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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
  • Party vows to restore discipline

    Addressing supporters at a rally in Lentsweletau, he made it clear that the party’s leadership is prepared to make serious and decisive interventions against any members who engage in conduct that undermines the organisation’s integrity....

  • BPF ask court to block Galebotswe

    The urgent application was registered on Tuesday before the High Court.Respondents in this case are: Galebotswe, Mogomotsi Letsididi, Segaetsho Garekwe, Modiri Lucas, Loeto Porati, Olebile Pilane, Queen Moatsotsi, Gareone Barel, and Gaolathe...

  • Galebotswe dismisses cease, desist letter

    He confirmed receiving the letter in Palapye, where a BPF faction held a meeting. However, Galebotswe said he treated the correspondence as ‘fake’ since he was asked to respond to it on August 22, 2025, whilst the letter is dated November 21,...

  • BPF leader warns of sabotage

    Speaking at a rally in Lentsweletau on Saturday, Ookeditse said certain members have already formed small internal groups aimed at undermining and sabotaging the newly elected party leadership. Ookeditse said these actions are not new, as attempts to...

  • Gov’t targets more citizen participation in billboard advertising

    He was answering a questions asked by Member of Parliament (MP) for Shashe West constituency, Jeremiah Frenzel.The legislator had wanted the Minister to appraise Parliament on billboard advertisements in Gaborone and if he was aware that all prime...

  • BDP keeps UDC on its toes

    Typically, when a long-ruling party falls from power, its support base weakens, its structures lose momentum, and its members often become disillusioned. Therefore, expectations for the BDP heading into the recent by-election were modest at best....

  • UDC widens margin in a by-election

    The party widened the margin between itself and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) by 210 votes compared to the results of the 2024 General Election. This development is particularly significant because by-elections often draw fewer voters and tend...

  • UDC attributes weekend victory to hard work,trust

    In an interview on Monday morning, Molome explained that although the campaign trail was challenging, the people of Kgalagadi South remained open to the UDC’s message because they understood that the party is still new in government, having taken...

  • UDC clinches Kgalagadi South in rain-soaked election

    The Member of Parliament (MP) seat became vacant after the death of the late area MP, Dr Micus Chimbombi. According to returning officer Levis Thupa, UDC candidate Tokyo Modise emerged as the winner after receiving 6,766 votes. This outcome places...

  • Modise triumphs, vows action amidst community hope in Kgalagadi South

    For Modise, the win is more than a political achievement; it is a call to action from residents who believe in his vision, track record, and promise to work hand in hand with the community to tackle long-standing challenges. The newly elected MP says...

  • Sedimonyane explodes at BPF, claims leaders backed rival UDC

    In an interview with Sedimonyane on Sunday, he did not hold back his frustrations, arguing that the limited assistance he received significantly undermined his ability to mount a competitive campaign against better-resourced opponents. Sedimonyane...

  • Kgalagadi South losers accept defeat

    The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary, Ame Makoba, acknowledged the outcome whilst emphasising the party’s resilience. “We accept the results, though we had hoped to win,” Makoba said. “Remember, we just lost power, but we...

  • Botswana, China deepen trade cooperation

    Some of the key areas the Minister mentioned are technology, digitalisation and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.“In fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, and deep tech, the pace of global innovation is rapid. Botswana...

  • Kgalagadi South electorates undeterred by rain

    Contesting for the seat are Tshepang Brooks of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Diana Kaartze of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Independent candidate Kaveri Kapeko, Joseph Modise of the ruling Umbrella For Democratic Change (UDC) and Phenyo...

  • UDC gov’t has deteriorated health system-Saleshando

    In his response to the State of Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday, he exposed challenges burdening the system.Amongst these Saleshando noted that health care service providers are short staffed and overburdened, facilities still have a dire shortage...

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