Ministry Defends Nyeku, Supports proposed Trip

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FRANCISTOWN: Francistown Mayor, Shadreck Nyeku can breath a sigh with relief after a rift which threatened to tear the council apart was eased somewhat when the proposed trip to the Belgian City of Genk was given the go-ahead by the parent Ministry of Local Government.

The decision was made by the permanent decretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Thato Raphaka in a letter addressed to the Francistown City Council (FCC), Matthews Sebina last week.

"Following the full council meeting which was addressed by Assistant Minister of Local Government, Kentse Rammidi today in Francistown, the ministry notes with grave concern internal differences that are likely to frustrate the noble objectives of the twinning programme," reads a savingram authored by Raphaka last week.

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