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The general election of Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) is expected to convene tomorrow.
The general election of Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) is expected to convene tomorrow.
President Duma Boko nominated his six Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) this afternoon, who were subsequently voted in by the Members of Parliament-elect. After the session, Boko explained his selection choices to the media. PIC : SHARON MATHALA
Boko explains Specially Elected MP choices

President Duma Boko nominated his six Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) this afternoon, who were subsequently voted in by the Members of Parliament-elect. After the session, Boko explained his selection choices to the media.

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SEROWE 21 September 2024, Former President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama arriving to attend his welcome ceremony by the resident of Serowe on 21 September 2024. (Pic:PRESS PHOTO)

Khama backs Boko's presidency

In an exclusive interview with Mmegi reporter Sharon Mathala, former President Ian Khama has expressed his confidence in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president Duma Boko.

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I have run my race - Tsogwane

RAKOPS: Former vice president Slumber Tsogwane has said that he will no longer engage in active politics in the event that he loses the current election.

Chief Justice Terence Rannowane conducting a swearing in ceremony for President Duma Boko on November 1, at Gaborone High Court PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Boko sworn in as President

At exactly 5.35pm, November 1st 2024, Duma Boko took an Oath of Office of the President to became the sixth leader of Botswana.

President Elect. Duma Boko

NEW REPUBLIC

The UDC has reached 31 seats in Parliament, allowing them to form a new government.

Masisi addressing media on November 1, 2024 after the General Elections. PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Masisi accepts defeat

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mokgweetsi Masisi has accepted his fate following his party's poor performance in the 2024 General elections

Ian Khama. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Khama magnet misses target in Jwaneng

Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) president, Mephato Reatile, got a rude awakening over the weekend as he learnt that the 'Khama magic' has missed his constituency.

Vice President-designate Ndaba Gaolathe PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Boko picks Gaolathe as VP

President Duma Boko has picked 52-year old Ndaba Gaolathe as his Vice President designate.

IEC vs Opposition 'ballot box escort' judgment today

IEC vs Opposition 'ballot box escort' judgment today

The Maun High Court is set to deliver its judgment at 2pm today in a case involving the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The case, brought forward by the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), petitions for the provision of ballot box escorts.

The general election of Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) is expected to convene tomorrow.

Specially Elected MPs to be selected tomorrow

The general election of Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMP) is expected to convene tomorrow.

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