Traditional leaders from across the country have come out with guns blazing criticising Government on numerous issues that affect bogosi institution and demanding the establishment of a separate ministry for Bogosi and Traditional Affairs. Dikgosi, who were venting out their frustrations at a Bogosi Pitso held under the theme Bogosi: Reya Kae? in Gaborone on Tuesday, accused government lack of support and recognition in the modern Botswana democracy setup. The two day Bogosi Pitso organized by the Department of Tribal Administration is a platform where Dikgosi introspect on a wide range of issues affecting their conditions of service such as welfare, relations between government and bogosi, and to address challenges facing the institution. During the Pitso Dikgosi bemoaned the way in which Bogosi has been losing its integrity and relevance in recent times due to the unpalatable treatment and recognition signs from the Government especially through the mother- ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Dikgosi noted that the Ministry has removed authority from them and moved it to Councils and District Commissioners who often act as the custodians of the Tribal Administration with Kgosi or Kgosana being less involved. Kgosi Christopher Masunga who also serves as the President of…