Tshekedi joins Khama

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Parliament briefly convened for the Winter session yesterday, commencing business with President Ian Khama's younger brother, Tshekedi Khama, taking his oath as Member for Serowe North.

Speaking to the press shortly threafter, the younger Khama said he supports the reduction of trading hours for liquor outlets as set out by his older brother.

At a time when global trends are for shorter working or flexi hours, the one half of twin brothers said Botswana's short working hours could be the reason for the country's high levels of alcohol consumption.

Editor's Comment
Mr President, we hear you, but...

His take is that Members of Parliament (MPs) should be taking proactive steps to ask relevant Ministers questions outside Parliament and duly get their answers on the spot. That sounds great Mr President.But, considering that legislators serve the people, they will always find it suitable to raise questions in the August House fully knowing that their constituents are watching and listening. As a former MP yourself, Mr President, you know fully...

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