Festus Mogae
Festus Mogae served as the President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 and is recognized for his impactful leadership and commitment to democracy and economic reform, guiding the nation through a period of significant growth and stability.
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Mogae was a man of high brainpower even before he became president in 1998.
Mogae: The intellectual democrat :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-05-27
Mogae was also the BDP president.
BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeral :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-05-27
He had covered presidents from Festus Mogae to Duma Boko.
Mpuse: The Godfather of photojournalism who lit the path for many :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-24
Keorapetse quoted former president Festus Mogae's statement that Batswana are known for their spirit of Botho.
OLDM GM’s charity walk towards sustainable future – Keorapetse :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-27
Festus Mogae’s defiant spending in the face of the Great Recession is noted.
Botswana Presidents in times of crisis :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-26Festus Mogae was the then-president of Botswana who declared the HIV crisis an existential threat in 2001.
Botswana was once ‘at risk of extinction’ from HIV. Now it is a world leader in eliminating the virus in children | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-08-22
Festus Mogae called on the international community for support during Botswana's severe HIV epidemic.
Heralding golden era of an AIDS free generation :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-06-30
Festus Mogae announced the introduction of non-contributory old-age pensions in his budget speech in 1996.
The perils of Botswana’s welfare state :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-13
Festus Mogae is a former president of Botswana who mentored Ndaba Gaolathe.
Ndabanomics: What the budget means for Batswana :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-24
