Chris Manto 7 realises his political dream

Shakawe/Mohembo West is under the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and highly placed insiders say the Zwakapresser hit-maker plans to use his popularity to snatch the ward for the ruling party. “So far he is the only one who has shown interest in the ward, and he is busy making his presence felt,” insiders in the area said.

Contacted for comment, Chris Manto 7 declined to confirm nor deny his interest in the ward, saying that would be against the BDP policies. Manto 7’s interest in politics dates back to the 2014 general elections when he was earmarked to represent the BDP at parliament level in Okavango. He ultimately did not contest, with the ruling party putting forward Mbaha Kambimba who lost to Bagalatia Arone, then of the BCP.