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Parliament adjourns amidst flood crisis

Parliament of Botswana. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Parliament of Botswana. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Speaker of the National Assembly Dithapelo Keorapetse has adjourned today's Parliament proceedings amidst the ongoing floods in Gaborone.

Keorapetse said that the decision to adjourn today's proceedings comes after Members of Parliament raised concerns about the floods situations in the country. Meanwhile, the MPs indicated that they would like to lend a helping hand to first responders to the disaster. "After consideration with leaders of political parties represented here, leader of the house, all the whips and mother of the house. I have concluded that it is unturnable to continue with today's seating," Keorapetse said.

The Speaker stated that the business of Parliament will continue tomorrow.

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