Khama inaugurated for second term
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
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Hand on heart: Khama taking the Presidential Oath of Office PICS: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Speaking during his inauguration yesterday at the National Assembly, Khama said he would therefore confine himself to confirming what will be their governing priorities as they move Botswana forward.
“These priorities, which were set out in my party’s election manifesto, shall stand as this administration’s collective performance agreement with the nation. They include: job creation; food security, expanded land and housing ownership; access to quality education; economic empowerment and the eradication of poverty,” said Khama.
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...