The spin doctor is in the House

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 760 Views |

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.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

US, Jamaica stars absent, but the show rumbles on

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

Voices from Gaborone ahead of the World Relays

Johannes Kambai | 1d ago

After all is said and done, it’s on your marks!

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

Sport hits pause for World Relays

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

World Relays ticket sales in late surge

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

Larona Makhaiza | 2d ago

Selefu

Larona Makhaiza | 2d ago

CCA settles with Hollard; case proceeds vs BIC, Old Mutual

Mbongeni Mguni | 2d ago

Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

The Monitor Editor | 28 April 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

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