Batswana urged to fully utilise govt services

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SELEBI-PHIKWE- Batswana have been urged to fully utilise services provided by government such as free education and health services. The call was made by Lands and Housing Minister, Nonofo Molefhi, at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women's Wing rally last Saturday.

Molefhi pointed out that Botswana is the only country among both developing and developed nations that still provides free education up to tertiary level. He also dismissed rumours that tenders are only awarded to BDP members, saying that tenders are only awarded to suitable bidders, regardless of political party affiliations.

Molefhi urged ruling party members to vote for Mmapula Matlhole in the impending by-election so that she can continue the government's programme and services agenda.

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