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So far, there is no obvious winner and it seems the electorate is going to be very strict with the parties vying for the vacant ward. The vacancy for Bosele ward council opened up after the death of a councillor. Five candidates running for the seat...

He said significant numbers were registered at secondary schools over the last three years. “In 2021, during stop and search exercises, 57 boys and 11 girls were found in possession of dagga/marijuana/matekwane/cigarettes/alcohol.In 2022, 103 boys...

Molokwe said most government departments including the council had very limited funds to carry out their day-to-day duties. He said the financial challenges not only impacted the quality of services offered to the public but also affected the...

This comes after Ngami Member of Parliament, Kainangura Hikuama on Friday asked the minister to appraise Parliament on the rate at which foreign nationals seek both economic and political refuge in the country for 15 years.He also wanted her to state...

He, however, said some of the problems remain unresolved to this day. “Just as an example, the offices in Bobonong, Gaborone, and Mogoditshane operate from small porta cabins while offices in Kasane, Gumare, Letlhakane, Letlhakeng, and Serowe...

Seretse was welcomed back into the party yesterday at the launch of party candidate for vacant Bosele ward, Isaac Moseki. Seretse is the cousin to former president Ian Khama.When welcoming Seretse back to the party, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane...

This came after Specially Elected Member of Parliament, Unity Dow turned down an offer to become a member of Pan African Parliament (PAP) and replace Kgosi Mosadi Seboko who is alleged to have resigned.Dow declined to take the offer after Kgosi...

She has been a councillor for Moshupa for 30 years under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and has served under three presidents; former Prsidents Festus Mogae, Ian Khama and the incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi. Despite all challenges that women...

Mogalakwe has a long history in politics, having contested several times and managed to keep hope that one day she would be a representative for the people of Mahalapye South ward, in the Mahalapye West constituency.Despite her many losses, her faith...

As a result, when addressing the National Assembly, Minister of State President Kabo Morwaeng revealed that the report has recommended more funding for the electoral body to fund voter education. “The study, therefore, recommends that the...

Speaking at the commemoration of World Kidney Day in Gaborone recently, Lelatisitswe said the theme for this year calls for people to be aware of their kidney health and always seek appropriate health information about their kidneys.This is because...

Many people are not happy that the AP has failed to take a stand on an issue that the BCP and the BLP had failed to agree on a candidate for the Bosele ward at the Gaborone Bonnington North constituency.Both the BCP and the BLP have fielded...

The famous Julia Molefhe Clinic in Block 9, Gaborone was named in honour of the passionate nurse because she was the facility's first matron, one of the biggest public clinics in the capital city.The health facility was christened as Julia...

The by-elections for Bosele and Grootlaagte ward in the Gantsi North constituency will be held on March 27. Many had hoped the three parties, which aim to work together at the 2024 General Election, would cooperate as early as possible since they...

In an interview with Mmegi this week, Mohwasa said currently the allocation of wards and constituencies has not yet started since they are still waiting for the delimitation report.“We hope to have the principles adopted at the next national...