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Despite losing three by-elections, officials told journalists this week that the party recorded an increase in the number of people voting in comparison with its performance in the last General Election. BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando, stated...

The duo’s position runs contrary to former BNF president, Otsweletse Moupo’s warning against turning political appointments into rewards for party loyalty. Cadre deployment issue is expected to be debated over the weekend during the party’s...

For a party that dominated the country's politics for nearly six decades, the BDP's latest position signals a possible shift from its previous confidence in its political stronghold. It is now recognising the need for collective action...

On the other hand, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) garnered 291 votes, whilst Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) received 225. Meanwhile, 11 ballot papers were spoiled, with a total of 2,032 votes cast in Saturday’s by-election. Following the results,...

In a suspension notice signed by BCPYL chairperson Thabo Malesela, the League accused Saleshando of making unilateral declarations about the student structure and calling for the dissolution of the existing Youth League leadership without following...

Director of Governance at Office of the President, Lucas Modimana, explained the State Visit is a coordinated mission aimed at attracting investment, creating jobs and accelerating Botswana’s economic recovery. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday,...

As result, Botswana's healthcare system and education sector could benefit from expanded cooperation with the giant Asian country. The commitments are contained in a joint statement issued during President Duma Boko's state visit to China...

Since its establishment, the DIS has perennially suffered from low public trust, crisis of confidence over its handling of sensitive matters and repeated allegations of political interference.The situation was particularly more pronounced during the...

Botswana has embarked on a process to recognise indigenous communities, address historical injustices and restore their rights, it has been revealed.Already, government is adopting a roadmap to guide restitution efforts in the Central Kalahari Game...

Equally, the opposition party blamed the coalition for worsening living conditions, high unemployment, and critical medicine shortages. Speaking at the launch of Joseph Bagwasi’s Sefhophe by-election campaign on Saturday, BCP leaders said the...

Chairperson of the All-Party Conference and Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa, explained the parties are consulting over sections of the electoral law that they believed required changes or improvements. “We are not...

He explained that the proposed development at Diswenki or Koma Freedom Square is intended to transform the open space into a more functional community facility while preserving its role as a recreational area for residents. Speaking in an interview...

The village has increasingly become a centre of political attention, with campaign activities bringing heightened movement to the area. Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) are all...

The proposal, contained in a policy draft prepared by Bernard Busani, seeks to position diamond beneficiation as the next phase of the country's diamond development. According to the draft, this will be acheived by expanding the country's...

The commitments are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Target 16.2, which calls for an end to abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children by 2030.They are also linked to National...