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Opposition must put its house in order

With the 2024 polls about a year away, upheaval seems to be a permanent feature on the local political landscape, wreaking havoc especially in the opposition bloc.

It seems no party is spared as political parties continue to be torn apart by internal strive just under the noses of voters.

It all started with one of the most promising coalition of parties, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) partner, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), dissenting with the parent party raising all sorts of trepidations against the UDC leader Duma Boko and condemning him for undemocratic tendencies especially unilateralism.

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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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