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Carter Morupisi was barred from contesting by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for his 2022 conviction for corruption. Having worked hard campaigning in the constituency and also being part of those who crafted the BPF manifesto, it would...

He arrived before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate with an application to have the warrants that relate to a case in which he is facing charges including unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and receiving stolen property set aside.Dipate...

Having released their maiden manifesto late into the campaign in 2019, and the same overshadowed by the influence of Khama as an individual who is at odds with his former party, it would seem like the same will repeat towards the 2024 General...

In addition to telling them about existing government programmes, Masisi donated an assortment of livestock to Tshimoyapula, promising to do more for residents if they voted for his party at the national polls slated for October 30, 2024. Mmegi has...

This is as Bogosi Act gives the Minister powers to protect Mothusa Kgosi as they cannot be removed without his involvement. Even though the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, and Serogola would not be dragged into...

Domkrag’s Lesedi Phuthego, who in 2019 polls missed the constituency with just under 400 votes margin, could pull a surprise win if the BPF does not get their house in order. The BPF, with only a week left before nominations for members of...

Government is likely to resist his bid as they have already challenged his legitimacy for the position. Khama announced to Bagammangwato over the weekend that he was ready to take over the reins for the first time since being appointed in 1977. “On...

Addressing Bagammangwato on Saturday, Khama said he stayed in exile for three years with his parents, who were sent away by colonial authorities shortly after his birth in the United Kingdom. “It's just like when I was born. I was born in...

Kgafela has been accusing Ramono of insubordination and failure to work well with others, Mmegi has learnt. The expulsion was confirmed to this publication by Kgafela's spokesperson, Letlotsa Phalafala. "I can confirm with certainty of the sun...

Kaboeamodimo is former president Ian Khama’s trusted right-hand man who is also CEO of the SKI Khama Foundation. He was over the weekend launched as the BPF candidate ahead of the October 30 slated polls in rather underwhelming circumstances....

The unions have described the dismissals as hasty, unwarranted, and unjustified, labelling them as a senseless attempt to resolve a long-standing dispute over unpaid salaries. The matter could escalate to the Industrial Court as the unions which had...

In a letter addressed to the Greater Gaborone District Health Management Team (DHMT) Coordinator, the union demands the temporary closure of the clinic until adequate staffing and equipment are provided, warning of legal action if the situation is...

While some party leaders and members expressed displeasure after their president, Mephato Reatile, announced that he had used his powers to pull out the party from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) earlier this year, the members have now...

The BPF held primary elections in a number of places in the Central District a fortnight ago including the hotly contested three Serowe constituencies. Only one parliamentary candidate was declared a winner: Baratiwa Mathoothe of Serowe North owing...

The coalition will go into the October billed polls seeking nothing but victory under the stewardship of Duma Boko. For the first time, an opposition party candidate is confident enough to target only the State House. The UDC had initially planned to...