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He made the clarification ahead of the party’s primary elections which are expected to be held by the end of April or early May. Kario told Mmegi on Thursday that the party’s Central Committee (CC) makes the final decision, not the branch...

Despite having been addressed, the members want the constituency committee allocation decision be reversed. The BNF, the Botswana People’s Party (BPP), the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) are affiliates of the...

Although it is still early with various regions having not held their committees' elections, so far, three regional committees have voiced their support for Masisi. Masisi got the shock of his life barely a year into his presidency in 2019 when...

Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego ordered that the arrest and imprisonment of the minister shall be held in abeyance pending the decision of the Court of Appeal. “The application in respective of the application by Mogapi is fixed for status hearing on...

The committee cited Kablay’s lack of visibility in the constituency and his residency in Molepolole as reasons for their recommendations. This came as a surprise for Kablay, who is currently the chief whip for the party in Parliament. “I have...

Addressing councillors during the Full Council meeting on Monday, he noted that the deficit is likely to increase before the end of the fiscal year in March 2024 and that the council’s financial situation is a cause for concern. “As of March 4,...

“It is on the basis of the foregoing that a decision has been made to introduce a commuted overtime allowance of 15% of basic salary. The above applies to executive officers (E2 and above) who are currently not receiving some form of overtime...

The two founding opposition parties have remained steadfast to the UDC course while other parties have come and gone. Now, after being joined by new members, being the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) and Alliance for Progressives (AP), the UDC is...

According to BDP spokesperson, Kagelelo Kentse, the party has been successful in delivering on many of the promises made in its 2019 General Election manifesto. He emphasised the BDP’s track record of achievement and progress, and expressed...

In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, Norris expressed concern over the spread of negative rumours and misinformation about the institution.He attributed the rumours to the University’s ongoing restructuring, as well as delays in funding from...

The party's central committee (CC) has stipulated a five-day deadline for those who have applied for Expression of Interest to make their payments before applying at their respective branches.The fee for council seat contestants is P5,000 while...

Without a sitting MP, their employment contracts are no longer valid. The employees are now faced with an uncertain future and lack of job security.With only six months left before the next general polls, it is unlikely that there will be a...

Therefore, it is crunch time for aspiring candidates as they wait to see whether they will make it through. In just two weeks, they will find out if they are one step closer to representing the party in the General Election. But passing the vetting...

The party’s Political Education and Elections Committee (PEEC) declared the branch congress elections ‘null and void’ due to complaints about the outgoing branch committee violating the party constitution.This decision has sparked controversy,...

The branch committee was given a suspension letter on Sunday after the CC made a decision on Saturday and Koontse was relieved from his duty with immediate effect pending investigation.According to the AP constitution, the branch committee is...