The naked truth about sex and politics in Botswana

Monday, November 01, 2010

Mmegi Staffer EPHRAIM KEORENG uncovers the uncomfortable story of women used as lobbying tools of power in the game of politics

"One time my husband told me he wanted to stand for council elections and I told him if he does, we would have to divorce," one woman told this reporter in confidence.

When pressed to explain her extreme ultimatum, she went on, giving an ugly picture of what obtains behind the public glare of local politics.

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