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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
  • BNF moves to build Kopano house

    The development was confirmed by BNF treasurer Arafat Khan during a press briefing held last week. According to Khan, the party has already begun construction on its plot, a move he said reflects a renewed commitment to institutional stability and...

  • Ombudsman flags poor roads as Health access barrier

    Despite road development being repeatedly prioritised in national development plans and budget allocations, the report notes that progress on the ground remains slow.In particular, roads in the Okavango, Nata–Gweta and Kgalagadi regions have...

  • PR shortages fuel hospital complaints

    The Ombudsman noted that this trend often results in the distortion of facts, limiting the hospitals’ ability to address grievances effectively at the facility level.“Complaints are increasingly raised through social media platforms or political...

  • Councillors step in as textbooks shortages bite

    On Monday this week, nominated councillor and also council education chairperson Gloria Batlang launched a textbook donation drive across all four primary schools in Tlokweng. The beneficiary schools are Mafitlhakgosi, Kgosikgosi, Batlokwa and...

  • Debate erupts over political promises

    The comments, which have since ignited a heated political debate, were interpreted by opposition parties as an attempt by the UDC leadership to downplay accountability for promises made during election campaigns.While Boko clarified that political...

  • BNF seeks unity post turmoil

    Such an announcement comes against the backdrop of persistent factional tensions, public spats amongst members, and continued use of temporary communication platforms that were meant to be dissolved after the congress.Although the BNF constitution...

  • Botswana fails ‘right to health’ test

    When unveiling the investigation report before the media on Tuesday this week, Tiroyakgosi disclosed that this is due to an inadequate supply of ambulances, limited space for hospital beds, shortage and demoralised staff, deficiencies in patient...

  • Health Ministry probes medicine crisis

    The Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, said this week that some drugs are already arriving in the country, although challenges remain within the distribution system. He noted that the crisis goes beyond simple procurement delays and involves...

  • BCP raises red flag over constitutional review

    When addressing the media yesterday, Saleshando said the BCP will actively campaign against the proposed changes when the planned referendum eventually takes place on Constitutional Court and the Comprehensive Constitution Review, which are about to...

  • Selokwana residents demand police post

    The concerns were raised during a kgotla meeting held on Saturday and addressed by area councillor Ontiretse Bogatsu. Residents told the meeting that criminals are increasingly targeting students from Botekanelo College, pupils from nearby primary...

  • Customary law not recognised in Constitution – Boko

    However, the nationwide campaign is expected to be conducted at strategic locations across the country, ensuring the views of the majority are well-documented.When addressing Dikgosi, the President said It was important to understand "that we...

  • Boko pushes direct presidential vote

    Addressing traditional leaders on Friday, Boko said that Batswana had long called for the direct election of the President, particularly during the consultations on the Constitutional Review in 2022. However, he noted that despite these submissions,...

  • BPF defies odds, holds ground

    Years later, the party continues to maintain a presence on the national political stage, even as several parties born under similar circumstances struggle to stay afloat. Currently, the BPF boasts five Members of Parliament and more than 20...

  • BRP’s troubled waters

    Once tipped by some observers as a potential new force capable of reshaping opposition politics ahead of the 2024 General Election, the party has struggled to gain traction, raising concerns about whether it can sustain itself as a functional...

  • BMD politically dead-Analyst

    Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Thursday, Monyatsi said the BMD has reached what she described as a natural political death, marked by its inability to carry out even the most basic party activities. The BMD was formed in 2010 after some...

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