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Jubilant members stood up and shouted, "Ehee! Ne re batla go nna jalo." They continued, "We are not going to sleep, we will be celebrating." Six candidates, Obakeng Kgabo, Makwinja, Kenalekgotla Sebolao, Masego Thantshane, Kgopolo Lenkutwane and...

Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a ’ More than a Mother’ campaign organised by Merk Foundation, at Avani Gaborone Resort and Casiono, various speakers emphasised that infertility affects both men and women. They highlighted the importance...

In recent BDP primary elections, held over two weekends, three female Cabinet ministers, Peggy Serame, Talita Monnakgotla and Welheminah Makwinja, failed to secure nominations for the upcoming general election. Despite President Mokgweetsi...

Consequently, the winner will face significant campaign responsibilities. Two Cabinet ministers Peggy Serame and Edwin Dikoloti battled it out for the BDP primary elections with the latter winning by 5, 758 votes against Serame who garnered 4 ,031...

Despite facing strong competition from Kentse Rammdi, who also enjoys significant local support, Letsholo's effective performance in Parliament has possibly contributed to his successful primary elections. In the primary elections, Letsholo...

Already, some members, including Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, who lost to Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti, and Assistant Minister Molebatsi Molebatsi, have indicated their intentions to appeal. Furthermore, more complaints are expected, as...

He expressed displeasure that some Block 7 residents are missing from the voters’ roll and noted that even his wife and sister are incorrectly listed in Block 3 instead of Block 7 (Peolwane). Sebereko is the incumbent councillor for Peolwane ward....

Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of a ’ More than a Mother’ campaign organised by Merk Foundation, at Avani Lodge, various speakers emphasised that infertility affects both men and women. They highlighted the importance of proper reporting to...

Consequently, the BNF may not contest in the Serowe constituencies, where the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) holds a stronger position. At their conference held at Ledumang Senior Secondary School, the party resolved to contest in the majority of the...

In his report, Motshegwa said the remaining issues had internal challenges that needed to be resolved. He further stated that the national elections appeals committee had since issued verdicts on the appeals they were handling and had informed the...

Despite being marred by mass resignations and controversies, the party has shown that it is far from obsolete and remains relevant in Botswana’s political landscape. The BNF conference, held at Ledumang Senior Secondary School, saw an unexpectedly...

However, some candidates are already alleging an unfair race, as their supporters are missing from the party's voters' rolls. It is claimed that the voters' rolls appear to favour those preferred by the party leadership. According to a...

According to the Women’s Political Participation (WPP) Africa Barometer, women’s representation in African parliaments has increased by just one percentage point from 25% in 2021 to 26% in 2024.“At this rate, it will take until 2100 for African...

If these disputes are not swiftly addressed, the apparently peaceful Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) may capitalise on the instability to retain control of the area. Molepolole South remains a highly contested constituency, with both the UDC and BDP...

The BCP has also proposed that the allocation be based on both the number of parliamentary representatives and the percentage of the popular vote, or performance-based criteria. Parties have long been advocating for party funding and currently, P34.6...