Whither the UDC project

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The launching of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) about five years ago was greeted with a great deal of excitement and expectant enthusiasm among the masses of our people.

For once the combined opposition forces provided a strong and viable alternative to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) misrule. These raised hopes and expectations seemed to be confirmed by the UDC’s impressive electoral performance during the 2014 elections.

Today however there seems to be increasing doubt, disillusionment and disappointment among sections of the public about the UDC’s political viability and electoral prospects on account of the crisis which has engulfed one of the UDC’s constituent parties, the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and the allegedly inept and incompetent manner in which the UDC leadership handled the crisis. The UDC leader comrade Boko has come under heavy criticism for not having shown strong and decisive leadership in dealing with the BMD crisis.  Those who put forward such a view do not state clearly what it is that comrade Boko should have done to resolve the crisis.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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