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This turmoil began with the suspension of the founding president, Biggie Butale, due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Subsequently, the party descended into deep factionalism within the National Executive Committee (NEC), with members coming and...

Despite a last-minute challenge from fellow National Executive Committee (NEC) member Prince Bosilong, Reatile won with 829 votes, Bosilong trailed with just 33 votes, while seven ballots were spoilt.The BPF congress, originally scheduled to commence...

Khama emphasised that he had a plan to counter the BDP's ‘wicked’ actions in the build-up to the 2024 General Election. Khama minced no words as he expressed his deep-seated concerns about the BDP's leadership. "We started BPF in...

“He envisioned a Botswana where each individual’s talents are nurtured, enabling them to achieve their full potential. A nation where education and healthcare are not merely rights but the cornerstones of our progress and prosperity.A homeland...

According to Norris, given the global competitiveness of higher education post COVID-19, UB will now focus more on strengthening core functions and co-creation with stakeholders to create value.In line with the UB Act, which Norris referred to in the...

According to documents seen by this publication, attorneys Kago Mokotedi and Joram Matomela legal bills thus far stand at over P300,000. As if that is not enough, through a notice of demand for security of costs, the BPF, its national executive...

The development offers the Mapogo family another opportunity to seek compensation for the costs of the hurried burial of their loved one, Nigel Mapogo, as well as the emotional distress and shock resulting from negligence.The parties involved in this...

In his inaugural addresses, Tiego flanked by his leadership team including his vice Apostle Donald Motsumi, secretary-general Wazha Phumaphi, party chair Julius Baitumetse, and treasurer Maipelo Mophuting, said they will transform the BMD into a...

Lebasa was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison, with five-year sentences for each of the two counts ordered to run consecutively.It was alleged that Lebasa and another not before the court had some time between 2015 and 2016 at Majweng and...

Over the weekend, Butale convened a gathering in Gaborone, drawing supporters adorned in the party's trademark yellow attire and presenting himself as both a member and the president of the BPF.This follows the party's National Executive...

On the other hand, the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) is advising trade unions to be prepared for such situations. In a statement, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, the deputy secretary-general of BOFEPUSU, expressed concern about the deteriorating...

He disregarded the ruling from the word go and went across the country addressing BPF members as ‘president’. The party is now fed up with antics and has moved to restrain him.Through JJ Matomela Attorneys, the BPF NEC has written to Butale’s...

Bring back my presidency!Through his notice of motion, Butale who is represented by attorney Kole Kole wanted an order directing and ordering that the matter be heard as one of urgency and that the ordinary rules of court relating to times, forms and...

Justice Mphetlhe's ruling declared the doctors' actions an unlawful strike, triggered by a press release that called for the suspension of emergency call duties from August 1, 2023. In response, Dr Kefilwe Selema, the president of the union,...

Butale has filed an urgent application seeking to stop the execution and implementation of decisions made by the BPF and its National Executive Committee (NEC) to suspend and expel him from the party, as well as his role as party president. He aims...