Fists Fly at BDP Indaba

Assaulted BDP members reporting their case to the police
Assaulted BDP members reporting their case to the police

In yet another case of violence at Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) gatherings, fists flew between supporters of both Mokgweetsi Masisi and his main rival, Nonofo Molefhi.

Vice president Masisi and Molefhi, the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development are vying for the party chairpersonship.

Their fate will be decided by voters next month at a potentially explosive BDP elective congress in Tonota.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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