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Speaking during a virtual event marking the 18th anniversary of the Merck Foundation recently, the First Ladies expressed concern over the persistent discrimination faced by women struggling with infertility. They noted that many women continue to...

With delegates expected to elect a new leadership team, political temperatures within the opposition party have continued to rise. The contest has largely evolved into a battle between two prominent camps: Team Taolo Lucas and Team Unity Dow. As both...

Speaking in an interview with Mmegi this week, BNF chairperson Moses Bantsi revealed that the party leadership has received reports of some members allegedly positioning themselves for future electoral contests by quietly campaigning in...

Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, BPP secretary-general Mmatlha Sankoloba said recent by-election results paint a different picture from narratives circulating online, pointing to the UDC's clean sweep of all by-elections held since assuming...

According to the final results, the UDC candidate secured 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, representing 37.6% of the vote. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) garnered 299 votes, equivalent to 33.5%, whilst independent candidates collectively...

The weekend by-election saw the ruling party, UDC, secure 335 votes out of 892 valid ballots cast, with the BDP coming second by 299 votes.Speaking to this publication on Monday, BDP Secretary General Kentse Rammidi said the party draws encouragement...

Addressing 12 African First Ladies, Dr Kelej said collaboration remains at the heart of the foundation's mission to transform lives through science, technology, and equitable opportunities.Established in 2017 as the philanthropic arm of Merck...

Addressing the 12th Merck Foundation recently, First Ladies Initiative Summit attended by 12 African First Ladies virtually, Boko said Botswana has benefited significantly from programmes aimed at improving inclusive education, healthcare, and...

Last week, Katjiontjwa declared the mayor’s decision to adjourn the full council meeting for 14 days as “unlawful”, saying it was made without consulting councillors and without the required two-thirds majority vote as prescribed by the Local...

The leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, a development that has since triggered legal action and heightened political tensions within the District.BPF member David Ikanyeng has...

Ikanyeng is seeking an interdict to halt the implementation of the minister’s decision, arguing that it unlawfully reinstates councillor Kabo Ketshogile as council chairperson despite a council resolution that removed him from office through a vote...

The development has exposed deepening fractures within council operations, raising questions about leadership coordination, administrative authority, and internal political cohesion.The meeting was convened after GCC Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng...

Speaking during a panel discussion held at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Sciences (BUAN) in Sebele, Gaborone, on Tuesday on the importance of a Constitutional Court, Associate Professor of Law, Tachilisa Balule, described the moment...

Over the past two weeks, several councillors at the Serowe District Council (SDC) have been repeatedly locked into caucuses amid attempts by some members to unseat the current council chairperson, Atamelang Thaga.These developments highlight tensions...

Lucas described the suspension as a decision that transcends partisan politics and should be treated as a matter of national interest.He emphasised that the PDC plays a crucial role in providing essential services to residents, and any disruption of...