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The position, one of the most powerful in Botswana’s political landscape, is now up for grabs without the traditional backing of organised lobby lists. Instead, each aspirant is running an independent campaign, relying heavily on personal networks...

He said such demands bypass the established procedures that every member is expected to follow when making official suggestions to the party's central committee.Speaking to The Monitor on Sunday, Ngaka emphasised that he hadn't received any...

Masisi, the former president of Botswana and the fifth leader of the BDP, will officially hand over leadership, closing a controversial and historic chapter in the party’s annals. His tenure is etched in record books for all the wrong reasons. Not...

At the polls held at Letlhakane Senior Secondary School, it became increasingly evident that the ongoing campaigns for Central Committee (CC) leadership positions have caused divisions trickling down into the party’s lower structures.Aspiring CC...

Since the party’s defeat in last year’s national polls, there have been growing calls from some members advocating for constitutional reforms. The congress comes after the current CC faced mounting pressure from members calling for an elective...

This comes after some members of the previous committee accused the electoral board of conducting elections without voters roll. In an interview, BNF National Elections Board chairperson Chabuya Lowani expressed dismay over accusations from some...

In an interview on Monday, she acknowledged that the recent elective congress revealed underlying internal misunderstandings within the party that urgently need to be addressed. "The disorganisation during our congress clearly indicates that there...

The contenders include Karabo Gare, Dr. Kefentse Mzwinila and Dorcas Makgato. Notably, this will be the first time the BDP holds its congress as an opposition party, following its loss in the 2024 General Election. Consequently, tensions within the...

Significantly, this marks the first time the Women’s League is heading into an election while the BNF is the ruling party through its affiliation to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).As a result, each campaign team appears highly motivated,...

Notably, this marks a significant shift, as the Women’s League congress has for the first time attracted interest from both women and men. Unlike in the past elective congresses, this time around men have made the lobby list for the Women’s...

The BDP will be hosting its congress on May 10, 2025 to elect its leadership. While any card-carrying member is free to contest, it is not an automatic guarantee that one will become a candidate if he or she has declared their candidacy. The names of...

For the first time in its history, the party found itself in a difficult position, having to seek two separate legal opinions on the issue. The BCP elective conference is an assembly that chooses the party leadership. According to a source, the legal...

As of January 2025, tribal land disputes had 404 cases. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum on Land Tribunal Regulations (2024), he emphasised that the Land Tribunal plays a crucial role by offering specialised adjudication for these disputes....

Initially set for July, the congress will now take place soon, as announced by both the party's central committee (CC) and president Masisi on Tuesday. The decision follows calls from the BDP members urging the leadership to organise an...

The number of those vying for the position appears to be growing, with five members already publicly expressing their interest. Unlike in the past, when the party was in power, the competition among contenders seems set to be much fierce this time....