Who will be VP?

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

After all 41 Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament (MPs), reportedly endorsed President Ian Khama’s choices for Speaker and Deputy Speaker yesterday morning, it is expected that today they will do the same for his preferred Vice President.

It is possible that Khama will create a dynasty by appointing his younger brother, Tshekedi Khama as the Vice President.

Another contender to the second highest post is Nonofo Molefhi who is the Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology. Even before the elections, Molefhi and the younger Khama were tipped for the second most powerful position in the land.

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Who will be VP?

After all 41 Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament (MPs), reportedly endorsed President Ian Khama’s choices for Speaker and Deputy Speaker yesterday morning, it is expected that today they will do the same for his preferred Vice President.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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