Former BMD NEC member rejoins BDP
Friday, September 01, 2017
In an interview with Mmegi Sokwe blamed infighting within the BMD as his main reason for his return to the BDP.
Sokwe said following infightings and subsequent break up of the BMD into two opposing factions he has realised that opposition politics have no future. He explained that he was recruited by the BDP top leadership to return but refused to divulge names. He said more members are likely to return as the BDP is sorting itself.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...