The dissenting voices of BDP legislators

Friday, December 16, 2016

Outburst: MP Billy is finally talking in Parliament

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) legislators are known for their tradition of not critiquing their leader President Ian Khama and the party in the public domain.

In public, BDP MPs have adopted a style of self-censorship and never speak against Khama. Most BDP debates are held in house and what comes into public is usually an agreement that has been reached during caucuses.

Francistown West legislator Ignatius Moswaane and Nata/Gweta Member of Parliament (MP) Polson Majaga form part of the few MPs who have always gone against the party tradition.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The Metropolitan Chess Championship got underway at the President Hotel on Thursday. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Stage set for Metropolitan chess championship

Calistus Kolantsho | 9 h ago

Coal output drops

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 h ago

Soldier faces charge for cop's murder

Larona Makhaiza | 12 h ago

Batswana join global search for HIV cure

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 Apr 2024

Win propels Galaxy five points clear

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Mobile money reaches P26bn

Mbongeni Mguni | 1d ago

BAC forges path in Data Intelligence

Phatsimo Kapeng | 1d ago

ODC gives BNOC P500,000 for Olympics

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

The Monitor Editor | 15 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More