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The Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, said this week that some drugs are already arriving in the country, although challenges remain within the distribution system. He noted that the crisis goes beyond simple procurement delays and involves...

When addressing the media yesterday, Saleshando said the BCP will actively campaign against the proposed changes when the planned referendum eventually takes place on Constitutional Court and the Comprehensive Constitution Review, which are about to...

The concerns were raised during a kgotla meeting held on Saturday and addressed by area councillor Ontiretse Bogatsu. Residents told the meeting that criminals are increasingly targeting students from Botekanelo College, pupils from nearby primary...

However, the nationwide campaign is expected to be conducted at strategic locations across the country, ensuring the views of the majority are well-documented.When addressing Dikgosi, the President said It was important to understand "that we...

Addressing traditional leaders on Friday, Boko said that Batswana had long called for the direct election of the President, particularly during the consultations on the Constitutional Review in 2022. However, he noted that despite these submissions,...

Years later, the party continues to maintain a presence on the national political stage, even as several parties born under similar circumstances struggle to stay afloat. Currently, the BPF boasts five Members of Parliament and more than 20...

Once tipped by some observers as a potential new force capable of reshaping opposition politics ahead of the 2024 General Election, the party has struggled to gain traction, raising concerns about whether it can sustain itself as a functional...

Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Thursday, Monyatsi said the BMD has reached what she described as a natural political death, marked by its inability to carry out even the most basic party activities. The BMD was formed in 2010 after some...

BPF chairperson, Baratiwa Mathoothe, said in an interview that their relationship with the UDC remains as it is at the moment.He clarified to The Monitor yesterday that, whilst the two parties currently work together within government structures, no...

In an interview with this publication this week, Kekgonegile called for an urgent review of presidential benefits, insisting that leadership must reflect the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens. In this context, the SG strongly criticised...

Against this backdrop, Tlokweng District Council (TDC) says it has moved a step ahead, having already mapped out key strategies aimed at improving its financial position and accelerating local development. Speaking at the start of the year, TDC...

The announcement has reignited long-standing concerns about land, development, and the future growth of Tlokweng village, leaving many residents anxious and frustrated about what lies ahead.To begin with, the news came after the Batlokwa...

In an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, the party reaffirmed its commitment to renewal, growth and discipline as a member of the governing Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition.The roadmap outlines a year focused on consolidation,...

After a period marked by internal uncertainty and waning confidence amongst some members, the party now seeks to reset, refocus, and most importantly, deliver tangible results. This shift signals not just a change in calendar years, but a fundamental...

However, when examined more closely, the intensity and organisation of the party’s campaign efforts during these contests reveal a different story. Although unsuccessful, the campaigns were notably vigorous, demonstrating that the party remains...