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Botswana People's Party (BPP) president, Motlatsi Molapise, says the party been infiltrated by individuals pursuing their own agendas rather than the interests of the organisation.He declared this view in an interview with The Monitor following...

The fallout stems from a recent party leadership forum, where the Youth League is said to have challenged the party leadership by demanding funding and greater financial transparency.The Youth League has failed to support the amendments ahead of the...

This comes following concerns over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the capital. The two partners hosted a Wellness Day on Friday under the theme 'Good Health, My Right', bringing together residents, community leaders, and...

Addressing the civic leaders on Tuesday, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, also expressed concern over what he described as growing tensions between elected leaders and Council administrators. He stated...

This follows growing tensions and increasingly hostile campaigns amongst the party’s contesting members. The BCP's elective conference, scheduled for Mogoditshane during the President’s holidays, is expected to determine the composition of...

Batsalelwang becomes the third town clerk to serve at the council since the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) assumed control of the capital city following the 2024 General Election under the leadership of Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng.Her appointment...

Additionally, the sitting was told that the GCC also received its full government grant allocation of P389.7 million for the 2025-2026 financial year, making a total of P533 million to spend. From the figure, Motlaleng apprised the civic leaders that...

The motion, initiated by independent councillor Tshenolo Palai, never reached the debate stage after councillors rejected a request to include it on the council agenda.Therefore, it failed to proceed on procedural grounds.Instead, councillors first...

The decision comes after he requested documents and information that he says are necessary to prepare his defence against allegations of misconduct. Molefe's hearing was scheduled for June 30, but has since been deferred following his request for...

The call comes as the race for the opposition party’s vice presidency gathers momentum ahead of the party's elective conference slated for July holidays. Campaigning is intensifying between Dow and the incumbent vice president Taolo Lucas, who...

Of the team, 25 will be stationed at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, whilst the remaining 21 will serve at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown.Chinese Ambassador, Fan Yong revealed that the group constitutes the 18th Chinese Medical...

The Lobatse High Court is expected to hear an urgent review application on July 6, 2026, in which PDC Councillor, David Ikanyeng is challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefhile Motshegwa, and other respondents...

Speaking during a press conference held at Tsholetsa House in Gaborone on Tuesday, Balopi said the UDC government has failed to meet the expectations of Batswana since assuming office following the 2024 General Election. He stated that instead of...

The policy forum is expected to be held this month. The policy forum is expected to provide AP members with an opportunity to review existing policies, identify those requiring amendment, and determine whether they align with the UDC's policy...

Speaking during a virtual event marking the 18th anniversary of the Merck Foundation recently, the First Ladies expressed concern over the persistent discrimination faced by women struggling with infertility. They noted that many women continue to...