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born 1947 Botswana
Margaret Nnananyana Nasha (born 6 August 1947) is a Botswana politician who served as the Speaker of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2014 and she was the first woman to hold this position. Nasha worked as a journalist and civil servant before entering politics, and also served a term as Botswana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
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Further the development of Botswana along moral and ethical lines.
Women have the power in politics because they have the numbers.
I commend the teaching of these virtues, "because they ensure that our nation's development is based upon a moral, ethical, and tolerant foundation.
The oneness of humanity, the equality of boys and girls in the eyes of God, and the need for honesty and kindliness in their dealings with other people.
Four women against 58 men is indeed an unfortunate reversal of the gains we made in women’s representation in politics and gender equality generally.
The constitution of Botswana gives too much power to the President and we are the only country in the region, which is still stuck to this. The President appoints, fires, promotes and demotes army personnel.
I think I have what it takes to be the next Speaker of the House.
Democracy to me means government of the people, by the people and not government of the people, by men. Democracy by nature should be inclusive, with proportionate representation of most, if not all sections of the population of a country.
Should let politicians be politicians and not demand hard evidence on every allegation made
There’s no doubt that the system is effective in those countries
Why can't you speak and be heard?
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