Merafhe fails Francistown test

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FRANCISTOWN: Vice-President Mompati Merafhe's recent visit to 'quell' political fires in Francistown has apparently failed Mmegi has learnt.

Instead, insiders including the party regional committee feel that the visit could have deepened divisions in the region.

Merafhe is a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) elder by virtue of his position in the ruling party and government. His recent visit was prompted by reports that some ruling party civic leaders had defied a BDP caucus meeting decision early this year.

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