Following a series of internal rifts, the party splintered, giving rise to the Botswana Republican Party (BRP) last October. As the BPF prepares for the upcoming elections on October 30, divisions remain apparent, with some members, including key...
According to Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Goitsemang Sekgabo, the suspect visited the girlfriend on Sunday morning and they quarrelled on allegations that she was cheating on her-a dispute that led to a fight. "Whilst...
Selolwane is charged with raping a 13-year-old girl back in January at Oodi village in Kgatleng District. He is charged alongside the 13-year-old’s mother and a friend of the mother who is the third accused in the matter. Both Selolwane and the...
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...
Speaking at the memorial ceremony in Phakalane, family spokesperson Ndiya Mogale stated she was the one who discovered Mogale in a bad state with the stench coming from the kitchen."I got into Tshephang's kitchen on Monday where I was met by a...
For instance, in Francistown East, Godisang Radisigo has an assignment of retaining the constituency for the ruling party, while the Botswana Congress Party's (BCP) Vain Mamela, will attempt to overcome his reputation as a perennial general...
Recently, President Mokgweetsi Masisi launched an electric vehicle assembly plant that sparked a wildfire of insults and slander against the government from many online revellers mainly because of a prevailing trust deficit over manifesto promise....
Molapise further said it was very unfortunate that they lost a loyal, committed, dedicated member of the party of the opposition struggle. He stated that Gudu was one of the long serving members of the BPP and remained faithful to the party over the...
He said it is a known fact that the BDP has over the years maintained its culture of successfully solving even the hardest of issues in-house as well as containing its membership despite all odds. Speaking at a veterans' tea engagement in Maun,...
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...
For instance, in the 2014 General Election, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) won four out of five constituencies in Gaborone while the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) won one. In contrast, the BDP secured control of all five constituencies in...
Addressing the gathering, party chairperson,Slumber Tsogwane passionately underscored that collaboration is essential for their success. The BDP candidate for Lentsweletau-Lephephe Constituency, Legojane Kebaitse was launched on Sunday by Vice...
This constituency is dynamic and often influenced by the local chieftaincy (bogosi), depending on its relationship with the government and the presence of conflicts during elections. Such factors significantly impact voter sentiment and can dictate...
Kgatleng EastThough reconstituted, the Kgatleng East constituency was in 2014 won by the UDC from the BCP that had won it in 2009. The constituency would in 2019 be won by Mabuse Pule of the BDP. It remains to be seen who will snatch it with Pule a...
In the context of Botswana, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has had the rare distinction of enjoying custody of the power of the people for almost six decades. But, 2024 is no ordinary year for the country. Once again, the people have regained...
This constituency is dynamic and often influenced by the local chieftaincy (bogosi), depending on its relationship with the government and the presence of conflicts during elections. Such factors significantly impact voter sentiment and can dictate...
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...
The opposition unit highlighted that neither the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Botswana Police Service (BPS), nor the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) would stand in the way of a clean electoral process on their watch. Addressing a...
Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) secretary-general Kutlwano Mukokomani has confirmed the authenticity of the report in circulation about their plans. They are expecting about P2 million (CHF 128,636) from the mother body in Switzerland.DREF remains...
As this year’s General Election swiftly approaches, custodians of the law, Botswana Police Service (BPS) have cautioned candidates, voters, and election officials to comply with the Electoral Act. Mmegi Staff Writer, PINI BOTHOKO had a chat with...