BNF, BMD bilateral talks collapse

The talks held last night in Gaborone are a culmination of a decision taken at the main talks between all the four opposition partners. After the BMD reportedly stuck to its guns demanding 27 constituencies whilst others disagreed, it was resolved that the partners should have bilateral talks to iron out issues around constituency allocation and find an agreeable solution, a source close to the talks has revealed.

The first talks held yesterday between the BNF and BMD negotiation teams reportedly hit a brick wall after the BMD maintained its position saying they want to be allocated the five seats which are currently under their MPs and 22 more which they have listed, arguing that they are better positioned to win them at the 2014 general elections.