Former BCPYL Pres runs for DSG office
“We believe in opposition unity”
After diligently serving Botswana Congress Party as President of the Youth League for some time, Tebogo Molefe is now ready to run for a more challenging role of Deputy Secretary-General under, Taolo Lucas’s lobby list.
The Voice Staffer,
DANIEL CHIDA speaks to the woman who believes the political talent and massive experience, which her team possesses, is the sine qua non to a stronger BCP amid the looming challenge of Opposition Unity/disunity.
“These are comrades with the requisite political acumen and experience to lead this great Party. They have been tried and tested and their dedication to the party and country is beyond measure,” she says about her lobby list.
28 Jan 2021
New Zealand’s left-wing Labour government has taken key ally Australia to task over its dealings with China, warning Canberra on Thursday it should “show respect” to Beijing.
Boasting of Wellington’s recent success in trade talks with China, NZ Trade Minister Damien O’Connor urged Australia to change its tune and follow New Zealand’s diplomatic lead, AFP reports.
“I can’t speak for Australia and the way it runs its diplomatic relationships, but clearly if they were to follow us and show respect, I guess a little more diplomacy from time to time and be cautious with wording, then they too could hopefully be in a similar situation,” he said.
Greta Thunberg in Climate Fight with NZ Leader Jacinda Ardern
14 Dec 2020
New Zealand’s left wing Labour Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been forced to defend her country’s climate policies after criticism from teenage activist Greta Thunberg and a global summit snub.
New Zealand was absent from the Climate Ambition Summit held at the weekend by the United Nations, United Kingdom and France.
An invitation didn’t come despite Ardern, a former president of the International Union of Socialist Youth, enthusiastically embracing U.N. mandated climate policies during her tenure as prime minister, including the passage of the Zero Carbon Act last year.