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The issue stems from two candidates, Shima Monageng of the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Dr. Tlamelo Mmatli of the Botswana National Front (BNF), who are both campaigning under the UDC banner.Each claims to be the official UDC representative,...

However, elections in Lobatse were postponed due to irregularities. The remaining primary elections are scheduled to take place at the beginning of June. From the given allocations, the BNF got 26 constituencies, the Alliance for Progressives (AP)...

Born and raised in the dusty area of Mahalapye village in Xhosa ward in 1969, he eventually became a town boy. Academically, Boko excelled, and his career achievements are equally impressive. During his university days, his affinity for the finer...

Unlike his previous focus on a portfolio in council, he has set his sights on a parliamentary seat and has this time won the BNF primary elections against his cousin, former MP Masego Segokgo.He was battling it out with Masego, who got 112 votes,...

Since he rejoined the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), now he was re-appointed as UDC vice president after previously leaving to form the AP due to disagreements with the UDC’s national executive committee.In the 2019 General Election, he...

Macbeth, is a brave and loyal Scottish general. Throughout the play, Shakespeare skillfully portrays Macbeth’s inner conflict and struggle with mortality, while also exploring the themes of fate, loyalty and the dangers of unchecked ambition.This...

In the high-stakes game of politics, every moment counts, and the BPF must act swiftly to capitalise on the limited time it has to build support and momentum. Out of 61, the BPF which quit the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change...

Allegations of irregularities and suspicious circumstances, including the postponement of voting in certain areas, have led to concerns about the party’s commitment to fair and transparent elections.This situation creates further obstacles for the...

Takatokwane In a strategic move to appeal to younger voters, the BNF has nominated a youthful candidate Jacob Kelebeng for Takatokwane constituency.His success in the primary elections, where he received a large number of votes, suggests that his...

The call was made by Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) Tebogo Dingake, on Friday at the party’s Women’s High Tea event held at the University of Botswana.She emphasised the importance of achieving a 50% representation of women in Parliament and...

BPP is one of the UDC affiliates, along with the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and the BNF.BNF members in Kgatleng East haven't been happy with the UDC's decision as Kgatleng East has been their stronghold and previously, they had produced...

While the party has planned a golf day today as a leisurely event, it may end up being a fraught affair when some aspiring candidates learn that they have not been selected. The moment of truth will undoubtedly bring surprises and disappointments for...

Masisi was unambiguous that the ruling party may be shedding off disloyal and unsavoury characters.“People should not be shocked when certain people are vetted out of contesting the primaries as the party wants to ensure that their candidates are...

The duo intends to present their case to the NEC and the party president this week, citing pressure from their constituents, The Monitor has learnt.They have expressed apprehension that leaving the coalition could harm the BPF’s prospects in the...

Over the weekend, Reatile made an announcement that they are going to contest the upcoming general eletions using the BPF symbol and that in other areas, they will compete with the UDC under a proposed pact model.The BPF prefers a pact model while...