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Friday, December 21, 2018

Pelonomi Venson Moitoi and Ian Khama PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

FRANCISTOWN: It is now official: President Mokgweetsi Masisi will face a test of his character following a party veteran and recently dropped senior Cabinet fellow, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s declaration to challenge him come next year.

Venson-Moitoi, formerly Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, has bravely ended recent speculation of former president Ian Khama-led group wanting to challenge Masisi, which has been building up within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ranks.

By early afternoon Wednesday, things took a dramatic turn when Venson-Moitoi was suddenly relieved of her duties following revelations that she was challenging for the presidency of the BDP.

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It's game on

FRANCISTOWN: It is now official: President Mokgweetsi Masisi will face a test of his character following a party veteran and recently dropped senior Cabinet fellow, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s declaration to challenge him come next year.

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