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A national cake itself is made out of citizens’ taxes and common national resources such as minerals and sales of other national assets. The budget must therefore be fair and benefit everyone who has a stake in the country. In its 2019 Manifesto,...

Aggressive measures need to be put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Fortunately up to now there has not been any reported cases of the virus in the country. This however does not mean that there are no cases as the viruses could stay in...

Your loyalty, belief and support is greatly appreciated, and they remain the fuel that spurs us on. We collectively worked together for victory, evidence is there for all to see. We trust that in exercising your constitutional right to vote, you did...

During the struggle against apartheid, the South African government adopted what it called a “new policy” to entice African states – including Botswana - into closer co-operation and friendly relations with her in return for financial aid,...

We join others in condemning these barbaric attacks. While we welcome the arrest of the perpetrators, more needs to be done to protect not only the lives but the properties of the foreign nationals in South Africa. As Africans we should be striving...

Today, and throughout this week, Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) has been invading the home of UDC President and Leader of the Opposition Duma Boko, harassing the family, enquiring about the movement of Mr Boko, the mode of transport he uses...

We in the UDC understand this excitement because the Khama-Masisi governments have spent more than 12 years fighting, frustrating and denying the workers their rights including the legitimate request for annual salary adjustment. The statements by...

The lack of cash, shortage of food items and opportunities to earn a living for the majority of the population remains a very serious concern for UDC.  Clearly, the general elections in August 2018 have not brought much economic relief that the...

In the past there have been several allegations of corruption leveled against Kgosi. His investigation, arrest and possible prosecution has been delayed under the watch of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government. As an organisation that is...

This is definitely not true. If any individual within the UDC expressed such a position, we would like to strongly distance ourselves from it. Consistent with what Batswana want, as the UDC, we will continue to bring all opposition parties together...

The presence of male comrades in the conference is also acknowledged. Hopefully they will prepare the meals while you deliberate on the issues that affect women within and without the BNF. The BNFWL should be commended for convening this conference....

Marimba has a very cool, unique sound but both bands which were mostly made of students found a way to own the entire session. Bot River as visitors from the Western Cape played some of the songs, which seemed very challenging. One of the amazing...

This day started off with just an observance on February 28, 1909 by the Socialist Party of America in New York. A year later, at the International Women’s Conference held in Copenhagen, the Socialist representatives pushed for the marking of...

Moeti Mohwasa*   The leadership of theUDC has been closely monitoring unfolding events in Zimbabwe. As a matter of principle, we are opposed to military interference in politics, as well as seizure of political power through unconstitutional...

But the reality is that this man belongs to the roll of honour. I had gotten an SMS from one of my mentors, Rre Metlhaetsile Leepile in the evening when I was about to retire. I recalled that when I got the news of the late Cde Same Bathobakae, it...