David Magang
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David N. Magang (born 1938) is a Botswana lawyer, businessman and politician. Trained at the University of London, he was the first Botswana native to open a private law practice in the nation.[1] A member of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party Magang was Member of Parliament for Kweneng East/Lentsweletau Constituency from 1979 to 2002.
David N. Magang | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1938 (age 87–88) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Profession | lawyer, businessman and politician. |
Magang was also Governor of the African Development Bank from 1989 to 1992. After leaving government Magang became a successful property developer, creating the upper class Gaborone suburb of Phakalane.[2] He wrote a successful and controversial 2008 autobiography The Magic of Perseverance.[3][4][5]
In 2012, American journalist, Peter Musurlian of Globalist Films, completed an Emmy-winning documentary on Botswana, which he shot in December 2002.[citation needed] David Magang was instrumental in many of the shoots in Botswana and he was featured throughout the film, which aired in Burbank, California and is available on YouTube.[citation needed]
Rankings
He held a number of high-ranking ministry portfolios under presidents Quett Masire and Festus Mogae, including Minister of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs (1994–97) and Minister of Works, Transport & Communications (1992–94, 1998–2001).[citation needed]
Education
Trained at the University of London.[citation needed]
Family life
David Magang married his wife,Dorcas in 20 December 1969 and together have three children,two sons and one daughter.The First born being Lesang,then Thola and lastly Bonang.[6]
Achievements
After leaving government Magang became a successful property developer, creating the upper class Gaborone suburb of Phakalane.[citation needed] He wrote a successful and controversial 2008 autobiography The Magic of Perseverance.[citation needed]
