Rakgare's Litmus Test

Tumiso 'Chillboy' Rakgare
Tumiso 'Chillboy' Rakgare

Former Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Youth League president, Tumiso ‘Chillyboy’ Rakgare finds himself between a rock and a hard place as he faces expulsion by his employer Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) ahead of his new party’s tough primaries.

Rakgare has not resigned from his position as College Administrator at the Institute of Labour and Employment Studies (ILES), which is owned by the union ahead of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections he is expected to partake in over the weekend. 

Rakgare will contest for the BDP primaries against former legislator Patrick Masimolole, Aaron Radira, Kgang Kgang in a bid to replace Tshepang Mabaila who has been slapped with a five-year suspension from the ruling party.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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