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Indeed, reports are already circulating that many party members who have appealed are dissatisfied with the decisions made by the regional committees. For instance, some members argue that the committees failed to follow due process by not calling...

Kario further confirmed that all regions met the deadline set by the CC."There is no pending recommendation or decision before any region. Regional committees make recommendations and decisions to the CC, although one can appeal a regional...

Serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Serowe North from 1989 until 1998, Blackbeard made a strategic decision to step down and allow Khama to take over the constituency. The move was pivotal, as it was intended to unite the Botswana Democratic...

The UDC became the first party to launch a manifesto this year, although it has been relatively quiet in the political scene as the country approaches the October general election. At the manifesto launch over the weekend, UDC president Duma Boko...

For instance, the collaboration was highlighted over the weekend when leaders from both organisations attended the UDC manifesto launch, signalling a growing alliance. Furthermore, the UDC president, Duma Boko, has consistently emphasised the...

Despite him winning, Monare now faces accusations of misconduct during the primaries. The Gaborone Regional Committee has brought the allegations before the party's central committee (CC), leading to a disciplinary hearing. However, some of his...

According to a source, Dr. Alfred Madigele who appealed last month's results presented evidence against his opponent, Christian Greeff, asserting that the integrity of the election process was compromised. Madigele argued that the election, which...

Although many candidates have appealed, their reasons are not deemed strong enough case for a re-run, therefore, it could mean that many possibly face outright dismissals. The CC has given its regional committees until Friday to finalise the...

The wards are Matebele-Ramodibe in Kgatleng East, Maruapula in Gaborone Central, Kgale View in Gaborone Bonnington South, and Medie in Lentsweletau-Lephephe constituencies which resulted in a deadlock. This comes hardly after the BDP central...

Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, who lost to Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti, has opposed the election outcome and as per the party constitution for appeals has lodged a petition within the stipulated seven days. In response to her appeal,...

Notably, decisions made by the regional committees are not final until the CC has reviewed and agreed with them. The BDP has received 22 appeals from the first batch of primary elections, and the deadline for appeals for the second batch was last...

Although some women did not win the primaries, the overall outcome shows notable progress in women competing for political positions. Specifically, 11 women participated in the parliamentary primary elections. Of these, five won, and another one ran...

The women’s voting power and influence became her vehicle to victory then, but this time around, she did not play her cards right. Despite her best-laid plans, the outcome was not what was expected. Makwinja was, in the end, so near and yet so far...

According to Kekgonegile, the BCP will, therefore, have to negotiate with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to benefit from the funding. "Firstly, 90% of the Bill gives every party an opportunity to benefit based on their hard work. In the...

Although three candidates from 36 constituencies were unopposed, 22 members from different constituencies have filed appeals. Among those who have appealed include Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi,...