Norman Seduma Moleboge

Norman Seduma Moleboge is a former commissioner of Botswana Police Service who served from 1995 to 2004. He is also a retired Commissioner of Police who has held the position of President of the Botswana Police Service Retired Members Association (BPSRMA). Quotes “I wish for the membership to take-off as soon as possible,’ " Police launches retired members association 22 November 2016 “You can sleep in, catch up on reading, pursue hobbies or fraternize more often than not with family or peers. However, once this ‘honeymoon’ period wears off, a psychological vacuum, characterized by low moods or depression, takes precedence.” “While on one hand some look forward to retirement as a time to slow down from the ‘hustle and bustle’ of work, relax and enjoy life, others envisage a busier, more exciting phase than when they were working,” “Ideally, retirements should be a time when you can just relax and not worry about the daily grind that comes with work.” “Daily routine and activities add purpose to life. If there is nothing in particular to do or look forward to on any given day, a person is more likely to feel bored and depressed than a person who lives an active meaningful life” “Look at all the aspects, beginning with what you are passionate about, such as politics, sports, finance, art or music. Many couples consult a marriage therapist to get an emotional checkup, before taking the big step. Avoid making over commitments, like physically migrating to a new location resulting in either loss of work-related identity or relationship networks. Leave room for other options such as playing golf daily, taking a dance class, learning to play the piano, writing a book, starting a new career or a long list of to-do’s. Since we do not have role models to copy cat, patience becomes a crucial asset in the retirement process.” “However, Botswana has specific retirement challenges that could exacerbate the plight of pensioners if not adequately addressed. For instance, there are generally no special considerations accorded to the elderly. Of note, public places, border posts, commercial banks or Omang registration in particular, do not have signs directing the elderly to more convenient or user friendly facilities, despite deteriorating health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or arthritis, to name a few. Instead they are compelled to stand in long queues with rowdy and inconsiderate youths. The irony is more pronounced in commercial banking halls offering expedited services like Premium, Prestige, Platinum or Excel beyond the reach of pensioners, who built these banks through their patronage over the last three, to five decades.” “None of these practices seem to fall in line with one of the Pillars of Vision 2016 of having: ‘a compassionate and caring nation’ denying retired person the dignity of living in Botswana.” Retirement challenges through the eyes of a former Police Commissioner 11 March 2013