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BDP primary race heats up

Political temperatures are rising within the BDP, with supporters rallying behind their preferred candidates PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Political temperatures are rising within the BDP, with supporters rallying behind their preferred candidates PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is heading into a high-stakes internal contest as three candidates officially enter the race for the upcoming party primary election.

Diana Kaaetze, Sam Brooks, and Hendry Louw have all successfully passed the party’s vetting process and are now actively campaigning to secure the BDP candidacy. This race follows the unfortunate passing of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who was the sitting Member of Parliament, leaving the constituency seat vacant.

As the party moves to fill this crucial position, political temperatures are rising, with supporters rallying behind their preferred candidates. Kaaetze, who previously stood as the BDP candidate in the 2024 General Election, is widely seen as a strong contender with solid grassroots support. Sam Brooks, a former Member of Parliament, is seeking to return to the political arena by capitalising on his legislative experience. Meanwhile, newcomer Hendry Louw brings a fresh perspective to the race, appealing to party members looking for new energy and ideas.

Editor's Comment
Boko should stop the fighting and start the delivering

With his theme of 'Delivering on Our Promise, One Step at a Time', he sought to project an image of a focused, determined leader building a new ‘Rome’. Sadly, parts of his speech were not about laying bricks, but about settling old scores.It is deeply worrying that a head of government would use such a pivotal national address to launch another bitter broadside against the media and his political detractors. His portrayal of the...

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