Botswana: Winds of Change Are Nigh

editorial

That last weekend's Mmopane by-election went without incident is an indication that, despite its flaws, Botswana's democratic system is indeed maturing. The fact that the Botswana Congress Party candidate, Phagenyana Phage, an opposition candidate, was elected over the candidates of the more established political parties, the Botswana Democratic Party's Christopher Sebego, and the Botswana National Front's, Patrick Gugah, is an indication that change is possible even under the country's oft criticised election system.

We take this opportunity to congratulate the BCP upon its victory. We believe it proves that the party is growing across the country and it is seriously working on building on its growth. That is indeed laudable. The opposition faces more constraints in its campaigns than the ruling party.

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