BDP secures majority, Masisi declared winner

President elect Masisi speaking to media after voting PIC. THLEFANG CHARLES
President elect Masisi speaking to media after voting PIC. THLEFANG CHARLES

President Mokgweetsi Masisi is due to be sworn in for his first term in office, after the Botswana Democratic Party secured a parliamentary majority earlier this morning.

The Chief Justice, Terrence Rannowane declared Masisi winner of the election in a live state media briefing in Gaborone. At the time, the BDP had secured 30 seats in Parliament, passing the 29 required as a majority.

The opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change had 13, Botswana Patriotic Front three and Alliance for Progressives one seat at the time.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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