Whoever gets to the BCP first will win next election

Friday, October 31, 2014

Batswana have returned the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to government – and they have done it grudgingly. They have given it only 46.5 percent of the popular vote.

However, thanks to Botswana’s first-past-the-pole electoral system, Domi is back in power, having captured 37 of the 57 constituencies.

“This is a clear indication the BDP is on the verge of losing power. Batswana are shifting their allegiance, and the BDP was only saved by the fact the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) was not part of the Umbrella,” says political analyst and UB don, Zibani Maundeni.

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Whoever gets to the BCP first will win next election

Batswana have returned the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to government – and they have done it grudgingly. They have given it only 46.5 percent of the popular vote.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply