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Poet, Sani Mafote (78) recited the poem with evocative words as Bangwato welcomed their rightful kgosi to the kgotla after 99 years. The poem was initially met with enthusiastic applause. But his words have been interpreted by other people,...

In an interview with Mmegi recently, the spy chief claimed that the DIS through its intelligence was able to pick that the BDP will lose power this time around. “To be honest, we had the intelligence. But change is a good thing. It’s healthy for...

Mmegi: Firstly, congratulations on your appointments and welcome back to Parliament. How are you feeling?Kenewendo: I feel privileged to be able to serve my country and Batswana in this capacity once again; different portfolio but capacity as SEMP...

With today's appointments, the total rises to 12, following the first batch announced on Monday. The final set is expected to be announced tomorrow.The latest six appointments include the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, led by...

Speaking yesterday (Tuesday) following the announcement of his first batch of Cabinet ministers, President Boko said the issue of a constitutional review "needs to be understood and unpacked".Explaining the process, Boko highlighted that the...

The announcement, made in the Office of the President (OP) Cabinet Room, includes the Minister of Finance and Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise, and his assistant Lawrence Ookeditse. A new ministry, the Ministry of...

Indeed in the dramatic, almost surreal moment of transition that took place in the heart of the country's seat of power, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday handed over the keys of government, literally, to his successor, President Duma...

The tussle between the trio is not new as it dates back to last year when the CEO was suspended just six months into her contract. Initially, she was to be placed under a three-month suspension, but the suspension was further extended indefinitely on...

The President's choice of SEMPs for the 13th Parliament are Bogolo Kenewendo, Lesego Chombo, Pius Mokgware, Moeti Mohwasa, Dr Steven Modise. and Nono Kgafela-Mokoka."We wanted to be as broad as possible and bring in young women in particular with...

Masisi said this yesterday at the official handover of government to the incoming President Duma Boko. "I'm not willing to run for the presidency. Am I going to be politically active? I can’t tell, but am I running for President again? No. This...

As of press time on Thursday afternoon, spokesperson for the electoral management body Osupile Maroba said although they had not consolidated the entire numbers across the country, they could confirm that over 80% of voters had cast their votes. The...

Gaolathe is also Boko's deputy at the coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). He is the president of the Alliance for Progressives (AP). Last week Gaolathe won the Gaborone Bonnnington North parliamentary seat from the man who took it...

Hailing the moment as a true democratic process, Boko affirmed his commitment to the rule of law and praised Masisi for the smooth transition.The new president said his admiration and respect for Masisi grew as it is not easy to not only accept...

The small swearing in ceremony, conducted by the Chief Justice Terence Rannowane at the Gaborone High Court chambers was witnessed by few government officials, pastors, close family members and media.This comes after Boko, leader of the opposition...

He further said his family is now free to come back to Botswana.Khama further said he is in Gaborone and will meet with the President-Elect later this afternoon.“I am in Gaborone and plan to meet with President Boko later after his swearing in. You...