Francistown West bye-election postponed

After consideration of the circumstances currently prevailing around the planned poll in the Francistown West Constituency, the Acting President, Dr. P.H.K. Kedikilwe, has issued a proclamation postponing the poll from the 23rd of November 2013 to the 25th January 2014, having been satisfied that it is in the public interest.

The proclamation was issued, amongst other considerations, in view of a petition of a large numbers of voters in Francistown West Constituency.