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Spira Tlhankane
  • Negotiations stall as BPF, AP fight over constituencies

    The constituencies that have stalled the talks are Francistown East, Bobonong, Lerala/Maunatlala, Tonota and Boteti East. Besides the five contended constituencies, the other thing that has stalled talks is negotiations over new constituencies that...

  • Boko’s fear of rigging

    Boko has always remained adamant in his belief that the 2019 General Election was rigged by the BDP. In January 2020 the Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed with costs 14 UDC election petitions. The petitions were dismissed citing a lack of jurisdiction....

  • UDC to launch ‘A re ikwadiseng Tour’

    The Tour will run from the October 28 to November 6, 2023 and will cover major centres of the country. UDC spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa said the purpose of the tour is to encourage voter registration for the forthcoming general election. “Leaders of...

  • Gov’t won’t standardise bogadi, tshenyo

    Bogadi is a sum of money or cattle that can be paid to the bride family to prove that she is indeed valuable and as a sign of appreciation from the groom’s family. Tshenyo or damages on the other side according to customary law is charged when a...

  • Legislative power, perks: Matsheka leaves all

    Matsheka was dramatically arrested on August 2, 2022, by the DIS officers, its support staff, and members of the Botswana Police Service. Although he was never officially charged, Matsheka was arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder...

  • BNF’s shifting Leadership, 58 years on

    KweleDaniel Kwele was the BNF’s first president and took over the leadership of the party at a time when it was not easy to be in the opposition. He led the party when no one wanted to be the leader of an opposition party. His comrades and family...

  • Masisi engages LL Cool J’s wife in diamond deal

    “She is a jeweller of note and her main clientele are the African Americans who are committed to national diamonds. Our providence is based on our commitment to natural diamonds so we have got to grow that space,” Masisi further stated.He...

  • Masisi glad UK trophy hunting ban bill failed

    Before the failure, the bill which was blocked by a small group of peers recently had passed all Commons stages and appeared set to be approved by the Lords.But in an ambush that prompted widespread anger, 11 peers made the bill run out of time by...

  • I travel to quench thirst – Masisi

    Masisi who has often received criticism for his frequent overseas trips was addressing the media yesterday. He amongst others staunchly lauded his international travels, asserting that they yield tangible benefits for Botswana.Masisi said many wonder...

  • Masisi calls for G77 assistance

    Masisi appealed at the G77+China Summit held in Havana, Cuba, on Friday. The Group of 77 is the largest intergovernmental organisation of developing countries within the United Nations.Its mission is to enable countries in the global South to...

  • Conference shines light on labour market protection systems

    Held under the theme, 'A Just Transition and Decent Work: Inclusive Job Creation Approaches and Effective Market Protection Systems', the conference brought together industry captains to discuss contemporary labour, industrial relations and...

  • Ticking clock in retired soldiers’

    Thousands of former soldiers are languishing in poverty and have long felt the weight of their new reality with paltry retirement packages. With a government largely unprepared to meet their needs, the ex-military personnel are suing those...

  • Masisi continues to defend presidential foreign travel

    Masisi, who popularised the phrase 'Ke a le tsamaela', reiterated his commitment to these trips when speaking to government media, following his visit to the Munda Reds Droughtmaster cattle farm in Australia.The purpose of the trip was to...

  • ‘Thuggish’ Madibela Tlhopho will get in line – Masisi

    Madibela Tlhopho is an arrangement endorsed by the UDC national executive committee (NEC) and has been presenting itself as the angels of the electoral system despite being painted as hooligans following their clash with armed security during a...

  • BDP central committee safe to contest Bulela Ditswe

    The BDP recently held their 59th national council and extra-ordinary congress in Palapye where their primary elections popularly known as Bulela Ditswe were among major deliberations.Issuing the party resolutions, secretary-general (SG) of the BDP,...

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