BDP could hold Gaborone primaries in 2016

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

BDP members during the 36th national congress in Mmadinare PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

The Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) Gaborone Region could hold primaries for the 2019 general elections as early as next year, should a proposal to this effect go through at a special congress planned for November 28.

The early primaries are part of a slew of schemes the ruling party is employing in an effort to seize power in the capital city’s five constituencies, which have been in the opposition’s hands since the 1990s.

Yesterday, Mmegi learnt that the early primaries were among ideas emerging from the weekend meeting of the region, central committee members and party president, Ian Khama.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Phokoje during a discusion PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Phokoje’s survival instincts laid bare

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 1d ago

Zambwe’s new book tackles Christian beliefs

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 1d ago

‘Wassa The Comedian’ looks set to make a name

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Church turns trash into treasure

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 1d ago

Moilwa scoops Miss Teen Africa Botswana

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 1d ago

MmaBotswana births Makgatlhanna Thapong Gameland

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 1d ago

Kabo Thaelo drops house gospel single

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 1d ago

Ookame told to stay calm after Zebras call-up

Chakalisa Dube | 1d ago

GBV: The big elephant in the room

Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are attacked as well, women seem to be more on the receiving end.On May 24, 2023 news broke that a woman who was receiving support from the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention Centre in Gaborone, was...

The Monitor Editor | 29 May 2023

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

BDP could hold Gaborone primaries in 2016

The Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) Gaborone Region could hold primaries for the 2019 general elections as early as next year, should a proposal to this effect go through at a special congress planned for November 28.

Phokoje’s survival instincts laid bare

Zambwe’s new book tackles Christian beliefs

‘Wassa The Comedian’ looks set to make a name

Church turns trash into treasure

Moilwa scoops Miss Teen Africa Botswana

MmaBotswana births Makgatlhanna Thapong Gameland

Kabo Thaelo drops house gospel single

Ookame told to stay calm after Zebras call-up

GBV: The big elephant in the room