatamotsatsi829]

@@fishdawn1804 Thank you Fish he is my leader and i will always respect him

[@iky4539]

Im from Botswana.... i do not concur!

[@the8thchurch461]

@@iky4539 Why do you not concur?

[@Flwr.Grdn.]

@@the8thchurch461 he arrested journalists, young people were beat up on the streets for protesting legally, silenced critics, kicked people out of the country for questioning his rule...and closely controlled state media. only those who lived under his rule for 10 years will understand. in my view he's like trump, but worse because he's managed to carefully manipulate international media, while Batswana suffer under his rule

[@nhlanhlajamesonmanyatsi6859]

Oh what a wonderful speech I ever heard. The people of Botswana are proud to have a visionary person like you. Even your quotes so inspiring,encouraging,living and proven.

[@carolhartwell9245]

His parents raised him right. I learned about his parents and his father was definitely a really handsome and mild mannered man.

[@mogatsamasego]

Actually, they didn't. He doesn't speak Setswana but is chief of a tribe with lots and lots of people who don't speak English. The mother was a bad influence on him.

[@emmanueldiseko5659]

@@mogatsamasego Thank you......raised well my foot

[@thanamesny7807]

@@mogatsamasego really? how was she a bad influence? i am just learning about the khama family and would be very interested in learning more.

[@outulesebele1282]

@mogatsamasego I want to disagree with you about him not speaking setswana. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama was our president from 2008 to 2018 and upon him stepping down as presindent of the Republic of Botswana, I was only 19 years old. So I've grown up watching and listening to our former president speak and address our people in setswana at some Kgotla meetings. I don't understand what you are talking about

[@outulesebele1282]

@Rami Sebit Well you have a point there. From what I have been told our former President Festus Mogae introduced Ian Khama to politics because there were internal issues like factions in the ruling party. Ian Khama came in and helped stabilize the situation. Well since then that's how he became an important figure to the people.

[@carsv.2501]

He needs to become the African Union leader❤️

[@bong2020able]

Yes for sure thanks 👍

[@rig.1]

bad idea🤣🤣 fellow motswana here🇧🇼

[@ginam4387]

I found this video after watching the movie United Kingdom. He is a very well prepared lider with a global vision. I was not surprised bcse his father was a visionary and very well prepared, too.

[@joelmuhizihakizimana2500]

Thank you Your Majesty General President Khama, King. To my minds Botswana democracy and natural resources’ management a Grand example for African Great Lakes Region. Asante sana from a citizen of Burundi and the United States of Africa.

[@williamuaundja4777]

Proud to be a Motswana. That was brilliant!!!!

[@sonquatsch8585]

yes it WAS! awesome leader! awesome human being! also better than obama.

[@moremogolomoremogolo5328]

I too am proud to be a Motswana.

[@judymsomi2480]

Great Leader ,I am blessed to listen to this.

[@mberekimaphosa6253]

Great articulation Mr President, much respect!!!

[@edeluzai6735]

This man is a blessing to africa, all africans should listen and learn something from him.

[@kemmy6962]

Just to lessening to you sir is mind blowing. I am a jamaican my hope is to visit Africa and if possible live there I'll definitely want to go to Botswana. You're very humble and grateful, I learned a lot thank you sir👏👏👏👏

[@indexfinisher]

So glad I have watched this Q&A and it is actually a crime that it doesn't have more views than it has. Quietly confident man with no fear (not needing to shout or wear a red beret)......openly criticise Trump, Chinese business practices and Mugabe all in 57 minutes whilst providing hope that other African countries can rise and become a economic powersE I hope Botswana can stay on the same path as the this man and the peoples vision.

[@victoriakelapile4169]

I like his bravery there he stands out.He speaks his mind,in Btswana he is fondly called SKI.a true sooldier

[@eraletsemotsomi9186]

May God bless you sir

[@jcdesanare]

Congratulations, General. Greetings from Venezuela!!!

[@kelvinbuobi1672]

Botswana deserves far more recognition 💪🏿🔥

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

I agree.

[@hsinjung5489]

This is a true leader that the world so sorely needs. Just look at him, the very definition of seriousness and gravitas, conveying confidence and trustworthiness. Put him beside the politicians in the US, or anywhere nowadays, the difference is stark. This is a ray of hope for humanity - when the world over is increasingly leaning towards corruption and tyranny, what an anomaly. And in Africa, of all places! Heaven is showing us mercy. I travelled to South Africa several times for business, before it descends into current madness. I never heard anything about the remarkable achievement of Botswana. I now so regret that I didn't take the chance to visit it. I fervently wish this great country world, especially given the turmoil surrounding it. Miracle.

