Justice Kebonang has denied the allegations calling it, "lies and an act of evil and wickedness" on the part of the complainant to question his judicial decisions issued in the course of the management of the said case. “The substance of the...
Khama left Botswana in a huff late 2021 following an acrimonious relationship with his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Then, Khama-who had formed the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), a splinter party of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party...
In addition to telling them about existing government programmes, Masisi donated an assortment of livestock to Tshimoyapula, promising to do more for residents if they voted for his party at the national polls slated for October 30, 2024. Mmegi has...
This is as Bogosi Act gives the Minister powers to protect Mothusa Kgosi as they cannot be removed without his involvement. Even though the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, and Serogola would not be dragged into...
According to BPF officials, Khama will lead the yellow movement on the campaign trail "as a national campaign manager" to bolster the party ahead of next month’s General Election.BPF president, Mephato Reatile, highlighted that the ex-president of...
Domkrag’s Lesedi Phuthego, who in 2019 polls missed the constituency with just under 400 votes margin, could pull a surprise win if the BPF does not get their house in order. The BPF, with only a week left before nominations for members of...
There are fears that if the BDP leadership fails to mend fences amongst its members in the area, the ruling party may very well find itself bidding farewell to the constituency. Tension arose after the CC declared that a re-run in the constituency...
However, Balule pointed out that the President cannot appoint someone from outside Cabinet in the current situation, where there are no Members of Parliament available."It is the President’s prerogative to decide who remains in Parliament and who...
Party members credit her for achieving financial independence for the Women’s Wing, a significant shift from the past. They describe her as a hardworking leader who stepped in when the party needed a strong guiding figure. Her character of being...
This Setswana proverb resonates very well with the words of former Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Solomon Sekwakwa, who from an early stage was able to foretell that Serame, Botswana’s Minister of Finance, was...
Throughout his political career, he has maintained a low profile, seldom commenting on political issues, which has led many to believe that he would never openly challenge the political status quo. Yet, recent events have proven that beneath his...
This week’s suspension of Dikoloti ended a bloody battle and something red was spilt by the central committee’s decision and it is the same smell, which has now attracted the olfactory organs of the royal blue wolves.Researchers have discovered...
Dikoloti has been suspended by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and lost party ticket last week despite winning the party primaries in the Goodhope-Mmathethe constituency. Dikoloti who was plotting a move back to the candidacy before President...
Dikoloti has ended speculation about his political future when he finally acceded to calls to go as an independent. He will, therefore, not be part of the BDP candidates in next month’s polls. He will be contesting as an independent candidate after...
Dikoloti, who is the Minister of Health and is currently on suspension from the party has accused the BDP of setting traps for him and favouring Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame over him. Despite winning the July primaries, the BDP central committee...
It is allegedl that the deceased and another had a fight over a girlfriend.Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna said the murder incident occurred Sunday at around 10pm near a shebeen in Bokaa ward,...
Her body was discovered in the wee hours of Independence Day.Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Moatlhodi Onalenna said the woman was found by one of her children around 3am hanging from a tree in their yard and reported the...
Addressing the media yesterday after his successful presidential nomination at the Gaborone High Court, Boko stated that this year they do not want a repeat of the 2019 General Election where the UDC believed that Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...
Dibete police station commander, Superintendent, Meshack Ranku, said the fatal accident involving a Toyota Vitz and an Audi occured around 20:50hrs.He stated that the Toyota Vitz had three people on board, the driver and two passengers whilst the...
BDP witnessed one of its dramatic Bulela Ditswe (primary elections) when the outright winner Dikoloti was tossed aside to give way to the preferred candidate Serame. Dikoloti decided to approach court for reinstatement, which he later withdrew....
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