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Over the past weekend, this cultural cornerstone was thrust into the spotlight when the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) made a rare and symbolic move in its history. The ruling party journeyed to Serowe to formally ask for forgiveness from the...

Garekwe, in a newly filed notice of motion, claims that he has been wrongly suspended from the party without due process and in violation of the BPF constitution. He was suspended from the party on August 21, 2025, which he now challenges as unlawful...

His engagement followed concerns raised by a delegation from the affected communities, who expressed dissatisfaction with a decision made by a former Minister. According to the delegation, the ruling announced at a kgotla meeting on August 16, 2023,...

The family has expressed deep dissatisfaction over remarks made about their late father, uncle, and respected leader during the gathering.The controversy stems from comments by some members of the Serowe community, who questioned what the party would...

What was billed as a tribal gathering at Serowe College of Education quickly revealed its political undercurrents. From the moment BDP president Mpho Balopi and party veteran Daniel Kwelagobe took the stage, the air was tense. When the floor opened...

To some Serowe residents, Khama’s gesture is not just symbolic; it is steeped in tradition and signals a possible thaw in long-standing tensions.“In Sengwato culture,” explains elderly Kesegofetse Lopang, “when someone fines you and then...

Speaking to The Monitor shortly after the meeting, Rammidi said some of the remarks from the community were made in the heat of the moment. He added that the party’s Central Committee (CC) would reconvene to discuss the concerns raised by the...

Molefe, in a letter addressed to President Duma Boko, said Masena is best placed to “restore stability at BR” and should be given full authority to appoint directors who can bring back effective management. Masena remains under suspension. Molefe...

Back in 2019, the UDC stormed the courts with fire and fury, contesting the outcome of the General Election. Twenty-three UDC candidates took both the BDP and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to court, arguing that democracy had been...

The event is not just an ordinary political gathering; it carries the weight of history, strained relations, and the possibility of reconciliation between the former ruling party and the Bangwato tribe. Coordinator of the meeting, Amigo Nthebolang,...

“Mr Speaker, we condemn in the strongest possible terms bullying, vandalism, violence, drug abuse and all forms of misconduct,” he declared.Hunyepa warned that unruly learners had gone as far as circulating shocking videos on social media,...

He said the nation had expected a clear break from the past, but nine months into the UDC’s rule, nothing has changed. Instead, he argued, things are only getting worse, especially during the ongoing Winter Parliament. Saleshando condemned what he...

Many people see the move as an effort to rebuild ties with the Bangwato. The decision to bar them from the kgotla had been widely criticised. It was a rare and historic action in Botswana’s politics. On Tuesday, the BDP Secretary General, Kentse...

Mmegi has learnt that Diana Kaartze and Sam Brooks have shown interest in the contest. Different political parties will soon battle it out for the area.The late legislator, a respected figure in the constituency, was laid to rest only recently in his...

Speaking to Mmegi in an interview on Wednesday, he said temporary campaign teams formed for the last central committee (CC) elections must dissolve immediately as the new leadership takes charge. His remarks come as traces of past alliances still...