Parties demand swift access to P34m

All parties were vocal about their immediate need for the funds as campaigns intensified ahead of the general election in October.

Currently, no established model is guiding the distribution of these funds amongst parties. Representatives of different parties voiced their opinions on the matter during lengthy discussions. It was agreed that further deliberations would take place in the next meeting. In a post-conference interview with the media, Botswana Democratic Party secretary-general Kavis Kario expressed the urgent need for the funds. “We dealt with the issue of political party funding, and from the mood and conversations I heard, we are all keen on getting these things started.