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BRP finally hits the ground

New beginnings with Botswana Republic Party Biggie Butale
New beginnings with Botswana Republic Party Biggie Butale

A new political party, Botswana Republic Party (BRP) which is the brainchild of Biggie Butale, a former president of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has joined a swelling list of the country's political parties.

Some of Butale’s supporters are rumoured to be planning to defect to the new party, reports have suggested.

Meanwhile, Butale is optimistic about the future of the BRP, citing interest from people who are unhappy with their current political affiliations.

He said the BRP has a bold vision and fresh ideas for Batswana.
Editor's Comment
The people have spoken

In fact, early election results in some areas across the country, speak to large voter turnout which suggests that voters crowded at polling stations to decide appropriately. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) revealed that 80% of the 1,037,684 people who had registered to vote turned up to exercise their right.It’s unfortunate that at the time of cobbling this editorial comment, results had just started trickling in. We recognise that...

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