Opposition denounces constitutional review report

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Various opposition political parties have condemned some of the findings, recommendations and the entire processes of the presidential commission of inquiry into the review of the constitution.

Following the release of the commission's report, the opposition feels that the process was flawed, done without consultations and meant to favour the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

The recommendations which cover a lot from direct election of the president to proposed tribal territories names have attracted a lot of criticism especially from opposition political parties and other stakeholders.

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Opposition denounces constitutional review report

Various opposition political parties have condemned some of the findings, recommendations and the entire processes of the presidential commission of inquiry into the review of the constitution.

‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’

Ministry of Education retracts savingram on temporary teachers

Pop star Bobi Wine or Strongman ‘M7’?

‘We will not run Notwane on emotions’

As death toll mounts in Iran calls for regime change intensify

Front Page

'Ben 10' murder accused for psychiatric evaluation

Fearfokol: Khan’s militant

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion