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The finishing line

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UDC, BPF, BCP and BDP Presidetial candidates

Just as the political parties approach the finishing line ahead of next week’s polls, the quartet of presidential nominees seemingly still has more work to do before wrapping up their parties’ campaigns Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

In the race for the highest office in the land is Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) vying for the second term, Mephato Reatile of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) and Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

By the end of this weekend, there will be no more political ‘beauty contests’ as no more time is left ahead of the national polls billed for next week Wednesday.

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The finishing line

Just as the political parties approach the finishing line ahead of next week’s polls, the quartet of presidential nominees seemingly still has more work to do before wrapping up their parties’ campaigns Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred