Election hot spots

Botswana goes to the polls tomorrow. It is the first time since independence, that elections have been so hotly contested – and right across the country. The large number of people who registered (74% of eligible voters) shows just how serious Batswana have taken this election. Below staff writers TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE, RYDER GABATHUSE and CHAKALISA DUBE look at the factors that could spell victory or loss for the various candidates in closely contested constituencies.