Why Molale lost Goodhope/Mabule by-election

It was inevitable that the BDP and its parliamentary candidate, Eric Molale, were set to lose. Molale’s charisma and eloquence were doubtful. His oratory skills could not match those of the opposition, led by youthful politicians. His civil service leadership experience did not inspire confidence.

He went into the by-election after about 10 months as minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration -- a number three position in the government enclave after the President and the Vice President.