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This could lead to a chaotic campaign season with candidates rushing to prepare with little time ahead for protests should the primaries outcomes leave a trail of contentions in their wake. Mmegi has learnt that the ruling party’s central committee...

This decision was made by the party’s leadership, who are concerned that the current coalition arrangement is not working as intended. Some of the UDC affiliates include the Alliance for Progressives (AP), Botswana People’s Party (BPP), and...

The party leadership reckons they could outperform their partners in those areas and anticipates members returning after elections if they win. According to a source, some members see this plan as preferable to completely leaving the Umbrella...

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, he said the BPF will be using its own symbol in the 2024 General Election. Reatile said he was using BPF constitution clause article 20.6.4, which gives him the power to take certain decisions in the interest...

The two parties are now embroiled in a conflict over who should be the UDC's face in the upcoming general election.This issue has been a recurring theme within the UDC, as the coalition has struggled to maintain unity.The current conflict has the...

The process includes checking for active membership, criminal records, and other requirements. Mmegi has learnt that all applications for those who want to contest for party primary elections have reached Tsholetsa office and are already being sorted...

They also discussed ways and means in which these opportunities can be brought home to an ordinary Motswana.The theme of the Conference was: “Advancing Botswana towards a high-income, inclusive and knowledge-based economy through strategic global...

Tebogo Boalotswe and Judge Sango will battle it out for the North West region chairperson's position on April 6, 2024. In the ongoing fight, some are even using the names of party leaders to lure members to vote for them. To make matters worse,...

He made the clarification ahead of the party’s primary elections which are expected to be held by the end of April or early May. Kario told Mmegi on Thursday that the party’s Central Committee (CC) makes the final decision, not the branch...

Despite having been addressed, the members want the constituency committee allocation decision be reversed. The BNF, the Botswana People’s Party (BPP), the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) are affiliates of the...

Although it is still early with various regions having not held their committees' elections, so far, three regional committees have voiced their support for Masisi. Masisi got the shock of his life barely a year into his presidency in 2019 when...

Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego ordered that the arrest and imprisonment of the minister shall be held in abeyance pending the decision of the Court of Appeal. “The application in respective of the application by Mogapi is fixed for status hearing on...

The committee cited Kablay’s lack of visibility in the constituency and his residency in Molepolole as reasons for their recommendations. This came as a surprise for Kablay, who is currently the chief whip for the party in Parliament. “I have...

Addressing councillors during the Full Council meeting on Monday, he noted that the deficit is likely to increase before the end of the fiscal year in March 2024 and that the council’s financial situation is a cause for concern. “As of March 4,...

“It is on the basis of the foregoing that a decision has been made to introduce a commuted overtime allowance of 15% of basic salary. The above applies to executive officers (E2 and above) who are currently not receiving some form of overtime...