UDC stages monster rally
Monday, June 20, 2016
It was a fully packed rally at the UDC with Duma Boko’s grand entrance in his trade mark Range Rover the highlight of the occasion as he was chaperoned from his car VIP style with the help of a retired army general, Brigadier Iphemele Kgokgothwane.The BCP leadership had also come in large numbers, including president Dumelang Saleshando. Daniel Kwelagobe may not be a big player in BDP politics at the moment, but when he crossed over to greet his friends, DK stole the show as the opposition friends seemed to enjoy his company, with some even inviting him to come and take a seat at the top table.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...