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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
  • UDC direct members clash with party leadership

    The majority of political parties are going for their congresses or conferences in July this year. According to the party leadership, such gatherings are not supported by the party's constitution, leaving direct members feeling politically...

  • Bridging women’s healthcare gap: insights and local implications

    Assistant Minister of Health, Lawrence Ookeditse, when recently addressing the Botswana Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (BOSOG) at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, said the leading conditions include cervical cancer, breast cancer,...

  • AP bans lobbylists ahead of Women, Youth League meets

    In a move aimed at curbing factionalism and promoting clean campaigns, the party has formally prohibited the use of lobby lists by individuals contesting for leadership positions. In an interview on Tuesday, the AP deputy secretary-general, Jacob...

  • BNF secretary-general hints at stepping aside for unity

    The BNF is set to hold its historic congress on July 20 to 21 in Palapye, the first since the party and its coalition partners ascended to power after 58 years in opposition.With tensions simmering amongst internal lobbies vying for influence,...

  • Boko to intervene in rising BNF internal wrangles

    The party’s elective congress will be held in Palapye during the President Day holidays. Boko anticipated intervention comes in the wake of growing internal tensions and concerns about the nature of the ongoing campaign activities.According to...

  • Rammidi calls for rethinking of BDP’s Bulela Ditswe

    While many believe that the system, popularly known as Bulela-Ditswe, is flawed and breeds division, he asserts that the concept is not inherently problematic.In an interview with Mmegi recently, he instead contended that the challenges stem from how...

  • BDP members forfeited rights at 41st elective congress

    While the congress was convened under the authority of the former president, who had rightfully used his powers to call for an elective meeting the proceedings deviated from the expected agenda. Originally, the congress was planned solely for...

  • Financial problems cast doubt over BNFYL congress

    The uncertainty stems from lack of financial support from the mother body, raising concerns within the league’s leadership and membership.Sources within the Youth League have revealed that they had submitted a formal request to BNF leadership,...

  • Pilane's abrupt transfer raises eyebrows

    However, before he could respond, Pilane received another letter the very next day, informing him that he had been transferred with immediate effect. The former acting DCEC boss is said to have been handling some high profile corruption cases. A...

  • Race for BNF youth leadership heats up

    Currently, three strong teams have emerged, each vying for leadership positions within the league. Amongst the three presidential candidates is Melvin Kedise, whose team is running under the banner 'The Vanguards of Change: The Rebuilders'....

  • AP Youth, Women’s leagues to hold joint elective congress

    This revitalisation effort aims to strengthen the party's internal organs ahead of its mother body elective congress, slated for July. Speaking to The Monitor on Sunday, AP secretary-general Phenyo Butale confirmed the congress will take place at...

  • From struggle to strategy: ANC, BNF strengthen alliance

    The meeting marked a renewed commitment to collaboration and regional unity.BNF secretary-general, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, confirmed the engagement in an interview with The Monitor on Saturday.He highlighted its importance in reinforcing historical...

  • The long struggle for women empowerment in the BDP

    However, after 58 years of governance, a significant and disheartening reality remains: a persistent lack of trust in women to lead or occupy key leadership positions within the party. This deeply rooted issue was once again laid bare during the...

  • Rifts, resurgence, rebuilding: BDP’s new story

    What was supposed to be a symbolic event showcasing the beginning of a new chapter for the BDP instead revealed the growing discontent amongst its members and the steep hill the new leadership must climb to restore cohesion. Although the new...

  • The rise, fall, and resurgence of Balopi

    His journey has been marked by triumphs, trials, and an unexpected return that redefined his political legacy. Although Balopi had long been a recognisable name within BDP ranks, it wasn't until 2019 that he truly stepped into the national...

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