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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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‘Fake’ drugs: A matter of life, truth and accountability

When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...

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