Discords likely to cost BDP, UDC

BMD members fighting in Bobonong PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
BMD members fighting in Bobonong PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Major players going into this year's general elections, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) have had a shaky start to their campaigns mainly due to internal squabbles.

While the UDC managed to resolve its woes, for the BDP, the thorn in the flesh remains Ian Khama and his breakaway party the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

Since the 2014 general elections these two parties have never had a break, as cracks started to show in each party.

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Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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