[@vanessamokaedi4792]

A great leader he is, highly disciplined, with a lot of wisdom to tap in, a people's man across the country, never tribality, served all equally including the marginalized and less privileged and incorporated beautiful strategies for his leadership that were geared at upholding Botswana and Batswana's pride

[@tshwarelohosia3817]

Fantastic presentation .

[@allyaffan8885]

Congratulations to all Botswana citizens from Tanzania

[@caniceugome5521]

Very articulate, intelligent and sincere. I wish we have more of his kind who look at the West in face and speak to them point blank. He clearly understood China's subterranean foreign policy engagement with African countries and shunned them. Thumbs up President Khama.

[@joetunsein12]

Excellent. Both father and son would rank as some of the best world leaders. I hope more and more countries are led by such people.

[@somebody12-]

The only way to like any African leader apart from Khama is due to lack of knowledge of khama Father and Son. Panafricanism should be based on khama and democracy rather than marxism. Much respect Mr President, I will try my best to learn more on you and your Father

[@Ky-fm8ho]

They are a great example for us africans.

[@aobakwemhele6613]

Unlike their counterparts from the South, Botswana has good leadership. The ANC has destroyed SA, the future of SA does not look good at all.

[@patriotenfield3276]

@@aobakwemhele6613 Khama's only Mistake was to Put his faith in Mugabe.. Look what he did . He killed a Nation just because of his hate. Ian Smith was really misunderstood. Plus there were and still are other Black leaders who could have done better.

[@JustMe-uc8wj]

Great man,or should I say men,him and his father!An ideal leader of thr state as I see it! I bow myself deeply...

[@onyebuchiazubike8354]

Sir you are my mentor. I like your sustainable mindset.

[@simonnkwe6568]

A King will always be a King long live Paramount King.Remember that In God we trust.GOD WILL NEVER foresake you.

[@hurrdurr3615]

>A King will always be a King sounds like the mindest that Africa decisively DOESNT need

[@DelvinTJannie-iu3tp]

Botswana is a Republic & not a monarch

[@godiramangmotlhagodi5824]

Great speech my King. you have great leadership skills.

[@acaqcoelho]

Keep up the good work for your people.. May God Bless You.....

[@mogatsamasego]

Good work? Which one?

[@JamesWhite-fz3et]

@@mogatsamasego I am new to learning about Botswana and the Khama family. You seem to have a personal problem with the son if not also the father if you dont mind can you explain to me why. You call him a dictator but a dictator only leaves office if there is a coup. He left after after his constitutional term was over. I am not born or raised in Africa I am an African American.

[@TeezMalt]

Very interesting discussion and fluency in answering to satisfaction on the given questions. Also the openness to expression of lack of appreciation in all circumstances. We need as Batswana and Africans to make it clear to the whole world that we are not subjects to anyone's selfish interests and desires and as well as having that ambition and desire to be at the top most when it comes to trade and self development.

[@Socrates1944]

What a Refreshing President Mr. Ian Khama is to the people of Botswana as well as an great example to the corrup, inept political leaders of the world. God bless, guide and protect him and his people always!

[@richardswilsonwilson8088]

Truthfully Said Truth Be Told Brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️✋️✋️✋️✋️✋️

[@morielbelofarah]

Great Leader. Such an honor to serve Botswana Government for over 10 years now on Mission Abroad - being a Filipino. Beautiful Country & People.

[@johncarrol_6541]

He ranks in the category of Lee Kwan Yew, the first President of Singapore. The story of his father brought sadness to my heart after viewing the story of his expulsion from his country. These men are the true liberators of their countries. The key quality being integrity, loyalty and the recognition that leaders see themselves as servants of their people. Being put in charge to ensure a better standard of living. One questioner asked about his party being voted in at every election since Independence. Since Independence the generations have seen no need to replace a leadership that satisfies their needs and strives to put measures in place to reduce corruption and manipulation of the system to maintain power. A gret person. A great presentation. A great personality.

[@harryb7303]

Well said and well done

[@arshadhayat]

Like father like son. God bless Botswana

[@franciscamapitsomatsoha5732]

President Ian KHAMA, Your Speech is yet another INSPIRING SPEECH ever! This speech make me very proud as a Daughter in law of the SECHELE Ancestry. @ FMatsoha.

[@lefaaddenes7650]

Great talk Oxford, now I want to see his majesty talk at one of the universities in Botswana. God willing.

[@jerrtann]

What an impressive human being! It's reassuring to learn there are such enlightened minds across the world.

[@BALBIRSINGH-qf5ft]

Jerré Tanner of course and world is safe as long as such enlightened persons are around..

[@spinebuster9490]

He is failed president.

