Regionalism could decide BDP Tonota primaries winner
Friday, July 23, 2010
Tonota North has been divided into three regions which are set to compete for control of the constituency. Until the passing on of the area MP, Baledzi Gaolathe, Tonota North has been regarded as a safe haven for the ruling party. This could be the reason why six candidates are vying for the party ticket.
Former BDP deputy executive secretary and ex-Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) executive director, Fidelis Molao, and his brother-in-law, businessman, Ipuseng Chikanda, find themselves battling from one corner.
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...