The BPF secretary-general, Tshekedi Khama said communication is demographic and as such, they will be able to reach their members through WhatsApp and Facebook. “One of the reasons why we have launched this digital platform is for us to stop relying on coverage from Botswana Television (Btv) or other media platforms. We want our members to be able to see party activities that are ongoing. Again, it will be easy for us to communicate with members whenever they have challenges in their areas and also to know the progress the party is making. Even our structures will be able to share information that the members need to know about on these platforms,” Khama said in an interview on Wednesday.
He said the platform will help them to reach out to some of the people who want to join the party as it has ways in which one could apply online for the membership cards. In addition, he said one does not need to go to the BPF office to apply for membership since the online platforms have everything that is needed to complete the required process. He continued: “COVID-19 pandemic has taught us to do things differently in a cheap way for voters. It is easy for us to address members through these platforms without necessarily having to hold a rally which we are used to.
