Bulele ditswe - the centre cannot hold

When it was first mooted and implemented in 2003, Bulela Ditswe was seen as the best ingredient to enriching the aroma and taste of the ruling Botswana democratic Party by widening its democratic process to include just everyone who holds the BDP card. What a noble initiative on the surface.

The reality however has been a stark contrast to whatever good was imagined to be derived out of the whole Bulela Ditswe process.

And the irony of it all is that as the years go by, Bulela Ditswe troubles seem to be getting worse and worse. This year's protests, alleged vote rigging, favouritism by the President and chairman of the party in preference of their chosen candidates, are rife.

Editor's Comment
Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up