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He said they take up their role unapologetically as they have a responsibility to hold those with majority seats accountable.Saleshando said several times after an election, people would say a good leader had been voted in and should not be opposed....

Speaking at their first press conference after the general elections this week at the President Hotel, Saleshando challenged President Duma Boko to deliver on their promises and not dare fail. These were the same words Boko used during the swearing...

Speaking at his historic inauguration at the National Stadium on Friday, he said his government intends to uphold human dignity and the rights of all persons. To endeavour to improve the lives of all citizens, Boko said they will drive and...

Adding to the surprise, members from outside the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) were also appointed, with Lawrence Ookeditse of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) and independent legislator Dr Edwin Dikoloti both taking on assistant minister...

Though he said they will do further investigations to find out what transpired, Masisi said there was no cheating. He said amongst the reason they think they lost is because the then main opposition parties made rich promises. “If you put our...

This he told Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi, who was at pains to explain how his ministry ended up awarding a tender worth P1.8 billion, which was supposed to have been disqualified at the...

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) emerged as the leading party with 310,855 votes. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) followed with 254,648 votes, and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) secured 174,836 votes. However, a notable aspect of this...

Such is the call by the Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) for urgent reforms from the incoming Umbrella for Democratic Change-led (UDC) government concerning the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH). The union emphasises that the hospital, which...

The party’s Director of Policy and Strategy, Dr Patrick Molutsi, assured the media and Batswana that the UDC will run a liberal government and deliver what they promised in their manifesto. Dr Molutsi said as the UDC policy and strategy team...

There were indications that government would attempt to frustrate his efforts as it hadn't allowed his royal uncles to hold Kgotla meetings in his name. However, the Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) victory made things easy for Khama to...

Boko, a seasoned leader with an impressive academic background, has been a prominent figure in Botswana's political landscape since his student activism days. He holds an LLB from the University of Botswana, an LLM from Harvard University, and a...

While the outgoing Minister Kgotla Autlwetse has cast doubt on Khama’s legitimacy as Bagammngwato Kgosikgolo, the former has announced he will be assuming his position on November 4, 2024. The announcement comes after a whole month of traversing...

There were indications that government would attempt to frustrate his efforts as it hadn't allowed his royal uncles to hold Kgotla meetings in his name. However, the Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) victory made things easy for Khama to...

Reatile was to be launched by party patron and campaign manager Ian Khama in an event scheduled to take the whole day. Unfortunately for Reatile, Jwaneng-Mabutsane residents didn't show up in good numbers. Following his return from self-imposed...

According to Makwati’s strongly worded demand letter to the IEC Secretary, Jeff Siamisang, just 250 ballots were issued and used leaving many polling officers unable to vote. For this, Makwati demands they be given an opportunity to vote again and...