Speaking to MmegiOnline this morning, the family’s spokesperson and younger brother to the deceased, Victor Tlhaselo, shared that it is quite comforting to see that the nation is in mourning with the family.Batswana took to social media to pass on...
Kablay passed on on Wednesday this week and was buried yesterday at the Ramotswa cemetery because of his belief. Regardless of differing opinions about him, Kablay was among the few former MPs who emphasised the importance of holding Cabinet...
The proposal of the 11 opposition parties led by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) comes in the wake of the refusal by the Attorney General (AG) and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to reverse the impugned appointments. According to the...
Lucas is the only candidate alongside Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s chairperson, Slumber Tsogwane, to have contested the General Election every election year since 1999. While Lucas’ door-knocking efforts against BDP’s James Maruatona in...
He does not filter his language when he speaks about the process of elections. He has a strong belief that for the past 12 parliamentary polls, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has not been so popular like its popular vote reflects, giving the...
Hunyepa will face BDP parliamentary candidate Simon Moabi in the contest for Tati-West constituency and Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP)'s Leornard Mutheto for the 2024 General Election slated for October 30. Moabi topped Tshepo Makhani of the...
The BCP says what is concerning is the growth rates of investment, productivity, external competitiveness, and the economy in general, have fallen drastically short of the levels required. As a result, the BCP says it aims to address unemployment,...
He arrived before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate with an application to have the warrants that relate to a case in which he is facing charges including unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and receiving stolen property set aside.Dipate...
“The time for change is now,” Boko thunders as he opened the conversation just in the corridors of the Gaborone High Court. He led a brigade of royal blue-kitted loyalists who had come to witness him being nominated alongside other party leaders...
Four political parties successfully registered their presidential nominees, which is an important step pre the 2024 General Election which is billed for October 30. Masisi was nominated as the BDP presidential candidate for the second term, while...
In her affidavit responding to Dikoloti’s allegations of favouritism displayed by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Central Committee (CC), Serame said she was never favoured nor was she part of the decision of the CC but rather appealed the...
After a thorough examination, the Commission will also confirm the nomination of candidates who are fit to stand for public office as Botswana gears up for the General Election later this month. This is a critical moment for all because some...
Having released their maiden manifesto late into the campaign in 2019, and the same overshadowed by the influence of Khama as an individual who is at odds with his former party, it would seem like the same will repeat towards the 2024 General...
Pilane and his family (Masisi)'s relationship reached a point of no return when the two parties went in and out of the courts. Pilane then accused the Masisi family of ousting him from their company Building Services (Proprietary) Limited owned...
Government has revealed the two major referral hospitals, Princess Marina and Nyangabgwe, saw a total of 28 babies delivered on Independence Day.Ministry of Health spokesperson Christopher Nyanga told MmegiOnline that they are yet to conclude...
The ward, Ntloolengwae in Molepolole North was initially given to the AP activist, Champion Tsomele, to represent the UDC in the upcoming General Election.However, things took a nasty turn when the president of the UDC, Duma Boko, recently launched...
Speaking at the Botswana Medical Aid (BOMAID) stakeholder engagement meeting in Maun on Wednesday, Maripe noted that the district is struggling with a high rise of diseases such as the recent outbreak of diarrhoea on children under five years, which...
This decision rests squarely on the residents of Selebi-Phikwe West constituency, who will determine whether he deserves another chance to represent them. They must consider whether Keorapetse has truly advocated for their interests during his term...
Makwinja said this when addressing Full Council session of the Tutume District Council (TDC) on Wednesday. She said: “As Africans we should sit down and deliberate on how we can address the burning issue of human-wildlife conflict and how we can...
Mashila was giving an update on the HIV situation in the Tonota District recently during the Month of Prayer against HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence(GBV) and road traffic crashes. According to Mashila, they registered 60 cases of teenage pregnancy...
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