Author

Notably, decisions made by the regional committees are not final until the CC has reviewed and agreed with them. The BDP has received 22 appeals from the first batch of primary elections, and the deadline for appeals for the second batch was last...

Although some women did not win the primaries, the overall outcome shows notable progress in women competing for political positions. Specifically, 11 women participated in the parliamentary primary elections. Of these, five won, and another one ran...

The women’s voting power and influence became her vehicle to victory then, but this time around, she did not play her cards right. Despite her best-laid plans, the outcome was not what was expected. Makwinja was, in the end, so near and yet so far...

According to Kekgonegile, the BCP will, therefore, have to negotiate with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to benefit from the funding. "Firstly, 90% of the Bill gives every party an opportunity to benefit based on their hard work. In the...

Although three candidates from 36 constituencies were unopposed, 22 members from different constituencies have filed appeals. Among those who have appealed include Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi,...

Jubilant members stood up and shouted, "Ehee! Ne re batla go nna jalo." They continued, "We are not going to sleep, we will be celebrating." Six candidates, Obakeng Kgabo, Makwinja, Kenalekgotla Sebolao, Masego Thantshane, Kgopolo Lenkutwane and...

Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a ’ More than a Mother’ campaign organised by Merk Foundation, at Avani Gaborone Resort and Casiono, various speakers emphasised that infertility affects both men and women. They highlighted the importance...

In recent BDP primary elections, held over two weekends, three female Cabinet ministers, Peggy Serame, Talita Monnakgotla and Welheminah Makwinja, failed to secure nominations for the upcoming general election. Despite President Mokgweetsi...

Consequently, the winner will face significant campaign responsibilities. Two Cabinet ministers Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti battled it out for the BDP primary elections with the latter winning by 5, 758 votes against Serame who garnered 4 ,031...

Despite facing strong competition from Kentse Rammdi, who also enjoys significant local support, Letsholo's effective performance in Parliament has possibly contributed to his successful primary elections. In the primary elections, Letsholo...

Already, some members, including Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, who lost to Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti, and Assistant Minister Molebatsi Molebatsi, have indicated their intentions to appeal. Furthermore, more complaints are expected, as...

He expressed displeasure that some Block 7 residents are missing from the voters’ roll and noted that even his wife and sister are incorrectly listed in Block 3 instead of Block 7 (Peolwane). Sebereko is the incumbent councillor for Peolwane ward....

Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a ’ More than a Mother’ campaign organised by Merk Foundation, at Avani Lodge, various speakers emphasised that infertility affects both men and women. They highlighted the importance of proper reporting to...

Consequently, the BNF may not contest in the Serowe constituencies, where the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) holds a stronger position. At their conference held at Ledumang Senior Secondary School, the party resolved to contest in the majority of the...

In his report, Motshegwa said the remaining issues had internal challenges that needed to be resolved. He further stated that the national elections appeals committee had since issued verdicts on the appeals they were handling and had informed the...