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Moswaane has a popular moniker, ‘Timmy’, borrowed from a character in an American soap opera, Passions, because of his loquacious disposition while a councillor at the Francistown City Council. He confesses that when he landed in Francistown in...

Dikoloti is an indefatigable combatant who singlehandedly tumbled the ‘Goliath’ in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the party that had ironically introduced him to active politics. When chips were low, and the political home he had trusted...

He’s known for advocating radical reforms, particularly in tackling corruption, and has a strong grassroots connection, evident in his recent upset win as Botswana National Front (BNF) treasurer general.Khan’s experience in various leadership...

Mmegi’s Arts&Culture Coordinator, Goitsemodimo Kaelo, finds it difficult to gauge how the UDC has performed in the past year, “specifically because of the economic situation the country finds itself in.” Despite the challenging circumstances,...

Early in his life at secondary school, the 55-year-old Capricorn (Zodiac) had already identified politics as his first choice ahead of everything. There is a strong belief that Capricorns are popular and highly regarded for their ambition,...

In the vernacular, sometimes a bad year is condemned to the gutters, to the extent of wishing it never existed, “Ngwaga o o sa nthateng ga o fete.”To their fellow scribes and family members, the year 2025 is a year they will definitely choose to...

When he was elected to the National Assembly for the first time in 2019, the Palapye-born legislator changed attire for the classic checked suits of many colours in his closet. He, however, has other plain coloured suits, which he adorns on...

Although he has a successful political career by far, the 64-year-old Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Thamaga/Kumakwane legislator never wished to become a politician in the first place. But circumstances conspired against him, forcing him to abandon...

The Mall’s sturdiness has helped it stand the test of time, even with glaring stiff competition, especially with the advent of the development of modern malls like Airport Junction, Game City, River Walk, Molapo Crossing Mall, Sarona City Mall, The...

The BPF emerged from a controversy-ridden elective congress where the Ookeditse/Reatile axis fired each other from the party in a chaotic fashion. The current developments at the BPF are akin to what had hit another BDP offshoot, the Botswana...

The BPF is joining the rest of the local political formations, which bear multiple political scars from past experiences. In fact, all Botswana political parties have been exhibiting various behaviours and taking risks. Key to all these political...

The by-election, which was precipitated by the passing on of former area Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Micus Chimbombi, has come at an interesting time in the country’s political affairs. His death has created a vacancy that the by-election will...

The announcement of the seventh army commander will be made at the SSKB, and this is an event that has left military personnel in tenterhooks, as they are curious to appreciate the new line of command. The issue has become topical in the corridors of...

ISTANBUL: Istanbul, the enchanting city that straddles Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of exquisiteness, history and culture. Its stunning architectural splendour, vibrant markets and breath-taking natural scenery make it a destination like no...

Speaking at the event’s closing ceremony at Istanbul’s convention centre, Erdogan was elated that Africa continues to show interest in TABEF, which he is positive will continue strengthening trade between the African nations and Turkey. This...