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Bulela Ditswe entry fee could hamper broke talent

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) decision to set the fees for parliamentary primary election candidates at P10, 000 and P5, 000 for council candidates has ignited an intense debate.

The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.

This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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