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The city council also faces inadequate city lighting, storm water drainage issues and poor project implementation.Addressing councillors on Wednesday, Deputy Mayor Mankie Sekete emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration in overcoming the...

She says her experience highlights deep-rooted gender bias that continues to plague political structures, even within parties that claim to promote progress.Mmolawa, who is known for her long-standing advocacy for women's empowerment, equity and...

The report indicates that 0.9% of children were classified as underweight, while 0.5% showed signs of growth failure, highlighting persistent nutritional challenges in the area. While there has been some progress, particularly in the coverage of...

Each candidate has already released a mini-manifesto outlining their vision and key priorities should they be elected. As anticipation builds, all eyes now turn to Serowe, where the BCPYL congress is scheduled to take place.According to Samoka’s...

The affected businesses include a mix of restaurants, grocery shops, and food manufacturers operating across the capital. GCC Deputy Town Clerk for Operations, Mosidi Batsalelwang, confirmed in an interview that the inspections are part of the...

According to the latest District Development Committee (DDC) report presented during a full council meeting last week, a total of 711 projects have been funded since the programme's inception.Furthermore, it states that these projects are spread...

According to a District Development Committee (DDC) report presented at the recent full council meeting, only a few individuals benefited from the initiative prior to its halt.The report revealed that a total of 323 applications were received in the...

Despite internal resistance and constitutional limitations, direct members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) are determined to secure representation within the party’s central decision-making structures. This push, they argue, stems from...

The most divisive issue currently shaking the party is the leadership’s proposal for a compromise model between lobby lists, a suggestion that has sparked frustration and resistance amongst many members. Although the party leadership has presented...

According to the District Development Committee (DDC) report covering the period from January 1 to March 31, 2025, presented before the full council meeting this week, only 2, 937 clients were tested for HIV, down from 3, 709 in the previous quarter....

Internal divisions within the BDP have become more pronounced, and Balopi’s recent public remarks reflect the long road ahead in achieving internal cohesion. During a press conference held on Tuesday, Balopi revealed efforts made to foster...

The recently concluded Women and Youth Leagues elective congresses have served as a litmus test for what could unfold at the upcoming gathering. If the events are anything to go by, some Cabinet ministers from the AP who also hold key party positions...

With the Women’s League and Youth League congresses recently concluded and both delivering decisive victories for the Moeti Mohwasa/Stephen Modise team, the political climate within the Botswana National Front (BNF) is growing increasingly tense....

In an interview with The Monitor on Sunday at Gaborone Senior Secondary School, where the party’s national congress was held, he also addressed concerns about the perceived low turnout.The chairperson revealed the congress was attended by 700...

Addressing full council meeting Monday, she highlighted that the situation has become increasingly alarming. She revealed that nine out of the 296 individuals registered for antenatal care in the recent quarter were teenagers. This troubling trend,...