Can Masisi transform ruling party and save the country? (Part 1)

Friday, November 22, 2019

Can Masisi transform ruling party and save the country? PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) survived Ian Khama by a stroke of luck. But in its current form, if another Ian Khama were to lead the party, with a more responsive electorate, it would probably never survive.

In its current form, the BDP’s model of electing leadership and subsequently how they govern the country without appropriate bottom-up checks and balances is unsustainable and presents a risk for both the party and the country.

The ‘grand old party’ must look itself in the mirror, ask the difficult questions, or risk being phased out by a completely different strand of politics in the next decade.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Did the UDC rig Kgalagadi South by-election?

Bugalo Chilume |
28 November 2025

UDC members celebrating after winning Kgalagadi South PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Urgent need for Botswana, other African countries to develop a national autism strategy

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane |
21 November 2025

Democracy is fragile, media must wake up

THOMAS NKHOMA |
21 November 2025

For years, media has operated in a space of relative calm .PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

By-elections often arrive quietly, triggered by unfortunate circumstances such as the death of the area councillor PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moremaoto votes, parties face reality

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 44 m ago

High Court orders ZCC Botswana to reunite

Laone Choeunyane | 1 h ago

Day 3: Search for Maun missing boy continues

Staff Writer | 1 h ago

Long 1,900km drive awaits netball teams

Calistus Kolantsho | 1 h ago

Ngada to pip seasoned campaigners for AFCON place?

Kabelo Boranabi | 1 h ago

Oneal R&B orchestra shares African story

Lucy Kgweetsi | 2 h ago

Yarona FM to host Just Kidding Fam Fest

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 2 h ago

Softball Spectacular to quench players’ thirst

Calistus Kolantsho | 2 h ago

Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

The Monitor Editor | 02 December 2025

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

Can Masisi transform ruling party and save the country? (Part 1)

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) survived Ian Khama by a stroke of luck. But in its current form, if another Ian Khama were to lead the party, with a more responsive electorate, it would probably never survive.