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With the BDP yet to announce the date of the primary elections, Mzwinila is secretly positioning himself. He has since sponsored the construction of Leobo la Kgotla (traditional meeting area) at the Mmadinare main kgotla and bought 1,000 chairs.He...

The primary elections were contested by seven party members which included Chimbidzani Chimidza, Dilebo Mmaletlhare, Gaotilwe Nametsegang, James Kgalajwe, Mokgobelelo Mokgobelelo, Monamodi Bagwasi and Onalepelo Kedikilwe. The primary elections were...

Speaking at a three-day forum which was attended by councillors from different countries at the Avani Resort and Casino, Dube pleaded with the participants to come up with strategies that could increase the number of women councillors.The forum was...

Things became more evident on Friday as all Serowe MPs turned up to support the now-party vice president Mephato Reatile, who is also an MP for the Jwaneng-Mabutsane constituency.The Serowe MPs are Baratiwa Mathoothe for Serowe West and Serowe South...

The election was contested by seven party members who included Chimbidzani Chimidza, Dilebo Mmaletlhare, Gaotilwe Nametsegang, James Kgalajwe, Mokgobelelo Mokgobelelo, Monamodi Bagwasi and Onalepelo Kedikilwe.Kedikilwe won the primary election by 443...

Family spokesperson, Ontukile Oabona who was at pains when telling The Monitor his niece’s story, said they still do not understand what happened to the deceased.“We still want answers to what could have happened to our child. On Wednesday last...

“There are only two scenarios that could emerge. We will either contest under the UDC or the BPF banner.This will depend on whether the BPF membership of UDC is formalised by the time of nomination. We work with the BPF and there is no way we can...

Butale was suspended for acting outside the NEC to set primary election dates for the Serowe West by-election and also sanctioning candidates to contest the said primaries.In an urgent application before the High Court, Butale wants the respondents...

BCP Secretary for Labour and gender expert, Daisy Bathusi said just in one week, seven people, including one man, fell victim to the so-called passion killings.“This is shocking, especially since research has demonstrated that for every single case...

If the seven candidates do not agree on a compromise this week, then the party will have to go for primary election to select the most suitable to represent them.The Serowe West constituency post fell vacant after the former area Member of Parliament...

The decision was taken after BDP secretary-general (SG), Kavis Kario and party chairperson Slumber Tsogwane held a meeting with the party leadership in the constituency on Sunday.The constituency became vacant after Tshekedi Khama was disqualified...

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the party closed the door for those who want to contest and they now have 10 days to come up with a candidate who will represent the party in the upcoming by-election in the constituency.Serowe West constituency was won by...

The reappointments were confirmed by the party’s president, Biggie Butale, in an interview on Sunday. The reinstatements come following the duo’s suspension for misconduct.Khama, Bosilong, councillor Vuyo Northa were suspended by the BPF...

Aspirant contenders have started raising issues of unfair advantage, a case in point being a complaint from Bobonong constituency. Recently, Bobonong regional (BOMASE) committee leadership dismissed a complaint from Florah Basimane who had alleged...

The concerned members believe that there is still room for factionalism, which is wreaking havoc in the party, to be handled better. Serowe North Member of Parliament, Baratiwa Mathoothe said on Wednesday that their differences can be addressed.“We...