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Chakalisa Dube
  • BFA snatches BFL’s preferred candidate

    In April, Mbatha announced the selection of an executive manager by June, a successor anticipated to assume the role of BFL CEO upon Mbatha's 12-month contract expiry next year.However, recent developments have shifted the scenario. Four...

  • Moatlhodi fuels speculation on next political move

    It was previously speculated that Moatlhodi intends not to contest the 2024 General Election when his term comes to an end. He was said to be vilely campaigning for Baemedi Medupi, who is the chairperson of the ruling party for the Francistown...

  • Phikwe citrus project to meet harvest deadline

    This was confirmed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi when addressing a political rally in Tonota over the weekend. Previously, there have been concerns from various stakeholders that challenges posed by factors such as managing the impact of COVID-19...

  • Bondo ponders retirement

    But Bondo denied he wants to go into active politics but confirmed plans to retire. In an interview this week, Bondo indicated that he is exploring the possibility of ending his refereeing reign.“From October 2, 2023, I will be active. I will be...

  • I'm ready to declare assets – President Masisi

    The narrative on Masisi’s wealth has been spreading at an alarming rate since he assumed the presidency in April 2018. Some accuse the President of enriching himself, members of his family, and members of his inner cycle at the expense of Batswana,...

  • AP joins fight against vote 'rigging'

    The AP and the UDC are expected to work together at the 2024 General Election. The two parties have entered into talks with a view to work together at the next general election.The decision by the AP to join the fight against 'rigging' was...

  • Political parties advised to improve vetting processes

    Parties will soon go for their primary elections in preparation for the 2024 General Election. The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has so far indicated that it will go for primaries next month.On the other side, the Botswana National Front (BNF) will...

  • Tanzania side clarifies Cooper’s failed move

    The club finished fourth in the just-ended season and is now led by a Motswana, former Botswana Football Association (BFA) head of competitions, Olebile Sikwane, who is the club's CEO.Recently, the club expressed a desire to sign Cooper after his...

  • Setete returns as BFA consultant

    According to insiders, Setete, who previously held the post of competitions manager, began his consultancy role early this month. He reportedly officiated at a BFA event in Maun recently.The association usually announces senior appointments but has...

  • Saleshando unveils BCP’s 2024 master plan

    The two entities have been bickering for some time. The BCP has constantly accused the UDC leader, Duma Boko, of absolute authoritarianism. Boko has, however, denied the accusations in various platforms. Imaginably, the biggest challenge for the BCP...

  • ‘Match fixing’ report will not be made public – BFA

    The Commission submitted its findings two weeks ago. The BFA had previously said that it is studying the report and the findings or final determination by the association will be "shared publicly in due course".However, this week BFA CEO, Mfolo Mfolo...

  • BCP to contest 2024 general elections solo

    The party will however not quit the UDC now as that could trigger by-elections."Ga ke batle ope wa babega dikgang a re, a se se raya gore re dule mo UDC. Akere BPF e le boleletse gore e tsene mo UDC. A bakile ba ya ko palamenteng ba ya go raya...

  • By-election losses bother Saleshando

    Saleshando was addressing party members yesterday in Tutume at the party’s annual conference themed ‘Save Botswana’. Since announcing plans to exit the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), an opposition coalition, the BCP has lost five council...

  • BCP in early manifesto launch

    Saleshando made the announcement yesterday when addressing BCP members in Tutume, where the party held its two day annual conference, which officially comes to an end today. Local political parties often launch their respective manifestos during the...

  • BDP mum on councillor convicted of indecent assault

    Modise is a nominated councillor in Gaborone. He was found guilty and convicted of indecent assault by Extension II Magistrate, Tshoganetso Atamelang approximately two weeks ago.He was given a two-year suspended jail sentence. His conviction is a...

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