Knives out in Maun :: Mmegi Online

Punches have been traded and money has exchanged hands in the build up to the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) elective congress in Maun. As the BDP machine rolls into the tourist town, it might be more than the elephants that will be bruised when the tussle is done. Meanwhile low-key gatherings await the opposition BNF and BCP faithful in this fortnight of political introspection for activists. Mmegi reports

FRANCISTOWN: Unless the unexpected happens, the contest for the chairmanship of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is going to be a tight affair. The final countdown starts today when the party's 36th elective congress commences in Maun.

The aspirants, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi and Guma Moyo have been involved in a generally quiet but bare-knuckled fight to succeed veteran, Daniel Kwelagobe, whose successful defence of the seat in 2009 was equally acrimonious.

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