Masilo, Khama�s ally returns to OP

Bouncing back: Masilo
Bouncing back: Masilo

After a failed attempt to enter politics, one of President Ian Khama’s close allies, Colonel Duke Masilo has rejoined the public service.

Last week the Permanent Secretary to the President, Carter Morupisi, announced the appointment and transfer of senior public officers, among whom was Masilo who re-joined the Office of the President as the deputy permanent secretary.

Masilo lost the Botswana Democratic Party’s primary elections for Gabane/Mmankgodi constituency in late 2013.

Editor's Comment
BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

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...

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