BNF gears up for primaries

The Botswana National Front (BNF) has started preparing for primary elections in the build up to the 2019 general elections.

Although no certain dates have been set, a letter from the party secretary general, Moeti Mohwasa to the constituencies and regions states that primaries will be held in the last quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018.

“You are advised that ward, constituency and regional committees should be put in place immediately. They should elect sub-committees (which include) elections committee, elections appeals committee, disciplinary committee.

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BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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