The idiom ,“a cat has nine lives”, aptly captures Majaga’s political career. Love or loathe him, Majaga is probably the only politician since the advent of democracy in Botswana to face serious criminal charges for the most part of his...
One day in 2021, the nation woke to a shocking black and white image of Reikeletseng placed under the Botswana Police’s ‘wanted person’ section. By then, Reikeletseng was already a far cry from the rocking, bubbly and assertive sports...
By neglecting his constituents and slacking in Parliament debates and hardly bringing forth the struggles of residents of Molepolole, Oabile Regoeng sealed his fate in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s Bulela Ditswe over the weekend. According...
Consequently, the winner will face significant campaign responsibilities. Two Cabinet ministers Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti battled it out for the BDP primary elections with the latter winning by 5, 758 votes against Serame who garnered 4 ,031...
His loss in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries over the weekend proves that prioritising loyalty to leadership came at a hefty price. Moagi, who also doubles as Minister of Minerals and Energy, found himself caught between a rock and a...
Pule garnered 1, 472 followed by Lucas Kgosi’s 1, 363 votes and Pakiso Pule got a paltry 127 votes. Just before the elections were postponed to the following day owing to delay with voters’ rolls production, Pule and Kgosi met where the minister...
Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Dr. Kefentse Mzwinila won the BDP primaries for Mmadinare constituency after attracting 1,760 votes. Molebatsi came second with 1,263 votes while Barulaganyi Mogotsi was third with 503 votes....
Despite facing strong competition from Kentse Rammdi, who also enjoys significant local support, Letsholo's effective performance in Parliament has possibly contributed to his successful primary elections. In the primary elections, Letsholo...
Visibly frustrated Masisi was speaking at the launch of the Merck Foundation in Botswana on Wednesday, an event diametrically not related to politics.Masisi revealed that women are practically the backbone of every department and definitely more than...
Already, some members, including Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, who lost to Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti, and Assistant Minister Molebatsi Molebatsi, have indicated their intentions to appeal. Furthermore, more complaints are expected, as...
Meswele who passed on September 14, 2015 fell victim to an issue of mistaken identity as it is believed by the courts that Legwale had hired hitman Mkhuha to take out his now ex-wife Dimpho Meswele. But the hitmen took out the late former...
The accused allegedly defiled the young girl between July 2020 and September 2020.During cross examination today the accused stated that the complainant (names withheld) was not upfront with her age and was the one in control of their...
The winner of the primaries will face incumbent Polson Majaga of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Mompati Seitiso of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Analysts have predicted a very tight race at the elections because the two...
The Bagammngwato capital is made up of three constituencies, namely, Serowe South, Serowe North and Serowe West, which parliamentary seats are all occupied by the BPF. The party made history in the 2019 General Election winning all the seats without...
He expressed displeasure that some Block 7 residents are missing from the voters’ roll and noted that even his wife and sister are incorrectly listed in Block 3 instead of Block 7 (Peolwane). Sebereko is the incumbent councillor for Peolwane ward....
ChobeThe Minister of Justice, Machana Ronald Shamukuni, has won this constituency for the ruling party for the past two general elections after wrestling it from opposition, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in 2014. However, he does not have his...
France is charged with three counts of murder and one count of unlawful wounding. According to the charge sheet, on or about July 17, 2024 at or near Mmoroso ward in Tatisiding village in the North East France murdered his sons.The charge sheet...
After the announcement of the results at the Goodhope Senior Secondary School, Serame said she would be registering her complaint with the party.Now ,In a letter seen by MmegiOnline, Serame details her complaints in a three pages letter.The grounds...
This prestigious event showcased the university's commitment to fostering Business acumen and Leadership Skills within its Community and beyond. Speaking at the official opening, BA ISAGO University’s Business Development Director, Amagolo...
FRANCISTOWN: While the BDP rejected that motion in Parliament, its constitution stipulates that the counting of votes (council and parliamentary) should be carried out in polling stations as was the case during the recent BDP primaries. The Bill by...
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