Candidates bear the high cost of democracy

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FRANCISTOWN: As the October general elections fast approach parliamentary candidates are digging deeper to cover the ever-growing costs of campaigns.

While the ruling party candidates do have to bear some cost, it is those from the opposition ranks who have to carry the heavy cost of democracy.

Candidates in Tonota South constituency are in agreement about the fact that the cost of a campaign is no child’s play. 

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