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It was bound to happen - Political analyst

Constitution review PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Constitution review PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

With frustrations over corruption, calls for direct election of president and concerns over the sitting president’s unlimited powers already dominating the constitutional review meetings, political analyst Adam Mfundisi says the outcomes thus far are not surprising.

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution led by former chief justice Maruping Dibotelo started its public consultations in Tlokweng before proceeding to Ramotswa, Otse/Mogobane and Lobatse in the South East District a fortnight ago.

The consultations have seemingly exposed what could be a revolt against President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s administration, especially in areas where the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) did exceptionally well during the 2019 general elections.

Editor's Comment
Uphold our school uniform rules now

As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to...

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