UDC parties discuss by-elections
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Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) constituent members are struggling to reach an agreement over the allocation of wards for the imminent ward by-elections across the country.
Despite a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) and Alliance for Progressives (AP) are said to be active, but the nitty-gritties are far from being settled.
The eight bye-elections will be a precursor of a somewhat delayed finalisation of the brittle MoU. The three parties want to draw a plan on how and who will contest in each of the available wards.
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Chaos that erupted during the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) meeting this past week have cast doubt on the much touted African unity, further undermining the viability of the institution’s (PAP) future as colonial legacy looms large.
On the 10th of April 2021, the Botswana Congress Party Central Committee convened a virtual meeting to receive reports on the party program from the National Executive Committee. This was a routine meeting of the central committee at which the state of the organization is reviewed by its leadership and decisions made on the future of the party.
Given some developments within our national political landscape, there are speculations that have been made regarding the future of the Botswana Congress Party in the opposition coalition. The speculations suggest, among other things, that the BCP is planning to exit the Umbrella for Democratic Change and will contest the 2024 general elections as a stand-alone party. We wish to report on the outcome of the central committee to avoid unnecessary speculation.
WALK THE TALK – Minister Matsheka told
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Lawmakers subjected Minister of Finance & Economic Development, Dr Thapelo Matsheka to scrutiny on Tuesday as a plethora of changes take effect this April.
The Lobatse lawmaker – who is in charge of the public purse was grilled by Members of Parliament for not walking the talk when it comes to managing public finances and keeping the promises he made about a year ago.
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Lawmakers subjected Minister of Finance & Economic Development, Dr Thapelo Matsheka to scrutiny on Tuesday as a plethora of changes take effect this April.