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The BDP’s strongholds are firmly established, providing them with a significant advantage over their competitors PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BDP could scrape through

Botswana is left with less than four days to run its national General Election, and with that in mind, political parties have intensified their efforts to secure victory. Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE looks into the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) dynamics. Despite all the odds, the BDP appears positioned to triumph in the 13th General Election.

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Selolwane is charged with raping a 13-year-old girl back in January at Oodi village in Kgatleng District.

Selolwane turns to Lobatse High Court for bail

After being denied bail on numerous occasions, rape accused Samuel Selolwane’s quest for freedom continued this morning as he turned to the Lobatse High Court pleading for bail.

Crime Scene

Boyfriend fatally strikes girlfriend with stone

A 36-year-old man from Masokola ward, Mmadinare, has handed himself over to the police after fleeing the scene where he fatally struck his 32-year-old girlfriend with a stone on Sunday morning.

Ian Khama. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Khama magnet misses target in Jwaneng

Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) president, Mephato Reatile, got a rude awakening over the weekend as he learnt that the 'Khama magic' has missed his constituency.

IEC vs Opposition 'ballot box escort' judgment today

IEC vs Opposition 'ballot box escort' judgment today

The Maun High Court is set to deliver its judgment at 2pm today in a case involving the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The case, brought forward by the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), petitions for the provision of ballot box escorts.

Ramoreboli. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Ramoreboli answers Zebras call

Hours after Jwaneng Galaxy coach, Morena Ramoreboli indicated his readiness to take up the Zebras job, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) has confirmed his appointment on an interim basis.

The BDP’s strongholds are firmly established, providing them with a significant advantage over their competitors PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP could scrape through

Botswana is left with less than four days to run its national General Election, and with that in mind, political parties have intensified their efforts to secure victory. Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE looks into the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) dynamics. Despite all the odds, the BDP appears positioned to triumph in the 13th General Election.

The BCP filed a complaint with the Judge President of the Court of Appeal Tau

BCP moves to compel IEC to release digital voters roll

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has filed a case with the Maun High Court urgently seeking that the court compels the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide the party with a digital voters roll.

Editor's Comment
Let us all go to vote

Figures released by the country’s electoral management body have shown that a total of 1, 037, 684 people have registered to vote.However, eligible voters could be discouraged by events leading to the voting day like poor execution of advance voting amid talks that the elections could be unfair.There have also been threats by certain opposition politicians that shall the elections not be free and fair, they will halt them.Despite these...

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