Hence the party said by installing Reuben Kaizer as their parliamentary candidate for the constituency, they aim to rain down hellfire on Keorapetse-who used to be their own. The incumbent MP was expelled from the BCP in 2022 after becoming a thorn...
In a rather interesting turn of events, the national leadership have decided to listen to the people. While the presidency has ignored comments by those querying the constitutional review process, the State Presidency Minister Kabo Morwaeng could not...
State President minister, Kabo Morwaeng, had gazetted three bills which are: Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 12 of 2024); Former Vice-Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 13...
The conflict has been brought to light through a letter addressed to the BPF's secretary-general, Lawrence Ookeditse, by Segadimo Legal Practice on behalf of their clients: Boatametse Nthobogang, Mmapula Tsholofelo Amos, Thabiso Tendani, and...
Mokone is suspected of killing Tlhatswane after hitting him with a brick on the head on August 3, 2024, at Lesetlhana Ward in Ramotswa. Mokone, who was formally charged with murder, was further remanded in police custody as the prosecutor, Simon...
When giving an update on the accident, Tatitown Police Station commander, Boipuso Baatweng said that investigations into what may have caused the accident are ongoing. “We are yet to interview the driver of the minibus who is still hospitalised but...
Justice Reuben Lekorwe of the Lobatse High Court reviewed the minister's decision calling it flawed after residents complained. The residents had raised complaints that a Kgosana was appointed and later recognised by the minister without them...
Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, who lost to Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti, has opposed the election outcome and as per the party constitution for appeals has lodged a petition within the stipulated seven days. In response to her appeal,...
To be staged on September 6 and 7, the 'Motswasele II' premiere is part of celebrating Botswana's cultural heritage at the Dithubaruba Music and Cultural Festival. In response to pressing challenges that threaten the essence of...
Over the years, Police Day has been struggling to draw large crowds that BDF Day seems to do so with ease, but this year has proven men and women in blue to be just as capable of attracting the masses. The police celebration managed to entertain the...
The grievances from the union are contained in a petition that was read to the company employees before being handed to its managing director Calistus Chijoro on Saturday in Palapye. Johdee is subcontracted to support operations at Morupule Coal Mine...
New Era College of Arts, Science and Technology on July 26 held the annual Women In Engineering Round Table Talk under the theme 'Enhanced By Engineering'. The objective was to, amongst others, support women in their pursuit as leaders to...
Notably, decisions made by the regional committees are not final until the CC has reviewed and agreed with them. The BDP has received 22 appeals from the first batch of primary elections, and the deadline for appeals for the second batch was last...
The same will also apply to the former vice president and their spouse and children. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who has since expressed regret at conferring former president Ian Khama with additional retirement benefits, could face a revolt from...
The chairperson of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has been decrying the fact that he was being forced to continue with the appeal despite his desire to forego it. Morupisi’s attorney, Busang Manewe, told the bench of Justices, comprising Lakhvinder...
Billy who is also the Assistant Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, was also absent at Pelotshwaana Primary School during the official announcement of the parliamentary results in Donga. When asked for a comment if he accepted the results...
Kgosi has served Tsholetsa House with a letter in which he raised an array of concerns regarding the recent BDP primary elections that took place in the constituency. The Assistant Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Mabuse Pule won...
Although some women did not win the primaries, the overall outcome shows notable progress in women competing for political positions. Specifically, 11 women participated in the parliamentary primary elections. Of these, five won, and another one ran...
The women’s voting power and influence became her vehicle to victory then, but this time around, she did not play her cards right. Despite her best-laid plans, the outcome was not what was expected. Makwinja was, in the end, so near and yet so far...
According to Kekgonegile, the BCP will, therefore, have to negotiate with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to benefit from the funding. "Firstly, 90% of the Bill gives every party an opportunity to benefit based on their hard work. In the...
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