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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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,...

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....

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...

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,”...

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...

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...