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  • Hukuntsi battles drug, transport crisis

    The District Council chairperson, Stephen Lekgobero, revealed that their health facilities have recorded a noticeable drop in the availability of key medications.“We have seen a decline of five percent, moving from 81% in quarter one to 76% in...

  • BPF targets growth, discipline, 2029

    Speaking at the party leadership forum on Saturday at the University of Botswana, party president Lawrence Ookeditse emphasised that the time has come for the party to grow, establish a solid foundation, and have a clear ideology.“This is a crucial...

  • Seleka keeps independence in Tumasera boundary ruling

    Motshegwa took a decisive step to bring clarity and unity to the communities involved during a meeting that was held on August 15, 2025, where he met with residents of Seleka, Tupya, Malete, and Rasesa to listen to their concerns. The discussions...

  • Kgosi Gaborone charts Batlokwa’s future

    He revealed that the legal fees for an urgent application, which had arisen from a court case over the Tlokweng 145 celebration, amounted to P150,000. Although the tribe won the case, Kgosi Gaborone explained that the attorneys who represented them...

  • Batlokwa demand action against five rival chiefs

    Different speakers told Kgosi Gaborone to act fast so that there is peace in the Kgotla. The five who took Kgosi Gaborone to court are Kgosintwa Gaborone, Kgosi Motsholathebe Gaborone, Kgosi Ramonnye Matlapeng, Kgosi Stephen Korwe, and Keorapetse...

  • BPF seeks internal peace

    He made the remarks on Tuesday in an interview with Mmegi, shortly after the party secured a court order barring individuals who have been referring to themselves as the “interim committee” of the national executive committee (NEC) from using...

  • Women’s voices fading in politics

    Instead of gaining ground, women in politics seem to be losing it, and the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore.In party central committees and in Parliament, the numbers are strikingly low. Political analyst Dr Onalenna Selolwane recently told...

  • Moremaoto votes, parties face reality

    By-elections often arrive quietly, triggered by unfortunate circumstances such as the death of an elected leader and a councillor in this case, yet they carry enormous political weight.These are moments when communities express their satisfactions or...

  • Tight race looms in Moremaoto by-election

    The ward has only two polling stations, namely Moreomaoto Primary School and a tent at Menoakwena mobile stop.The by-election comes shortly following the passing of the area's former councillor, who died due to a brief illness.Consequently,...

  • High rates of depression uncovered in Gaborone

    The city’s mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, said during a full council meeting on Monday that the strengthened efforts are beginning to reveal critical insights into the well-being of residents.He reported that screenings have so far reached 351 people,...

  • HIV testing surge alarms Tlokweng

    She revealed that HIV testing numbers rose sharply from 820 in Quarter 1 to 1,826 in Quarter 2.Moreover, the chairperson noted that whilst the positivity rate stands at 1.4 percent, the majority of those testing positive are males.She said this...

  • 'Financial challenges hinder GCC from fulfilling mandate'

    Speaking during a full council meeting on Monday, he said the issues include, but are not limited to, inadequate city illumination, which compromises community safety, financial constraints that hinder service delivery, maintenance issues for...

  • Of BPF’s rattling presidency

    From its earliest days, every president who has attempted to steer the party forward has faced continuous internal conflict, persistent divisions, and unending power struggles. These tensions have often spilled beyond internal forums, extending into...

  • Of BPF’s rattling presidency

    From its earliest days, every president who has attempted to steer the party forward has faced continuous internal conflict, persistent divisions, and unending power struggles. These tensions have often spilled beyond internal forums, extending into...

  • BPF power struggles threaten internal democracy-Analysts

    Their assessments suggest that unless all factions accept the outcomes of the elective congress, legal intervention may become the final avenue for resolving what has now grown into a highly publicised and emotionally charged dispute.According to...

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