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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...

Speaking at the BNF annual conference in Gaborone today, Boko said members must accept that mistakes will happen as part of the processes . “The mistakes will happen, challenges will be there but accept them as they serve a purpose,” Boko stated....

Speaking at a two-day Botswana National Front-BNF annual conference in Gaborone, Gaolathe said they will strive to bring better services in several sectors such as education, health and the private sector. He said they will also create employment and...

What is clear is that parties with the majority of existing Members of Parliament (MPs) and those with more women will benefit the most. Additionally, parties that have legally renewed their status with the Registrar of Societies may also receive a...

The Lobatse BNF constituency has faced numerous controversies, including threats of violence against election officers. Primaries were recently cancelled after party members locked the secretary-general in his office, accusing him of election...

Siamisang stated that preparations for the general elections are progressing well despite a few challenges, which they have managed to overcome. "We will conduct elections in all 61 constituencies for MP seats. The number of council seats has...

Allegations in the constituency are that all fingers are pointing at the BNF secretary-general, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, who is accused of ‘colluding’ with the Alliance for Progressives (AP) operatives to sideline and frustrate direct UDC members...