Strange bedfellows or match made in heaven

Masisi broke a 10-year diplomatic freeze on China by travelling to the Oriental giant last year
Masisi broke a 10-year diplomatic freeze on China by travelling to the Oriental giant last year

External relations of Botswana's political parties have become a subject of intense scrutiny and debate.

With elections just around the corner, these relations have been a source of controversy, trickling down into questions of illicit financial flows, political party funding and whether any quid-pro-quo deals have been made in exchange for patronage. 

The Umbrella for Democratic Change has allegedly also had a few external relations of their own worthy of a side eye with controversial businessmen and South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA). 

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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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