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Few weeks after Francistown Town Council (FCC) demolished vendors CBD market place, the Minister of Local Governance and Rural Development (MLGRD) Kgotla Autlwetse has provided an update on what government intends to do with the place.
FRANCISTOWN: The establishment of the P200 million ‘Chema Chema Fund’ for the informal sector, has drawn criticism and skepticism as some local traders feel that the government is trying to save face for the upcoming elections.
FRANCISTOWN: After the sudden demolition of the market place on Tuesday afternoon, vendors are demanding an alternative place suitable for their businesses.
FRANCISTOWN: Some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members in the Francistown Region would like incumbent legislators and councillors to be allowed to contest the 2024 General Election without going through the primaries.
FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary primaries in Francistown would likely be characterised by less action, Mmegi has learnt.