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This comes after the councillors toppled PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile with a motion of no confidence and voted in David Ikanyeng as their preferred chairperson. Ketshogile is the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillor, whilst Ikanyeng is...

Addressing a full council meeting yesterday (Monday), Bogatsu said the council was unable to allocate plots to applicants as there were no serviced residential plots available for distribution.“However, the Land Board is actively engaging relevant...

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Ntlhaile said the initiative officially commenced on Saturday in Tsholofelo East Ward and forms part of a broader effort to reconnect with long-time party members while expanding the organisation’s support...

The membership campaign forms part of the party’s broader strategy to consolidate its presence ahead of future political activities while revitalising structures that have become dormant over time. Speaking in an interview, AP deputy...

What was initially expected to mark the beginning of a new chapter for the council has instead opened a fresh dispute over whether the process that led to Ketshogile's ouster complied with the law. According to PDC Standing Order 14.6 on Motion...

The move comes after months of internal battles over the legitimacy of the party leadership, with rival camps each claiming authority over the organisation. The three factions are led by Dr Thoko Muzila, Lawrence Ookeditse and Gaolathe Galebotswe.The...

Addressing a political rally in Selebi-Phikwe East on Saturday, BCP vice president Taolo Lucas said it was time for citizens to acknowledge that voting for the UDC had been a mistake.He argued that the coalition had failed to meet expectations and...

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has dismissed growing political activity in Selebi Phikwe East, insisting that the constituency remains firmly under its control despite intensified campaigns by the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change...

Looking back at the 2024 General Election results, the constituency demonstrated just how competitive the ward has become. In the previous election, the UDC narrowly secured victory with 321 votes.Close on its heels, the Botswana Democratic Party...

This comes hard on the heels of the BNF secretary-general, Dr Stephen Modise, writing a letter postponing the regional elective congress on the day of the elections, when the members were already gathered and ready to cast their votes. In his letter,...

For months, government officials have repeatedly spoken about economic difficulties facing the country, citing shrinking revenues, unemployment, and pressure on the national budget. Ministers and senior government leaders have consistently urged...

According to leaked communications, some members believe there is a growing disconnect between councillors, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Cabinet Ministers, leaving grassroots representatives uninformed about pressing challenges. One such was...

The rally, held on Saturday, was expected to strengthen the ruling coalition’s growing presence in the constituency ahead of the 2029 General Election.The event was well attended, featured a long list of speakers and was organised with visible...

Speaking at a rally on Saturday in the Selebi-Phikwe East constituency, party leaders acknowledged the difficulties confronting the nation but emphasised their determination to improve the lives of citizens.The Member of Parliament for Gaborone North...

Addressing councillors during a full council meeting on Tuesday, Nkwane said the local authority’s financial position remains under immense pressure, a development that is now affecting the implementation of planned programmes and services. He...