Tebogo Masire

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Tebogo Masire is the former deputy commander[1][2] and current commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). He assumed the post on November 1, 2006, succeeding Lt. Gen. Louis Matshwenyego Fisher.[3]

Under his command, in March 2007, the BDF began recruiting females into military service,[4][5] though Masire has emphasised that female recruits will not receive special treatment.[6]


Preceded by
Louis Matshwenyego Fisher		 Commander of the Botswana Defence Force
November 1, 2006 — present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent

[edit] References

  1. ^ "SADC Peacekeeping Cooperation Urged", Xinhua News Agency, 2000-09-05. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 
  2. ^ "BDF chief criticises men for being obstacles", Botswana Press Agency, The Government of Botswana, 2004-04-14. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 
  3. ^ "Masire appointed BDF commander", Mmegi, 2006-10-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 
  4. ^ "BOTSWANA: Army rolls out carpet for women", Reuters AlertNet, 2006-11-22. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 
  5. ^ "Child diarrhoea mars 2006", Botswana Press Agency, The Government of Botswana, 2006-12-28. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 
  6. ^ Piet, Bame. "No special treatment for female soldiers - Masire", Mmegi, 2006-11-07. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. 


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