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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...

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...

He made the remarks on Saturday during the BNF leadership forum held at Adansonia Hotel in Francistown.Whilst delivering a brief report on the status of the party in his region, Matshube emphasised that the welfare of grassroots members, commonly...

This comes as the party seeks to strengthen its structures and influence within the ruling coalition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).Party leaders and representatives from across the country are expected to gather and reflect on the state of...

The recent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) retreat in Palapye offered a vivid illustration of this political law. At a time when the party is no longer operating from a position of dominance, the atmosphere was not one of triumph but survival. And as...

While members have increasingly voiced the need for a review, especially during the recent retreat, the constitution itself outlines strict procedures that must be followed before any amendments can become binding. Last weekend, BDP members once...

The above follows a revelation by Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Nono , policy-driven expenditure increases, and persistent funding shortfalls that threaten smooth service delivery.When presenting Consolidated and Development Funds...

According to the acting Minister, during the 2025/2026 financial year, a total of 44,112 plots were surveyed across the country. This, he noted, forms part of ongoing efforts to address long-standing concerns surrounding land allocation delays....

Although party officials publicly project confidence and peace, lingering divisions from last year’s elective congress continue to cast a shadow over the weekend gathering. Consequently, many observers are questioning whether the party will emerge...

Concerned members, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, questioned both the legitimacy and financial prudence of the retreat. They contend that any resolutions adopted during the meeting cannot formally bind party structures...

Addressing the issue, BDP president Mpho Balopi stressed that meaningful unity within the party cannot be achieved without the involvement of all its former leaders.He said this at the party's retreat that was held at Majestic Hotel on...

At a time when many have questioned its relevance following its loss of power, the party’s recent retreat demonstrated renewed determination, organisational strength and a refusal to retreat quietly into political obscurity. The gathering, which...

The case was filed on February 11, 2026, with the council seeking a court order compelling Balopi’s company to remove what it describes as “illegal and unauthorised” advertising billboards across Gaborone. On the other case, the GCC alleges...

Since its loss in the 2024 General Election, the BDP has been navigating a period of reflection, uncertainty and internal debate. For months, party members across branches and regions have engaged in intense conversations about what went wrong and,...

Instead of projecting unity and confidence, it finds itself grappling with a steady stream of resignations that threaten to deepen internal instability. Ordinarily, political transitions trigger shifts in allegiance. Indeed, it is not uncommon for...