08/05/2026
Lyra Botswana joins our nation in mourning the passing of the third President of Botswana, His Excellency Dr. Festus Gontebanye Mogae.
He will be fondly remembered for steering Botswana’s economy through a strong period of fiscal discipline, taking an unusually direct and early stance against HIV/AIDS, and maintaining Botswana’s reputation for democratic stability and peaceful transitions of power.
At Lyra Botswana, we especially honour his courageous leadership in championing health, wellbeing, and human dignity during one of the most difficult public health crises of our time. His efforts to confront HIV/AIDS openly helped challenge stigma, encourage compassion, and promote a culture of inclusion, care, and collective responsibility across Botswana.
President Mogae understood that national progress is deeply connected to the wellbeing of people — physically, mentally, socially, and economically. His legacy continues to inspire conversations around wellness, resilience, empathy, and people-centred leadership.
May he rest in peace. Robala ka kagiso, Rre Mogae. 🕊️🤍🇧🇼