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This development marks the final stage in a nationwide process aimed at renewing mandates across all party structures ahead of the highly anticipated July national conference.The BCP, which is structured into 16 regions, has already completed...

The prolonged delay in convening the NEC was largely due to leadership transitions within its affiliate parties. In recent months, several member parties held elective congresses to usher in new leadership.As a result, individuals who previously...

Across the political spectrum, youth leaders maintain that UB student politics not only nurtures leadership skills but also plays a significant role in strengthening local democracy.Notably, UB has produced a long list of prominent political figures...

In particular, observers have begun to wonder whether the main opposition party is losing its grip on student politics at the University of Botswana (UB). However, in a candid admission this week, BCP Youth League president June June acknowledged the...

The elections for the Student Representative Council (SRC) are scheduled for this Friday (today), after they were postponed last week. However, GS-26 leader Nevile Sechele clarified that the move should not be interpreted as a boycott of the...

“On January 23, 2025, I joined a delegation led by the Minister for State President, Defense, and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, to assess the situation firsthand and engage with the affected community,” Dikoloti said when addressing a question from...

To begin with, political education plays a fundamental role in shaping informed, active, and ideologically grounded party members. It equips individuals with a clear understanding of their party’s culture, constitution, and guiding principles.More...

In a bold and highly visible push, party elders and leadership are working tirelessly, crisscrossing the country to re-engage members at all levels and restore confidence among supporters. Unlike previous renewal efforts, this campaign is not driven...

For the first time, youth leagues from different political parties are united, presenting a rare show of solidarity as they push for the immediate review and rescinding of the controversial transport fare increase.The students called on the Umbrella...

Speaker after speaker, including traditional leaders, voiced deep concern that such a move would erode their cultural identity, heritage, and the authority of bogosi.Leading the debate, Kgosi Puso Gaborone, who is also the chief of Batlokwa,...

The plan, which proposed extending the village into the Mabutswe area where their fields are located, has sparked widespread concern, prompting the government to return it for further consultation.Speakers at a kgotla meeting held on Saturday,...

UDC has three affiliates, being the Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana People’s Party (BPP), and Alliance for Progressive (AP).In recent weeks, the coalition has been confronted with a series of internal challenges that have raised questions...

Consequently, Keorapetse said, it has become increasingly difficult for Parliament to determine a single, authoritative stance from the party.“Our office does not mingle or interfere with the internal affairs of political parties,” he said in...

The BCP secretary-general, Goretetse Kekgonegile, has cautioned party members against engaging in premature campaigning, stressing that the official electoral process has not yet begun.Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, Kekgonegile said...

As the party prepares for its upcoming elective conference in July, attention has once again turned to its long-serving leader, Dumelang Saleshando. He has led the BCP since 2010, and is now seeking to extend his tenure to 20 years, with ambitions of...