Venson, DK in wrangle over 'order'

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Divisions in cabinet exploded yesterday when Minister for Communications, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, confronted Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Daniel Kwelagobe, for altering parliament's order paper.

Kwelagobe, also leader of the house, wanted to give priority to business concerning his office. He requested Parliament to postpone consideration of other bills to give priority to the Electoral Amendment and Public Service Bills.

Kwelagobe wants a law, according to the order paper for yesterday, "to re-enact with amendments the provisions relating to the public service of Botswana and all matters incidental thereto and connected therewith". He also said because of the approaching general election, it is important to urgently deal with the Electoral Amendment Bill. 

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