BDP candidates fancy their chances in next primaries

BDP members
BDP members

As the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) goes into its second stanza of primaries next week, Mmegi Staffers RYDER GABATHUSE & CHAKALISA DUBE sample the chances of possible winners of the party tickets in the 38 constituencies ahead of the 2019 general elections

Bobonong

Minister Shaw Kgathi will face off with mining consultant and former Debswana engineer, Francisco Kgoboko. A ‘well resourced’ Kgoboko is said to have started his journey in the constituency since 2015 and has reportedly made major in-roads. 

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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