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Samuel Tembenu, who led the observation mission, said the electoral process was conducted in accordance with the country’s electoral framework.However, the mission noted areas requiring attention to further strengthen future elections.In its...

The visit comes amidst reports that several opposition members were allegedly harassed and detained in the run-up to and during the elections.Some opposition supporters were reportedly detained on the eve of polling, whilst others were arrested on...

Molutsi reasoned that the two senior leaders’ demanding government responsibilities have made it difficult for them to attend. Additionally, he said while their absence may be noticeable, the UDC leadership understands that both Boko and Gaolathe...

Long queues have been reported at several polling stations, with some voters arriving as early as 2am in an effort to beat the crowds and cast their ballots early.So far, they have recorded 98 election verified incidents reported at the Global...

Under Zambia’s electoral system, a presidential candidate must secure more than 50 % of the valid votes cast to be declared the ultimate winner. However, the model of the election is known as 50 plus one. Consequently, if none of the candidates...

Given Katuta, who is contesting as an independent candidate, is the sole woman among the presidential contenders seeking to lead Zambia. Her participation stands in contrast to the 13 male candidates who will also be on the presidential ballot. The...

The call follows revelations emerging from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearings, which the opposition party says have exposed the scale of maladministration and financial losses affecting the country.A statement released this week by party...

The party has started rolling out digital membership registration across its 16 regional constituencies, with launches held at Klaas Motshidisi and Paul Rantao constituencies over the weekend. The initiative is part of the party’s broader efforts...

The controversy comes in the wake of the suspension of Francistown West Member of Parliament (MP), Ignatius Moswaane.His removal has fuelled speculation of deepening divisions within Botswana's oldest political party. The BPP leadership has...

Although the BPP constitution provides that the central committee should be elected every three years, the party has not held elections since its national delegates conference in 2015.“All members of the central committee shall be elected on three-...

The party's secretary-general, Mmantlha Sankoloba, announced the decision in a statement issued following a central committee meeting. The BPP stated its leadership resolved to defer the conference after carefully considering views and...

It is a matter in which Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor, David Ikanyeng, is challenging the refusal by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Kethalefile Motshegwa to recognise him as the council chairperson. This came...

The elective conference, held during the President’s holidays, is the BCP’s highest decision-making event between congresses and carries the responsibility of not only electing leaders but also reviewing the party’s performance and setting its...

Members argue that both the national council and the constitutional congress require adequate time to deliberate on proposed changes. They contend that the party leadership's plan to allocate only one day for the National Council meeting could...

The organisation’s executive secretary, Ame Makoba said the review process was initiated after party members resolved that the entire constitution should be revisited rather than amending isolated provisions."The constitutional congress will be...