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Reatile takes over BPF presidency

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Lawrence Ookeditse and Mephato Reatile PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Following a court order this week confirming Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) ’s decision to expel its president Biggie Butale, the party has announced its new leader and called for an elective congress soon.

The party also maintained that it will be joining the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a decisions which Butale allegedly attempted to reverse.

The announcements were made yesterday at a press briefing addressed by the ‘yellow’ party’s new president Mephato Reatile. Reatile was vice president during Butale's era and has been the acting president since the latter's expulsion.

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Reatile takes over BPF presidency

Following a court order this week confirming Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) ’s decision to expel its president Biggie Butale, the party has announced its new leader and called for an elective congress soon.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply