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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
  • Curtain falls on Kgalagadi South politicking

    The moment of truth is drawing near for all contesting parties, each hoping to test its strength and reclaim or retain ground in one of the country’s most unpredictable political landscapes.With campaign rallies winding up and voters preparing to...

  • Trials bedevilling Kgalagadi South

    The vast constituency, one of Botswana’s most underdeveloped regions, continues to struggle with high unemployment, water shortage, and weak service delivery. These issues have left many questioning whether the current government will finally bring...

  • Boko decries enduring GBV

    “In 2024 alone, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) recorded 14,020 GBV cases, with 4,468 of these crimes committed against children below 18 years,” he revealed. “These are not just statistics; they represent shattered lives, broken families,...

  • Drug shortage to ease soon—Boko

    Meanwhile, the supply of vital, essential, and necessary (VEN) medications is at 63%. He said that these figures are expected to rise significantly in the coming weeks as additional supplies, currently still in production, begin to arrive....

  • The growing trend of rented delegates in Botswana’s politics

    Typically, rented delegates are paid for their services and transported to the congresses by buses or combis, often without any real connection to the party or its activities.This growing trend caught widespread attention during the Botswana National...

  • Opposition leader slams gov’s unfulfilled promises

    In a press briefing held at the President Hotel on Tuesday, Saleshando made it clear that the UDC, despite its lofty promises during the 2024 General Election campaign, has fallen short of expectations.“The UDC has failed the people of Botswana,”...

  • BPF dispute frustrates Kgalagadi South candidate

    Both factions within the party, one led by Lawrence Ookeditse and the other by Mephato Reatile, each claim legitimacy as the true leadership of the party. The division has left Sebatlanyane unsure about how to proceed with his campaign as both...

  • Urban areas sees rapid increase in housing needs

    He said, according to the 2022 Housing Census, about 37.2% of urban households live in single multiple-purpose rooms (an all-in-one room including bathroom and kitchen space), of which about 18.3% are overcrowded (more than three people occupying a...

  • Reatile challenges legitimacy of BPF congress

    Addressing the media earlier after the chaotic Serowe events, Reatile firmly asserted that the congress, which he claims convened without his approval, was not conducted according to the party’s constitution.Reatile emphasised that the actions...

  • AP’s recruitment drive set to reshape political landscape

    With a clear vision to reach new heights, AP’s recruitment drive is gaining traction, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Molepolole South constituency. Member of Parliament for the area, Shima Monageng, recently shared his excitement over...

  • Professor Hu urges Belt and Road countries to learn Chinese

    Speaking on Sunday during an ongoing seminar on 'Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries', Professor Hu told delegates that language is key to meaningful cooperation.He noted that China shares...

  • Where the sea meets the skyline

    XIAMEN, CHINA: In the southeast corner of China, perched gracefully along the edge of the Taiwan Strait, lies a city that seems to have mastered the art of balance. Xiamen is a place where the sea hugs the shore like an old friend, and glass towers...

  • Gaborone tourism can benefit from Xiamen

    In an interview with Mmegi this week, she said Xiamen is a model city that has successfully developed sustainable and well-designed urban spaces, blending modern infrastructure with cultural heritage.Gaborone City launched a tourism Initiative...

  • ‘Culture preservation key to national identity’

    He said culture is the heart of every society and a key factor that defines national identity and unity. Speaking during the Seminar on Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries this week, which is...

  • Campaigns heat up ahead of BPF Congress

    The BPF is scheduled to hold its long-awaited elective congress next month in Serowe, where the national leadership will be elected. The congress comes at a time when the party remains deeply divided over both leadership and political alliances....

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