Molale, Salakae make history

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 700 Views |

Molale (left) Salakae (right) charges are linked to the controversial P1.45 billion Ghanzi-New Xade road project

The political transition from Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has found an unlikely meeting point in the dock. Last Friday at the Regional Magistrate’s Court, former transport and infrastructure ministers Eric Molale and Noah Salakae appeared together on corruption charges.

Their charges are linked to the controversial P1.45 billion Ghanzi-New Xade road project.

The appearance of the two former Cabinet ministers marked a striking development in a case spanning two administrations.

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