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The spin doctor is in the House

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Mohwasa has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with political scribes of the Botswana media.. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Moeti Mohwasa, an ever constant feature in the media, is now in the ruling party aisles of the 13th Parliament. It has been a four decades-long battle, writes PAMELA DUBE

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) spokesperson, 55-year old Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with political scribes of the Botswana media. He is now part of the 68-member Parliament, having come through as one of the six Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMPs). More than a week in the August House, Mohwasa responds with a nervous chuckle to being called Honourable.

“Comrade that’s not me...” he quips.

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The spin doctor is in the House

Moeti Mohwasa, an ever constant feature in the media, is now in the ruling party aisles of the 13th Parliament. It has been a four decades-long battle, writes PAMELA DUBE