Ntlo ya Dikgosi

Botswana has a unicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly, but there is also a House of Chiefs known since 2005 by its Setswana name Ntlo ya Dikgosi. It has very limited powers, acting almost entirely in an advisory capacity. Currently there are four women chiefs among the 35 members, and one of them lives in nearby Ramotswa, capital of the Bamalete. I had the privilege of interviewing her today which was quite fascinating. I liked her very much. We recognized the Chief's and other offices as being just like those in Serowe, and also adjacent to the police and kgotla.