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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...

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...

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....

The decision has stirred both optimism and controversy, revealing the internal divisions and strategic uncertainties facing the organisation. The Kgalagadi South constituency was won by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) during the 2024 General...

With the upcoming elective congress scheduled for next November, tensions are escalating, and the fight for control of the party leadership threatens to deepen existing divisions. To begin with, the regional congresses, which are critical preparatory...

The party is expected to convene to elect the new National Executive Committees in Serowe next month (November) and this was part of the process to prepare for that elective congress.BPF’s Central Region comprises four constituencies being the...

Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) symposium held in Gaborone on Friday, Mophuting reflected on Botswana’s historical journey and the lessons it continues to offer in democratic development. She said...

According to GCC Town Clerk, Daniel Katjinotjiwa, the council resorted to the courts after it became clear that some individuals and companies had no intention of settling their debts. “As a result, 12 people have been served with court papers and...

Kaartze, who lost the 2024 General Election contest to the Umbrella for Democratic Change's (UDC) Dr. Micus Chimbombi, this time sailed through unopposed to return to the race for Parliament. The vacancy for the Kgalagadi South parliamentary seat...

According to the area District Development Committee (DDC) report, schools are experiencing frequent blockages, infrastructure wear, and an overall decline in the learning environment due to the excessive number of students. Consequently, councillors...

Despite the official announcement and endorsement of the newly elected leaders, Mmegi has observed that the party continues to grapple with the aftermath of the congress elections. A group of concerned members wrote to party leadership just days...

At the heart of the report lies a push for greater accessibility for the voter’s roll. The CET recommends that, in future elections, the roll should be published online, a move that would allow citizens, political parties, and civil society to...

According to the report presented by the Kgatleng District Development Committee (DDC), the prevalence of malnutrition has decreased from 3.7 percent in the previous quarter to 3.3 percent in the current reporting period.Although the decrease may...

In a political landscape that has become increasingly competitive and youth-driven, the BPP says it is undergoing a bold transformation aimed at regaining its relevance and asserting its voice, not as a nostalgic brand from the past, but as a...

In a statement released by the BDP, this afternoon in line with their ongoing peace building and reconciliation exercise spearheaded by the party president and following review into the membership terminations and suspensions of some party members,...