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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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