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Back in 2019, the UDC stormed the courts with fire and fury, contesting the outcome of the General Election. Twenty-three UDC candidates took both the BDP and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to court, arguing that democracy had been...

The event is not just an ordinary political gathering; it carries the weight of history, strained relations, and the possibility of reconciliation between the former ruling party and the Bangwato tribe. Coordinator of the meeting, Amigo Nthebolang,...

“Mr Speaker, we condemn in the strongest possible terms bullying, vandalism, violence, drug abuse and all forms of misconduct,” he declared.Hunyepa warned that unruly learners had gone as far as circulating shocking videos on social media,...

He said the nation had expected a clear break from the past, but nine months into the UDC’s rule, nothing has changed. Instead, he argued, things are only getting worse, especially during the ongoing Winter Parliament. Saleshando condemned what he...

Many people see the move as an effort to rebuild ties with the Bangwato. The decision to bar them from the kgotla had been widely criticised. It was a rare and historic action in Botswana’s politics. On Tuesday, the BDP Secretary General, Kentse...

Mmegi has learnt that Diana Kaartze and Sam Brooks have shown interest in the contest. Different political parties will soon battle it out for the area.The late legislator, a respected figure in the constituency, was laid to rest only recently in his...

Speaking to Mmegi in an interview on Wednesday, he said temporary campaign teams formed for the last central committee (CC) elections must dissolve immediately as the new leadership takes charge. His remarks come as traces of past alliances still...

The BDP leadership will travel to Serowe on August 23, 2025, to meet Kgosikgolo Khama IV, his uncles, and the Bogosi, delivering a formal apology for what the party now calls its “wrongs and regrettable actions” of the past.The occasion will be...

To ensure thorough consultation, all proposed amendments have been circulated across the party’s regional branches. According to the party spokesperson, Mpho Pheko, the next major step is to convene a constitutional congress where these changes...

Whilst Modise framed the move as an effort to align the secretariat with the “vision and goals of the new administration”, staff members have pushed back, accusing the leadership of bypassing proper procedure and communicating the sensitive...

Dr. Chimbombi, who won the seat under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) banner in 2024 General Election, was laid to rest on Saturday at Makopong, his home village.His death has triggered renewed political activity as parties eye the now...

As part of this political reset, the party intends to issue a formal apology to Bangwato and their traditional leaders, hoping to mend fractured relations and rebuild trust in a region that once formed the bedrock of its dominance. The ruling party...

Many who interacted with him in his years of public service often spoke of his calm temperament, dedication to his work, and a preference for staying out of the political spotlight. However, in a startling turn of events, his legacy is now being...

The Council has revealed that it is owed a staggering P10 million by ratepayers, an amount that has crippled its ability to provide essential services to residents.As a result, it has now resolved to initiate legal action, including auctioning off...

It was the burial of the late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Micus Chimbombi, a man who, though he served as minister for just five months, left behind a legacy far greater than his title. From the moment the sun rose, it was clear that this was...