BDP mounts political education campaign

The ruling party is preparing for a rigorous programme of political education, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema told journalists after a party retreat last Saturday.

"We want to empower our people with knowledge about our policies, so that when they are attacked by the opposition - most of whom are good at attacking political opponents), at rallies and other public forums they can know how to respond," he said.

The BDP members are expected to know the party policies and government programmes.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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