[@the8thchurch461]

@@spinebuster9490 Why is he a failed president? His half caucasian heritage means that he had more access to Western investors into Botswana and was more attractive to them than someone who is African and would have been regarded as tribal, hence Botswana thriving economically.

[@spinebuster9490]

@@the8thchurch461 Unemployment rose to 17 to 21 per cent during his regime. He spent more on the military acquiring weapons. He brought nothing new. Don't even get me started on the corruption allegations.

[@the8thchurch461]

@@spinebuster9490 What are the corruption allegations? This man had no reason to misbehave because he had no previous ambition for the big office and also, he is a Sovereign of his own tribe so no need to rob the country. Please! Stop with the bitterness. This man is the best thing since sliced bread and it was genius of the president at the time to ask him to join politics. Botswana was lucky to have someone trained and schooled in the best western schools and training institutions at the helm. He has a superior understanding of how the world works than your average Motswana. Be thankful. What has he done to you personally, sacked you out of your job? Typical ungrateful and bitter Motswana. Lets pray you are not racist towards this beautiful man.

[@bong2020able]

I always admired his father. Now I love the way he speaks about nations. He is a champion in leadership. He is a very brave man. He is a dedicated and very humble politician like his father. Come Africans let's all learn from Botswana 🇧🇼. God bless the people of Botswana and Africans. Him and his family are blessing to Africa.

[@emmanuelntwaetsile2460]

proud to be Motswana

[@thutoboswaacademy2923]

Same here

[@mo-jl8im]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@whitephiri839]

what an integrity leader

[@margarethnana2883]

He is nice man, i miss his leardership

[@andrewoageng384]

I really like this man👌👌

[@eddiefury1875]

If South Africa could have a leader of this calibre?

[@moreflowfalls2404]

If Africa could have leaders like him

[@floydthangwane5763]

Trust, he's a snake. His regime has been marred by corruption and abuse of power. He is not close to decent. I'm a motswana myself, watch how the new regime under President Masisi is unearthing all the crap.

[@mogatsamasego]

He's Zuma + Mugabe x 1000

[@moreflowfalls2404]

@@floydthangwane5763 Interesting point

[@christopherbeilings71]

Mbeki was the closest we had to a decent president (with exception to Mandela, he was more of a figurehead imo)

[@LEPATVuganda]

I love the criteria Botswana uses to fight corruption.

[@chikaraejiogu4651]

Great speech by the scion of one of the founding fathers of beautiful Botswana......

[@rexmonkhei4676]

Purposeful and ever focused inspirational leader. Man of the masses.

[@otksky]

Highly respect for you, mr President . I admire your father & your country . its hope for better Africa 🙏🙏🙏

[@cathymcdowell5294]

Need more people in the world like you

[@rodneydockrill604]

Very wise man and well educated very humble president

[@sistaluv1357]

I have learned so much. Wow, I would love 💕 to visit one day. God bless you

[@florencemasule8529]

"Forgot" the man is straight and truth is upon the former President of Botswana.

[@Zibonnn]

I was looking for the answer to: "How an underdeveloped country becomes developed?" Botswana popped up! Then I learned how it went from the 2nd poorest country in the world to one of the richest countries in Africa. I had no idea Botswana had such a great story! It cemented my idea that every poor country needs ONE TRUE LEADER who will start the journey to becoming a developed country. JUST ONE TRUE LEADER who will rise above their own interest and take transformational initiatives using their resources. Singapore is another great story, a story of LKY.

[@jacobjim5334]

A vibrant Leader ever found in Africa. He has set a Legacy. Wish now, other African Presidents alike and the new ones will follow his path and establish his vision. Then and only, can African can be a much better place to live. It is possible, and he has already started. Great achievement so far..

[@ronaldramalosa2231]

you are misinformed...this man was and is the worst thing to happen to our beautiful country....he never loved this country,to him it was about enriching himself and those close to him.......

[@oabonaob6954]

A typical example of a speech that is well said without walking your talk ,this man has done nothing to manifest the so said 4 Ds but rather broaght a corrupt system with no justice ,its really soud good to those who doesn't leave in BOTSWANA. JUST WALK YOUR ALK MR PRESIDENT.

[@JamesWhite-fz3et]

@@ronaldramalosa2231 I am not African and just came across the Khamas (father and son). Can you please enlighten me about your understanding of him. Another of your compatriots keeps calling him a dictator but dictators stay for life or a coup removes them. With my little bit of understanding of him and his father it seems to me that they have done well for Botswana. As for corruption I dont think their is one leader of any country that has not used their position to benefit it some shape or form (for me its a matter of the level of corruption they do or allow). Some of the anger towards him as expressed that I am reading seems to me to be about the fact that his mother was white. I am not African born nor raised I am an African American. Please enlighten me I am interested in what your disagreements with truly are about. Thanks

[@sitaye909]

@@JamesWhite-fz3et a bit late to reply, but it's just politics. I am sure there are people in the US who claim Obama was the worst of the worst. That's how politics works. They know they're exaggerating. We do have very active opposition parties which would do anything to manufacture a dictator for talking points during election debates!

