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The recently concluded Women and Youth Leagues elective congresses have served as a litmus test for what could unfold at the upcoming gathering. If the events are anything to go by, some Cabinet ministers from the AP who also hold key party positions...

With the Women’s League and Youth League congresses recently concluded and both delivering decisive victories for the Moeti Mohwasa/Stephen Modise team, the political climate within the Botswana National Front (BNF) is growing increasingly tense....

In an interview with The Monitor on Sunday at Gaborone Senior Secondary School, where the party’s national congress was held, he also addressed concerns about the perceived low turnout.The chairperson revealed the congress was attended by 700...

Addressing full council meeting Monday, she highlighted that the situation has become increasingly alarming. She revealed that nine out of the 296 individuals registered for antenatal care in the recent quarter were teenagers. This troubling trend,...

Addressing full council meeting Monday, she highlighted that the situation has become increasingly alarming. She revealed that nine out of the 296 individuals registered for antenatal care in the recent quarter were teenagers. This troubling trend,...

The congress, which drew a significant crowd and witnessed intense competition, concluded with Team Legacy winning all contested positions. In a closely contested presidential race, Tumelo Legase emerged victorious with 575 votes. His competitors,...

Manyaneng, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Metsimotlhabe/Mmopane, was seeking re-election to retain her position within the party’s Women’s League. However, she faced a narrow but significant defeat during the league’s elective...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...