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Botswana’s civil society is one of the non-state actors that could save the country’s democracy from sliding into regression, a Germany based think tank has revealed. This is according to a discussion paper by researchers at the German Development Institute who analysed the effects of e-government usage on political attitudes In Botswana.
Bangwato in Serowe -- where Bamagwato Paramount Chief and former President Lt. Gen Ian Khama originates - disagree on whether they must send a delegation to dialogue with President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s family in Moshupa. Just last week, a meeting was called by the Regent of Bamagwato, Kgosi Sediegeng Kgamane, at Serowe Kgotla to, among others, update the tribe on the whereabouts of their Kgosi (Khama).
Despite all that his family is going through at the hands of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) under the stewardship of Brigadier Peter Magosi, the former president Ian Khama's brother, Tshekedi Khama's bond with Magosi - his once-in-a-lifetime close ally and confidante-remains strong although weakening day by day, WeekendPost has established.
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament are adamant that the motion of no confidence tabled by Leader of Opposition (LOO) in Parliament, Dumelang Saleshando against President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Government is a waste of time.
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) leadership has indicated that the party is not worried about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by opposition parties to support each other in the upcoming bye-elections.