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BDP races against time to pick Kgalagadi South candidate

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 460 Views |

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The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is closing the window for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for individuals wishing to contest in the upcoming Kgalagadi South constituency by-election.

The deadline is set for the end of this week, marking a critical step in the party’s internal selection process.

Following the closure of the EOI period, the BDP will determine whether it will proceed with primary elections to select its official candidate for the vacant parliamentary seat.

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