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During a press briefing on Wednesday, Balopi emphasised that the choice of the location was both symbolic and strategic. “Palapye, especially the Gammangwato area, has been the heart of the BDP for years. It is where many of our founders hail from,...

A court ruling is expected to settle the matter, with the possibility that the 2025 congress may be deemed valid or invalid, which could necessitate a fresh election within the party or maintain the status quo of the Ookeditse-led BPF. In the...

This came after the Leader of the Opposition (LoO) raised a point of procedure on the status of BPF in the debates in the house.“According to Standing Order 14.1, each member is assigned a seat by the Clerk of the National Assembly. These seats are...

With the elective congress scheduled for next month, expectations are high following the postponement of last year’s event. This came after some youth last year destroyed the ballot box, and were then fined for disrupting the elective congress,...

The infighting at BPF, which began last year after the controversial party congress, has escalated into a full-scale legal and political war. The congress, held in Serowe, sparked chaos after allegations of irregularities and the exclusion of certain...

In his response to the 20260-2027 Budget Speech on Wednesday in Parliament, he described the issues as the primary "leak" in the national “sekgwama.”Saleshando emphasised that strengthening governance is not merely an abstract concept, but one...

The controversy surrounds allegations that some councillors are not adhering to the party's caucus decisions, a claim that has raised concerns within the party. According to the party constitution, the party caucus is binding, and an action can...

What was once a place of faith, unity and shared history has now become the centre of a bitter and emotionally charged land dispute that has left residents feeling betrayed, threatened and uncertain about their future.The dispute erupted after St...

“This year, ushering in the Year of the Horse, a symbol in Chinese culture of energy, perseverance, strength, and forward momentum. These qualities resonate deeply with the enduring spirit of friendship, cooperation, and progress that characterise...

Responding to the 2026/2027 budget, Saleshando, who is also the Leader of Opposition (LoO), said the speech that was presented by the Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe, is a fiscal strategy that risks mortgaging the country’s future while leaving...

In response, the ministry has established a dedicated task team to explore practical solutions and restore access to government services and religious freedoms within the community. Speaking during a meeting with residents after an invitation by the...

This action followed a court case in which three chiefs contested the organisation of the 145th celebration, claiming that they had not been consulted before the event. The three dikgosi involved in the lawsuit were Kgosi Motsholathebe Gaborone, the...

While some members see the gathering as a crucial opportunity for renewal and introspection, others warn that it could further expose deep-rooted divisions if sensitive issues are not handled with political maturity. The retreat, scheduled for 28...

Constructed in 2016, the multimillion-pula bus and taxi rank has never been operational. Bus and taxi operators initially refused to relocate to the facility, arguing that its location was too far from major shopping complexes and malls, making it...

Section 60 of the Local Government Act clearly states: “Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Act, the Minister may, by order published in the gazette, suspend any member of a council, other than an ex officio member. Upon...