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The BCP, which won a historic 15 parliamentary seats in the recent election, is confident that the voter who tasted blood in the October election could give the party a chance at government. For the first time since 1966, the voter removed the former...

The BCP, which won a historic 15 parliamentary seats in the recent election, is confident that the voter who tasted blood in the October election could give the party a chance at government. For the first time since 1966, the voter removed the former...

Currently, much of the billions of pula flowing in the tourism sector are in the hands of foreign-owned companies, meaning a lot of it is repatriated out of the country. The sector contributes billions of pula to the overall economy. The Minister of...

The event attracted government officials from both countries and was organised by the Botswana-China Friendship Association (BOCFA), which was also celebrating its 15th anniversary. Speaking at the event the Ambassador of China to Botswana Fan Yong...

Ipelegeng supervisors currently earn P701 per month while labourers get P617 each. Monthly wages for the Ipelegeng were last increased by P50 in April 2023.In the build-up to the 2024 General Election, President Duma Boko promised to pay Ipelegeng...

Speaking in Parliament recently, Gaolathe who also doubles as Finance minister, said at a national economic level the economy continues to operate smoothly supported by a stable macroeconomic and financial environment. "It is important to acknowledge...

President Duma Boko, whose UDC won the General Election late last month, announced during his maiden State of The Nation (SONA) this week that they will lay the foundation for an affordable housing initiative by mapping housing needs, identifying...

For a man who was dangling dikano (oaths/promises) on the campaign trail, newly elected President Duma Boko’s maiden State of the Nation (SONA) did not address any of the promises he said he would make right away upon assuming state power. “By...

By press time, Moswaane was confirmed as the first BPP MP since 1989 to make it to Parliament whilst fellow party comrade Nono Kgafela was still leading as counting continued in Kgatleng East. Originally called Bechuanaland People’s Party before...

Since the 2024 election cycle began, various parties have been throwing digits around to lure voters as the country gears up for the General Election slated for next week. Speaking to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members on Saturday, Masisi said...

His nickname ‘Taosi’ graces the lips of prospective voters throughout his home village of Thamaga. Motaosane, a backbencher who broke Thamaga’s long history of producing ministers is admired in these parts despite his lowly educational...

It would not be the first time because in 2019 Boko petitioned the court and contested the outcome of the General Election citing “irregularities in some of the constituencies.” Signs are that if Boko does not win the October 30 election, he will...

As Botswana heads to the polls later this month, Boko is convinced that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with the help of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will try to rig the elections as it allegedly did in 2019.Boko, who formed...

The Presidential Commission of Enquiry into the Review of the Constitution’s 2022 report recommended that direct election of the President would be "a recipe for a chaotic government that would delay decision-making." When the Cabinet presented the...

Disgruntled BDP members who were irked by the outcome of the party’s July primary elections have joined the opposition or become independent candidates, which Masisi feels should not be happening. Just like in the primaries of past years, the BDP...