Bulele ditswe - the centre cannot hold

When it was first mooted and implemented in 2003, Bulela Ditswe was seen as the best ingredient to enriching the aroma and taste of the ruling Botswana democratic Party by widening its democratic process to include just everyone who holds the BDP card. What a noble initiative on the surface.

The reality however has been a stark contrast to whatever good was imagined to be derived out of the whole Bulela Ditswe process.

And the irony of it all is that as the years go by, Bulela Ditswe troubles seem to be getting worse and worse. This year's protests, alleged vote rigging, favouritism by the President and chairman of the party in preference of their chosen candidates, are rife.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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