
Botswana National Front (BNF) Secretary General Moeti Mohwasa – who also doubles up as Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Publicity Secretary –has dismissed as baseless allegations that his party ever received monetary donations from BOPEU. Speaking during a press conference recently, Mohwasa talked down allegations linking the BNF to any monetary dealings with BOPEU, saying they are uncorroborated untruths peddled by some members of the press who are out to tarnish the good name of his party. “We have since established that there is political activism among some members of the press whose aim is to discredit certain organisations and individuals,” he said. Recent media reports have linked the BNF/UDC to a P200 000 cash donation, which was allegedly used in the Tlokweng by-elections. This, it is alleged, begot a strengthened relationship between BOPEU and the party who have not been really on good terms before that. Mohwasa challenged those who allege that BNF ever received such a gift from BOPEU to come forward with evidence. “You are alleging, prove it. You cannot expect us to corroborate your story. BOPEU has denied this issue anyway. One thing you must understand is that just because you have a story idea it…