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Pitso Podcast – Episode 2 takes a deep dive into Botswana’s constitutional history and the untold stories behind its formation.

Host Tshwaraganyo Mmereki sits down with Advocate Tshiamo Rantao, Managing Partner at Rantao Attorneys and a prominent attorney in Gaborone, to unpack the Marlborough House Independence Conference minutes and their lasting impact on Botswana’s Constitution.

In this episode, we discuss:

The 1966 Independence Conference held at Marlborough House in London

How Botswana’s Constitution was drafted and who was represented

The influence of British officials versus Botswana representatives

The controversial 1987 constitutional amendment linked to Paul Rantao

Whether constitutional amendments can be used to target individuals or groups

The Mutumisi judicial appointment case and the role of historical minutes in constitutional interpretation

Why understanding the framers’ intentions matters today

The importance of public education and access to historical archives

Why Botswana should consider repatriating its constitutional records

This episode connects Botswana’s past, present, and future, asking difficult but necessary questions about law, power, and democracy.

🎙️ Using our past to understand the present — and shape the future.

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