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The case follows the recent Call Duties ‘strike’ doctors allegedly staged within the health sector, which BDU has denied engaging in arguing that "no strike or industrial action has taken place".The DPSM and the Attorney General,...

The party’s Kweneng East region gathered in Kopong, where it was revealed that some contenders for the primaries aren’t exactly playing by the book. This region encompasses four constituencies, Lentsweletau-Mmopane, Gabane-Mmankgodi,...

Khama shared that during the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Angola on Thursday, where he was an invitee, the interaction occurred.“After receiving the award and standing with the leaders on the stage for a photograph....

The case comes shortly after Butale failed to convince Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court that he was wrongfully suspended and expelled. Butale is not about to give up on his presidency as he had already filed an appeal with the...

Butale has further filed an urgent application for stay of execution of Justice Zein Kebonang's judgement which confirmed his suspension and expulsion from the party.As if that was not enough, he has filed a review application to re-look into his...

The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Attorney General have initiated legal proceedings against the Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) in connection with a contentious strike carried out by doctors within the health services...

During his parliamentary speech, Keorapetse called for immediate corrective actions, shedding light on the DIS’ conduct and role within Botswana’s democratic framework.Keorapetse underlined fundamental democratic principles in his address,...

The directive, which grants nurses and midwives the authority to dispense medication, has sparked controversy and raised concerns amongst patients and the public.Central to BONU’s objection is the apparent lack of a clear legal foundation...

The Member of Parliament for Maun East Goretetse Kekgonegile, on Monday raised crucial questions in Parliament regarding the well-being and protection of the DPP staff.The questions posed by Kekgonegile to the Minister of Justice Ronald Shamukuni...

Interestingly, former president Ian Khama is the only one who was not handed a prison sentence due to his ‘outstanding’ mitigatory submissions. The case pertains to an impugned meeting held on June 5, 2023, involving the respondents, who are...

The complaint targets key figures including Justice Michael Motlhabi of the Lobatse High Court, Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao and Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng.The controversy stems from two separate cases, Case No....

On July 24, Motlhabi of the Lobatse High Court ordered the annulment of the June 5 suspension of former BPF president, Biggie Butale. Justice Motlhabi deemed the orchestrators of Butale's suspension, including secretary-general Tshekedi Khama,...

Last week, a court order issued by Justice Zein Kebonang upheld the BPF’s decision to expel Butale from the party. In response, the faction declared Reatile as their new leader and revealed plans for an elective congress, signalling hope for the...

The Mephato Reatile-led faction of the party, following a recent court victory, may have already popped the champagne and made significant party decisions, but Butale is not ready to concede just yet – he has decided to fight back and filed an...

Butale, who approached the court on urgency after his latest suspension which was then followed by expulsion from the party, failed to convince Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court that he was wrongfully kicked out. He was of the view...