BDP councillor defects to BCP

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor in the Sefhare/Ramokgonami constituency, Joseph Mafoko has handed in his letter of resignation from the ruling party to join the Botswana Congress Party (BCP).

Mafoko cited a poor working relationship with area Member of Parliament (MP), Dorcas Makgato as his reason for leaving the BDP. He said that Makgato does not consult with her councillors and sidelines those who supported former MP, Oreeditse Molebatsi in the party primaries.

He said that he and some councillors tried on many occasions to reach a compromise, but their efforts yielded no positive results.

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Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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