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This decision follows a strategic agreement between two aspiring candidates, as one stepped aside to pave the way for a united campaign.Party president Mpho Balopi, along with members of the Central Committee, recently visited Tsabong village to...

Speaking at the ministry’s high-level symposium held in Gaborone on Monday under the theme 'Reengineering the Role of Local Government in Democracy and the Developmental Agenda', Motshegwa said the era of business-as-usual in local...

Speaking to The Monitor on Sunday, BPP spokesperson Mmantlha Sankoloba said the party’s gathering in Tati East on Saturday was more than a meeting; it was a reaffirmation of purpose.“Our revival is not symbolic. It is real, felt in every village,...

The report, for quarter one, outlines key developments in HIV testing, treatment, and prevention, revealing both gains and areas of concern.A total of 4,409 individuals were tested for HIV, comprising 3,315 females and 1,294 males. Of these, 107...

The Kgalagadi South Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) position became vacant after the death of the former area MP, Dr. Micus Chimbombi. At the heart of the debate lies a critical question: will the two opposition parties cooperate, or will...

Diana Kaaetze, Sam Brooks, and Hendry Louw have all successfully passed the party’s vetting process and are now actively campaigning to secure the BDP candidacy. This race follows the unfortunate passing of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who was the sitting...

Speaking to Mmegi on Thursday, Serame stated that she, like any other Motswana, responded to a public advertisement for the role.However, recently, President Duma Boko declared his support for Serame, which received mixed reactions from his party, as...

The Monday deadline marked a significant milestone as the party moves closer to selecting a candidate for the upcoming by-election in the constituency.The vacancy followed the passing on of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who was Member of Parliament (MP) for...

Speaking at the Council Leadership Dialogue on Creative Ways of Raising Revenue, held at the City of Francistown Council on September 11, 2025, the minister encouraged council leaders to adopt new models of financing and revenue generation that...

With fresh central committees (CC) ushered in during their respective congresses, the pressure is now squarely on the new leaders to prove their mettle. Can they steer their parties towards the political "Promised Land," or will internal and external...

The opposition party wants to reclaim its space in the southern part of the country and to build lasting political momentum ahead of the 2029 General Election. In line with that, the Dumelang Saleshando-led BCP that last contested the constituency in...

Meanwhile, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have also surged, rising from 1,010 cases in the fourth quarter of last year to 1,180 in the first quarter of this year.In a concerning shift, men now account for 62% of infections, up from 36% as...

The City mayor, Orabile Motlaleng, revealed the sterling figures during Monday’s full council meeting. “Another issue of great concern is the high level of teenage pregnancy, which is at 6.2% with 76 cases recorded in the first quarter. Despite...

The members, Ofentse Molibi and Lesego Keorapetse, have been ordered to compensate for the destruction of party property, including a ballot box and ballot papers, which were allegedly damaged as a result of a deliberate act of protest.According to...

“You will read some of the reasons in a written judgment which you will be given later,” Tshosa said.Despite the setback, Garekwe remains undeterred. In an interview with Mmegi outside court, he vowed to continue the legal battle.“I will obtain...