Kavindama�s legacy might work for the BCP
Friday, August 05, 2016
Arone’s recruitment was no ordinary feat. The constituency is traditionally a BCP stronghold and recruiting someone of Arone’s calibre bears the hallmarks of a breakthrough.
Arone’s defection was widely celebrated by those in the ruling party because it was seen as the major weapon that can help the BDP solidify itself in the constituency and possibly win the 2019 general elections.
The Francistown Umbrella Informal Sector chairperson, David Mbulawa, has highlighted this growing concern, revealing that many local traders are using their licences to facilitate the entry of foreign goods into the market at a fee.Fronting undermines the very fabric of our local economy. It allows foreign traders to exploit the system designed to benefit Batswana, using local licences to cross borders and sell goods at prices intended for local...