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Understanding government and opposition parties in Botswana
(Routledge, http://www.informaworld.com, 2000)
This paper discusses the relationship between the ruling party and
opposition parties in the struggle to capture political power in Botswana. It demonstrates the resilience of the multi-party framework that is founded on ...
In search of an alternative electoral system for Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2000)
Electoral systems are manipulative instruments that determine how elections are won and lost.
Botswana is widely regarded as a frontrunner in democratic politics, but the electoral system
that it operates has been wanting ...
Political parties
(Made Plain Commucation, 2008)
This chapter discusses the national integrity system of political parties. In assessing the viability and integrity of political parties, the purpose of their existence needs to be established and analysed. The building ...
Democracy under siege: the Presidency and executive powers in Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2000)
This article outlines that the Constitution of Botswana provides for an executive presidency with
extensive powers. Unlike other constitutions in the region where power is vested with the people, in Botswana it is vested ...