Seretse Khama

Seretse Khama

Person

Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Sep 2026

Sir Seretse Khama was a Botswana politician who served as the country's first president from 1966 until his death in 1980. He played a pivotal role in the transformation of Botswana, leading the nation to significant economic growth and establishing a stable political democracy.

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2
across 2 shows

First heard

Sep 2026

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  1. Seretse Khama uniquely could abolish Botswana’s chiefly political power.

    “Seretse Khama as the chief of the most powerful tribe, he was the only person in Botswana who could have abolished the power of the chiefs because he was the most powerful chief.”

    Listen at 2:30:19

    Open the episode · #2549 - Jared Diamond

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Episodes

2 episodes featuring Seretse Khama, newest first

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