Legislators welcome virtual Parliament

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) and political analysts have welcomed the move saying it will cut costs and help in the fight to control the potential spread of the virus.

Despite the positive observations, some are against the new move as they say it needs strong internet connectivity. Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) parliamentary chief whip, Liakiat Kablay says with soaring numbers of COVID-19 government has no choice but go virtual.