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  • BPF faction meets, no resolutions reached

    Prior to the meeting, there had been speculation that the gathering would outline a strategy to confront a rival faction or chart a clear political path forward. However, party leaders moved swiftly to dispel such expectations, clarifying that the...

  • Galebotswe calls for unity within BPF

    This follows a recent court outcome that has further exposed internal divisions.Speaking during their meeting held in Mahalapye over the weekend, ‘Basireletse ba Molao Motheo’ as they affectionately called themselves, their leader, Galebotswe,...

  • Faction disputes legitimacy, Congress calls

    Speaking at a press briefing held in Mahalapye on Saturday, ‘interim Secretary-General’ Segaetsho Garekwe emphasised that their group, which has not been elected by congress, should be seen strictly as an interim committee tasked with preparing...

  • Tlokweng prioritises maintenance of clinics, schools

    As a result, the Council is prioritising their maintenance in an effort to improve public service delivery. Tlokweng has four clinics, one border health post and four primary schools. However, many of these buildings have deteriorated over time,...

  • IEC budget aligns strategic commitments with NDP 12, BETP

    When presenting the proposal before the committee of supply, Mohwasa explained that the financial requests are intended to support the operations and strategic programmes of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Furthermore, he noted that the...

  • BNF eyes rental income boost

    Recently, the party's President, Duma Boko, told members at the party leadership forum that campaigns for 2029 have started.Meanwhile, the party's treasurer, Arafat Khan, revealed that it is embarking on a commercial project aimed at...

  • Court blow rocks BPF leadership

    Meanwhile, the rival faction in the dispute has moved swiftly to consolidate its position. The group, which had been cited as respondents in the court matter, now insists that it constitutes the legitimate interim committee and is therefore mandated...

  • BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

    Speaking in an interview on Wednesday this week, interim leadership spokesperson Modiri Lucas said the current interim committee, led by Gaolatlhe Galebotswe, has already begun laying the groundwork to bring members together and restore confidence...

  • ‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

    After a chaotic elective congress in Serowe last year, the then-warring parties put their differences aside a few weeks after, but now the ink of the deal continues to splash all over the party. The deal was facilitated by their mutual attorney, Kago...

  • ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

    A church member allegedly rammed the church gate with his vehicle in an attempt to force entry, sending congregants fleeing and prompting police intervention.March 15 marked a far from ordinary day for members of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church...

  • City health facilities under pressure

    Addressing a full council meeting on Monday, Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng stated that the facility currently caters not only for residents of Gaborone but also to patients from neighbouring districts such as Mogoditshane-Thamaga and Tlokweng. As...

  • BPF leadership engages members nationwide

    The initiative, which involves a series of indoor meetings, is aimed at strengthening party structures, rebuilding confidence amongst members, and discussing the direction the party intends to take in the near future.Over the weekend, the BPF...

  • BNF cracks the whip

    Party leaders and members agreed that Members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors who fail to actively participate in party activities could face disciplinary action or even be relieved of their positions.The meeting, according to insiders, served as...

  • Boko’s unfinished media battle

    In fact, the tension appears to have become a recurring feature of the country’s political discourse. Rarely does time pass without the President, who also leads the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana National Front (BNF), using...

  • Boko warns defiant BNF members

    Speaking during the Leadership Forum held in Francistown over the weekend, Boko indicated that members who openly go against party decisions risk having their membership revoked, a move that could ultimately cost them their council seats.According to...

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