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  • Reatile challenges legitimacy of BPF congress

    Addressing the media earlier after the chaotic Serowe events, Reatile firmly asserted that the congress, which he claims convened without his approval, was not conducted according to the party’s constitution.Reatile emphasised that the actions...

  • AP’s recruitment drive set to reshape political landscape

    With a clear vision to reach new heights, AP’s recruitment drive is gaining traction, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Molepolole South constituency. Member of Parliament for the area, Shima Monageng, recently shared his excitement over...

  • Professor Hu urges Belt and Road countries to learn Chinese

    Speaking on Sunday during an ongoing seminar on 'Civilisation Exchange and Mutual Learning for Professionals from Belt and Road Countries', Professor Hu told delegates that language is key to meaningful cooperation.He noted that China shares...

  • Where the sea meets the skyline

    XIAMEN, CHINA: In the southeast corner of China, perched gracefully along the edge of the Taiwan Strait, lies a city that seems to have mastered the art of balance. Xiamen is a place where the sea hugs the shore like an old friend, and glass towers...

  • Gaborone tourism can benefit from Xiamen

    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...

  • ‘Culture preservation key to national identity’

    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...

  • Campaigns heat up ahead of BPF Congress

    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....

  • BPF’s allegiance questioned in Kgalagadi South by-election

    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...

  • BPF power struggle deepens crisis

    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...

  • Tensions flare at BPF congress

    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...

  • Building trust through electoral justice—Mophuting

    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...

  • GCC cracks down on rate defaulters

    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’s second bite at Kgalagadi South

    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...

  • Councillors urge action on school overcrowding

    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...

  • Aftermath of Serowe congress haunts AP

    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...

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