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There are fears that if the BDP leadership fails to mend fences amongst its members in the area, the ruling party may very well find itself bidding farewell to the constituency. Tension arose after the CC declared that a re-run in the constituency...

However, Balule pointed out that the President cannot appoint someone from outside Cabinet in the current situation, where there are no Members of Parliament available."It is the President’s prerogative to decide who remains in Parliament and who...

Party members credit her for achieving financial independence for the Women’s Wing, a significant shift from the past. They describe her as a hardworking leader who stepped in when the party needed a strong guiding figure. Her character of being...

Throughout his political career, he has maintained a low profile, seldom commenting on political issues, which has led many to believe that he would never openly challenge the political status quo. Yet, recent events have proven that beneath his...

These problems have led to some members leaving the party, whilst others have withdrawn from active politics. Some members are openly questioning the legitimacy of the election process. The main concern amongst dissatisfied party members is how the...

The urgent court matter will be heard soon. The BDP CC chose Peggy Serame to be their candidate in this year's General Election. Initially, the party had promised to call for a re- run but there was a change of heart. Mmegi has learnt that...

The constituency has consequently been handed over to the Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, the losing parliamentary primary candidate, reversing the decision for a re-run and further deepening tensions within the party. Dikoloti had won against...

Residents of Boteti West have been encouraged to re-elect him due to his extensive leadership experience, both in the civil service and politics. Tsogwane would be the Vice President again if he could be chosen by the State President Mokgweetsi...

The UDC candidates are supposed to be launched this weekend. Some BNF members are dissatisfied with the UDC’s failure to implement the recommendations of the UDC chairperson, Motlatsi Molapise. As a result, calls are growing for the constituency...

Even though there is no direct election of president in the country, this marks yet another pivotal moment as Batswana prepare to choose their leader. “The public is informed that in terms of the Presidential elections (supplementary provisions)...

But during voting on Wednesday, out of 40 BDP MPs who were in Parliament, only 37 supported the Bill. Despite preaching unity at the weekend congress, three MPs showed that they are not with Masisi and did not vote for the Bill. As a result, the BDP...

Speaking to the media on Thursday, he stated that the defiant MPs were merely exercising their constitutional rights. "As a democratic nation, we respect the right of members to vote according to their conscience. However, it is unfortunate that this...

2019 healthcare pledgesAfter the 2019 General election, the BDP under Masisi was straight away met with a mammoth task when the outbreak of COVID-19 hit the country merely five months after taking office and it strained the health sector requiring...

Out of 61 constituencies, only seven were informed that their appeals were still under review by the party's Central Committee (CC). According to party chairperson, Slumber Tsogwane, the remaining appeals will be addressed soon. However, some...

When addressing BDP members during the manifesto launch and leadership meeting, she highlighted that for the first time, the party's Central Committee (CC) includes eight women. However, she emphasised that more efforts are needed to increase...