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It is a matter in which Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor, David Ikanyeng, is challenging the refusal by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Kethalefile Motshegwa to recognise him as the council chairperson. This came...

The elective conference, held during the President’s holidays, is the BCP’s highest decision-making event between congresses and carries the responsibility of not only electing leaders but also reviewing the party’s performance and setting its...

Members argue that both the national council and the constitutional congress require adequate time to deliberate on proposed changes. They contend that the party leadership's plan to allocate only one day for the National Council meeting could...

The organisation’s executive secretary, Ame Makoba said the review process was initiated after party members resolved that the entire constitution should be revisited rather than amending isolated provisions."The constitutional congress will be...

The clinic has begun operating with one doctor and one nurse, both funded by the Sikh Council. However, the organisation hopes to partner with government to expand services and eventually operate the facility 24 hours a day, including weekends.In...

I read Digital Social Work Across Africa and Asia: A Decolonial Framework for the Future of the Global South mainly through this link between social work and mental health. The book discusses digital change, but the deeper issue is what happens when...

Addressing delegates at the party's conference in Palapye on Saturday, Gaolathe said Botswana's future remains bright despite the country's current economic difficulties. He emphasised that the "new Botswana" would surprise those who have...

Addressing the BPP leadership forum in Francistown on Saturday, Molapise told party members that the BPP's participation within the UDC remains critical as the coalition seeks to deliver on its mandate in government.He said the forum provided an...

Addressing BCP members, Saleshando said the party had reached a critical moment in its history, where it must decide whether it has the ambition and capacity to become a governing force in Botswana. He said the country’s political landscape had...

Unlike situations where party members often vote for one complete team, the BCP election reflected a mixed pattern, with candidates from both major campaign groups receiving support. The internal contest was mainly shaped by two groups: team Lucas...

Dow’s election to the position marks a significant milestone for both her political journey and women’s representation in the country’s political leadership landscape. Together with deputy secretary general Tebogo Molefe, Dow has successfully...

The move follows recent remarks by BDP president Mpho Balopi, who said the party wants to hold its primary elections two years before the next general election, a proposal aimed at giving aspiring candidates more time to establish themselves within...

Once admired for conducting internal contests with relative calm, discipline and restraint, the main opposition party in the country is now heading to Mogoditshane amid open factional battles. This is evident in public campaigning by rival teams and...

Following weeks of intense lobbying, strategic meetings and behind the scenes campaigning, the contest now shifts from rhetoric to reality. By Saturday and Sunday, delegates will determine whom among the two influential politicians has succeeded in...

Saleshando is poised to retain his position unopposed at the party's crucial gathering, therefore the biggest challenge before him is unlikely to be winning another term. Instead, his immediate task will be restoring unity in the party that heads...