Opposition forms umbrella against BDP

The Botswana National Front (BNF), the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Botswana Movement for Democracy have over the last several months been negotiating a deal to form a joint front against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

"The parties have agreed on an umbrella and are coming together pretty much in BOFEPUSU fashion," said the source. The Botswana Federation of Public Service Unions - BOFEPUSU - recently staged an eight-week nationwide strike over salaries.