Last updated: 18 october, 2009 - 05:40 GMT

Election results

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Botswana's ruling Democratic Party has won the Parliamentary and local elections with an overwhelming majority

The announcement was made by the Chief Justice, Julian Nganunu, late Saturday night.

BBC Network Africa's Bola Mosuro spoke to our correspondent in Gaborone, Lethloghile Lucas.

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