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In what could be seen as both a noble act of humanity or a good advertising strategy, the party’s women’s wing recently launched BDP branded merchandise targeting women and specifically for expectant mothers and newborn babies. The initiative was...

Some members of Balwela Kgosi (a group made of Bagammangwato tribesmen and women fighting for Ian Khama) who had camped outside the Khama family home in Serowe over the weekend were denied a permit to march to the Kgotla by the Police. Determined to...

They would on the day of the marathon invade the Kgotla with placards where they clashed with the police resulting in at least eight of them being arrested. They also claim some were brutalised. According to Balwela-Kgosi chairperson, their visit to...

Louisa Urquilla (in her capacity as Executor of the Estate of the late Johannes Welhemus Moller) wants to be a party in a case in which the trio is attempting to stop the transfer of a sale of a lucrative 1,730 hectares horticultural farm to a...

Khama is demanding that the minister appoints Seretse Peter Khama as the regent. Consequently, Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane has empanelled three judges to the matter namely Justices Bengbame Sechele, Godfrey Nthomiwa and Itumeleng Segopolo each...

The union believes the health system has qualified individuals, a lot of whom are BONU members. The ministry earlier this month advertised vacancies titled: "EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 25 OF 2024" with nine vacancy codes. Unamused by...

President Mokgweetsi Masisi commended the event organisers who were led by Bagammangwato deputy regent Kgosi Serogola Seretse, emphasising the importance of celebrating the exemplary leadership of Sir Seretse Khama. “What is happening today is...

Masisi reacted to the G7's decision that all diamonds sold in G7 countries now need to be certified in Antwerp, Belgium, as part of sanctions on Russia. The President called this a wrong decision that is taking away Botswana and other diamond...

It has since emerged that a dead man who owned the farm before it was 'donated' by his widow wants it back through the Executioner of his estate. They are challenging the alleged donation of the farm to the current seller who is on the verge...

The 41-year-old woman allegedly wanted to have her husband Leshiba Oscar Tau killed in May 2022, but her attempts were foiled by security agents. She is now facing a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. Leshiba applied for bail in terms of Section...

Several speakers and those who attended the funeral from across the political divide spoke highly of Nkamo and how she impacted their lives. Nkamo’s uncle, Murray Dipate, said his niece, who was also his comrade at the BNF, was a very resourceful...

The BPF held a rally in Serowe on Saturday ahead of one that would be hosted by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) the following day. Speaking at the rally over the telephone on Saturday, Khama said his former co-accused in illegal possession and...

Over the weekend, dozens of Bazezuru expressed their support for Masisi and joined the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Although the Bazezuru haven't been prominently visible in Botswana's political landscape, President Masisi has engaged...

He says the DIS losing streak is a sign that the agency, which he formed after becoming president, is rogue under Director General (DG) Peter Magosi. Khama was charged alongside former DIS DG Isaac Kgosi, former Police Commissioner, Keabetswe...

Pre-school education lays the groundwork for a child's learning journey. Despite the increasing value attached to pre-school education and its recognition by the revised National Education Policy, many pre-school teachers remain untrained, which...