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Opposition cooperation an uphill battle

Headlines: The BCP’s withdrawal from the UDC has been one of the most important stories of the year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Headlines: The BCP’s withdrawal from the UDC has been one of the most important stories of the year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana’s history shows that the main opposition parties have consistently failed to cooperate, even in the face of significant challenges. With about two weeks before the beginning of general election year, Mmegi political reporter, TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE, forecasts that the lack of cooperation amongst opposition parties could affect the results of the coming general election in 2024

The Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) founding member affiliates are the Botswana National Front (BNF), and Botswana People’s Party (BPP).

Given the significance of political issues during an election season, I have decided to thoroughly examine this topic and ensure that the public is accurately informed about the political landscape.

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Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”– Theodore RooseveltThrough the two-day event, over 700 athletes from 40 countries, and multitudes of spectators gathered in Gaborone to witness a world-class sporting spectacle.Beyond the medals and performances on the track, Botswana won something equally important: international respect. One of the key pillars behind the success was the sterling work done by the...

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