Opposition parties reach compromise

Friday, February 03, 2017

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Although opposition parties have reached a compromise on the issue of the name to be used in the coming 2019 general elections and two vice presidents, their portfolios have not been well defined.

The outcome of the negotiation talks is expected to be announced today at the Oasis Motel. The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) on Wednesday met and agreed that the name UDC will be used in the 2019 elections and the party shall have two vice presidents.

The UDC has agreed to second VP as proposed by the BCP. The Botswana People’s Party (BPP) has been given the chairmanship of the UDC.

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Opposition parties reach compromise

Although opposition parties have reached a compromise on the issue of the name to be used in the coming 2019 general elections and two vice presidents, their portfolios have not been well defined.

BNSC powerless as fights escalate

Sportspersons flock to politics

Attention turns to relegation

Tlou wary of another near-miss

Softball team denied World Cup chance

Mabote seeks answers after squad omission

World Relays trip divides BAA

The plight of a rookie

Inspect the voters' roll!