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On Saturday, several regional chairpersons convened in Palapye to deliberate on crucial party business. Following their discussion, they drafted a letter addressed to the party president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, which was officially submitted to him on...

Just yesterday, the party's secretary-general, Kavis Kario, submitted his resignation letter. Similarly, in recent weeks, members of the BDP Women's Wing have also stepped down.Meanwhile, calls have been growing from various quarters within...

During a Leadership Forum held this past weekend at the Big Five Lodge, party members called for MPs who hold ministerial positions to refrain from contesting for key party positions in the upcoming elective congress billed for next year. The central...

On Tuesday, President Duma Boko announced that the government would honour Gaoberekwe's wishes by burying him in the CKGR, specifically in Metsiamanong, on December 10, 2024. This decision comes after a prolonged and contentious battle between...

Just before the party’s leadership forum began with a prayer, its chairperson Dr Patrick Molutsi addressed the matter directly. "We are kindly asking those who went against the party and contested as independent candidates to excuse us. If you wish...

This success can be traced to a community-centred campaign strategy that resonated deeply with voters. The success of the BNF can largely be attributed to its secretary-general, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, who serves as the party’s backbone. Motshegwa,...

As the current leader of both the UDC and the Botswana National Front (BNF), Boko's journey has been marked by legal battles and internal resistance from segments of his party. Boko became the BNF president after his predecessor, Otsweletse...

In an interview with Mmegi, Dow shared: "At least we are now six women MPs against 61 men. Three women won general elections, and an additional three were nominated by the President. This is progress, but not enough. People must recognise that women...

This loss marks a significant shift in Botswana's political landscape, and the BDP members are now looking to the upcoming congress as a critical moment to reassess the party's vision, elect new leaders, and set a new course for recovery....

This historic outcome has left BDP members divided and frustrated, with heated discussions taking place across various social media platforms. Members have turned on each other, with accusations and demands for accountability circulating,...

Both candidates faced suspension – Dikoloti from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Modubule from the Botswana National Front (BNF) – highlighting a pattern of contention within the party. Modubule's victory stemmed from strong support...

Remarkably, Dikoloti triumphed in a large constituency of 21 councillors, without any local councillor backing him. Winning a parliamentary seat without party support is no easy feat. Dikoloti now stands as the second Member of Parliament to achieve...

This outcome represents a historic moment for a constituency that had long been a BDP stronghold since Botswana's independence in 1966. Historically, the BDP dominated this area, with its influence peaking in the early 2000s. However, the...

For the first time in Botswana's history, the IEC had to justify shortage of ballot papers in an elections year. During the previous weekend, election officers, including civil servants, participated in advanced voting. This weekend, three...

This time, the opposition has launched intense campaigns, while the BDP continues relying on its historical platforms. The opposition has also opened room for the BDP through its fragmentation, especially the main opposition parties, namely, the...