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Chakalisa Dube
  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • Tsogwane supports ministries’ relocation to Francistown

    Tsogwane was speaking here at the official reopening of one of Francistown’s major malls, the Blue Jacket Plaza, on Friday. He pointed out that the relocation of some of the ministries could help boost the economy of the city. The Francistown’s...

  • CoF inches closer to evicting market vendors

    For over five years the vendors have been resisting calls to relocate. They argue that other alternative spaces offered by the council are not suitable for the businesses.On the other hand, council authorities argue that the land where the market is...

  • Tati River receives funding for rehabilitation

    The river has over the years lost its natural aura because of human interventions and climate change.This week when addressing a full council meeting, Francistown Mayor Godisang Radisigo announced that funds have been availed for the rehabilitation...

  • BFA meet to decide on leaked audio

    In the audio, there are suggestions of match-fixing, which prompted authorities, including the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to urge the BFA to get to the bottom of the matter.Mojaki...

  • Debswana, BotsPost unveil ‘Diamond for Botswana’ stamps

    Debswana wholly sponsored the stamps project and the launch at a combined value of P950,000.The stamps were launched by Vice President Slumber Tsogwane as part of celebrating Botswana’s heritage and development journey, which has for years been...

  • BPP postpones conference

    This comes after the party postponed its conference where it was supposed to elect new leadership. It was widely anticipated that the party will host its national delegates conference to elect a new National Executive Committee (NEC) later next...

  • There was no date shift for Zebras match—Mfolo

    There were reports the association had brought the tie forward by a day from June 18. The Zebras clash coincided with the Legends match featuring former Botswana players and their South African counterparts, which was staged in Gaborone. To some...

  • Praise for ‘top class’ Velaphi

    Sikwane was recently appointed CEO of the Tanzanian elite side Singida Fountain Gate FC. Velaphi has established himself as one of the most trusted players in the national team over the last two years. “We have talent that is good enough to play...

  • Rakgare defends decision to miss Zebras game

    Rakgare was part of the crowd at National Stadium in Gaborone for the ‘Clash of legends’ match, while the Zebras were playing at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The clash of legends featured former Zebras and Bafana Bafana players....

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