[@roshangeorge2127]

Wonderful interview. Ian Khama is so articulate

[@corriecoetzee4233]

Ian is the best far better than anyone in the RSA

[@suttersson]

This is a wonderful leader! I wish just a third of African countries had such kind of leaders. What we have in most African countries are just shameful

[@joeGuizan]

Proud of Botswana and its leaders.👍👍👍

[@bongabosiki9434]

He is a refined African leader in the stature of Mandela ; Julius Nyerere and many like minded African leaders

[@thinadlamini4671]

Well spoken man.

[@sheddybhulji8196]

Fantastic man ...keep it up

[@rodneydockrill604]

Well said

[@fredaulun3548]

His voices are really clear

[@roycasey6899]

He should be elected as the leader of the African Union.

[@desmondassent7339]

This gentleman is indeed a great supporter of the common decency associated with knowing ways too create the right policies for which his level of leadership embolden him to rightful express himself with knowledge secured by integrity. Surely, he should be considered for an expansive leadership role at the Organization of Organization of African Unity. Currently, the OAU should be called the Organization of Disgrace and Criminal Misconduct. Indeed, this is an appropriate logo.

[@unaffiliatedwealth1798]

This was extremely informative. 👍🏾

[@alisonsarahcarroll6063]

I really like this man.

[@sonquatsch8585]

lets create a ian khama fan club. TOTALLY into him as well!

[@nelso53]

Continuation of a powerful legacy.

[@bojomay2952]

This guy is awesome

[@lascokwatalayapoko1623]

great my king

[@karlrensburg3472]

African leaders should take points from this sir khama. The people of Africa need accountability.

[@nimasak]

World finesse president khama,long live khama

[@mogatsamasego]

Just so you know, he kicked Indians and Chinese out of the country and denied visas to those planning to visit.

[@samwarmate9291]

mogatsamasego you are a liar,the Indians are thriving there.u must be an uneducated village urchin.

[@JamesWhite-fz3et]

@@mogatsamasego not a bad idea kicking the Chinese and Indians out of the country. China aim is to bring in its own people push corruption to make the country indebted to it and therefore take over its resouces as payment plus they bring shoddy goods and do poor work. As for the Indians per my friend (he is Indian born and raised) per him Indians are the most racist people on Earth and trust me with my friend being one of the exceptions. Indians do not mingle with blacks and dont even try to date their daughter or son.

[@siewlaitan3875]

The Lord bless U, my brother and in everything U say and do.

[@gracenow100]

YES HE IS .

[@sunkem6417]

Please do not wait for the diamond business to decline go full force into agriculture and keep the country fed.

[@grahamt5924]

Botswana needs to look after the Jewel of Africa and preserve that. It will be a cash crop.

[@movingtowardswellness6675]

Yes!

[@othatabatsetswe1243]

Informative

[@rodneydockrill604]

He speaks the truth,

[@qinisosibanda4728]

I like this man and respect him as president of Botswana.

[@morapediphuthego3299]

former President please

[@qinisosibanda4728]

@@morapediphuthego3299 yeah I know he was the president of Bastwana but I'll call him president of Botswana.

[@mooketsimooketsi6265]

I miss your leadership

[@thintalmolfraseiteo7745]

Great leader of all the time i salute

[@judymsomi2480]

I AGREE WITH YOU SIR ON CERTAIN THINGS.

[@zinccrystal3178]

O dankie Botswana will watch later,

[@thembinkosiqwabe]

Everything he said about Donald Trump, he was absolutely right. One of the best we have had in Southern Africa in our generation.

[@newindia3874]

We love this great man and his father,one of the founder of Botswana. I and my family had got golden chance to live when he ruled botswana, then he introduced 5 D of Demorcracy. He became one among world leaders. Watch his talk,how bold he is, that he mentioned not only african but also world infamous countries. Pula pula pula Ex. PEO- Business subjects Sec.dept,MOE.Botswana.

[@neomolefe8562]

No -isms in Botswana but common sense, it is a home and the citizens are family, Goverment systems are simple and effective.

[@danielkebonye]

we once had a great leader

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

At 8:10 he hits the nail squarely on the head. A very honest and decent man.

[@dingindleladddube4099]

A great man like myself. 💪🏿

[@JjJj-sd4bx]

This president is the greatest leader in africa

[@tabbzable]

P U L A 🌍⬆️