Balopi quits Cabinet, expected to resign as BDP Secretary General
Friday, December 24, 2021 | 4270 Views |
Mpho Balopi PC. THALEFANG CHARLES
This follows his immediate resignation as a cabinet minister this morning. Balopi and President Mokgweetsi Masisi have not been in good terms lately. Masisi had even informed some party elders as well as other cabinet members about the fallout.
Balopi will become just an ordinary Member of Parliament for Gaborone North.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...