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Spira Tlhankane
  • Boko’s fear of wielding the axe

    With US President Donald Trump’s second administration having wasted little time in testing the boundaries of executive authority, many expected President Boko to show his presidential prowess with a series of executive orders in the first 100...

  • BCP 2024’s opposition of choice

    BCP was part of a seismic moment that saw the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) unseating the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after a 58-year rule. Although the BCP was eyeing 31 seats, which were needed to win government, the party which was...

  • BCP 2024’s opposition of choice

    BCP was part of a seismic moment that saw the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) unseating the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after a 58-year rule. Although the BCP was eyeing 31 seats, which were needed to win government, the party which was...

  • BCP banks on changed voter behaviour in 2029

    The BCP, which won a historic 15 parliamentary seats in the recent election, is confident that the voter who tasted blood in the October election could give the party a chance at government. For the first time since 1966, the voter removed the former...

  • BCP banks on changed voter behaviour in 2029

    The BCP, which won a historic 15 parliamentary seats in the recent election, is confident that the voter who tasted blood in the October election could give the party a chance at government. For the first time since 1966, the voter removed the former...

  • Gov’t to stop revenue repatriation from tourism

    Currently, much of the billions of pula flowing in the tourism sector are in the hands of foreign-owned companies, meaning a lot of it is repatriated out of the country. The sector contributes billions of pula to the overall economy. The Minister of...

  • Botswana-China celebrate historic milestone

    The event attracted government officials from both countries and was organised by the Botswana-China Friendship Association (BOCFA), which was also celebrating its 15th anniversary. Speaking at the event the Ambassador of China to Botswana Fan Yong...

  • Ipelegeng workers eye P2.5K salary as gov’t review wages

    Ipelegeng supervisors currently earn P701 per month while labourers get P617 each. Monthly wages for the Ipelegeng were last increased by P50 in April 2023.In the build-up to the 2024 General Election, President Duma Boko promised to pay Ipelegeng...

  • Gov't isn't broke, Gaolathe assures Batswana

    Speaking in Parliament recently, Gaolathe who also doubles as Finance minister, said at a national economic level the economy continues to operate smoothly supported by a stable macroeconomic and financial environment. "It is important to acknowledge...

  • Housing provision tops Boko’s priorities

    President Duma Boko, whose UDC won the General Election late last month, announced during his maiden State of The Nation (SONA) this week that they will lay the foundation for an affordable housing initiative by mapping housing needs, identifying...

  • Boko ‘mute’ on immediate promises

    For a man who was dangling dikano (oaths/promises) on the campaign trail, newly elected President Duma Boko’s maiden State of the Nation (SONA) did not address any of the promises he said he would make right away upon assuming state power. “By...

  • Moswaane breaks BPP’s 35-year ‘drought’

    By press time, Moswaane was confirmed as the first BPP MP since 1989 to make it to Parliament whilst fellow party comrade Nono Kgafela was still leading as counting continued in Kgatleng East. Originally called Bechuanaland People’s Party before...

  • Opposition promises will collapse economy – Masisi

    Since the 2024 election cycle began, various parties have been throwing digits around to lure voters as the country gears up for the General Election slated for next week. Speaking to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members on Saturday, Masisi said...

  • Motaosane’s unique place in Thamaga-Kumakwane

    His nickname ‘Taosi’ graces the lips of prospective voters throughout his home village of Thamaga. Motaosane, a backbencher who broke Thamaga’s long history of producing ministers is admired in these parts despite his lowly educational...

  • UDC unlikely to accept unfavourable election result

    It would not be the first time because in 2019 Boko petitioned the court and contested the outcome of the General Election citing “irregularities in some of the constituencies.” Signs are that if Boko does not win the October 30 election, he will...

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