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  • Commonwealth report pushes for Botswana bold electoral reforms

    At the heart of the report lies a push for greater accessibility for the voter’s roll. The CET recommends that, in future elections, the roll should be published online, a move that would allow citizens, political parties, and civil society to...

  • Kgatleng slight decline in malnutrition cases reported

    According to the report presented by the Kgatleng District Development Committee (DDC), the prevalence of malnutrition has decreased from 3.7 percent in the previous quarter to 3.3 percent in the current reporting period.Although the decrease may...

  • BPP at 65: Rebirth, relevance, resolve

    In a political landscape that has become increasingly competitive and youth-driven, the BPP says it is undergoing a bold transformation aimed at regaining its relevance and asserting its voice, not as a nostalgic brand from the past, but as a...

  • BDP rescinds Khama’s membership termination

    In a statement released by the BDP, this afternoon in line with their ongoing peace building and reconciliation exercise spearheaded by the party president and following review into the membership terminations and suspensions of some party members,...

  • BDP unveils Kaaetze as Kgalagadi South candidate

    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...

  • Local power, National Transformation begins in councils

    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...

  • BPP plans concrete comeback

    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,...

  • Gaborone reports strong HIV progress, notes gaps

    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...

  • Kgalagadi South by-election: A crucial test for UDC-BPF alliance

    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...

  • BDP primary race heats up

    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...

  • Serame expresses shock over leaked SACU job application

    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...

  • BNF faces tough decisions ahead of Kgalagadi South by-election

    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...

  • Motshegwa calls for financial independence, ethical leadership, and bold investments

    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...

  • Leadership litmus test for BDP, BNF

    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...

  • BCP launches southern comeback campaign

    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...

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