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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...

Dr Chimbombi’s untimely death has left the constituency without representation in Parliament, thereby necessitating a by-election. In response, the BCP states that it is ready to ensure the people of Kgalagadi South continue to have a strong,...

The deadline is set for the end of this week, marking a critical step in the party’s internal selection process.Following the closure of the EOI period, the BDP will determine whether it will proceed with primary elections to select its official...

Speaking to The Monitor on Monday, BNF Chairperson Moses Bantsi confirmed that the party’s Central Committee (CC) will be engaging directly with local party members and structures to address growing concerns around the number of individuals...

Despite the party's public projection of unity and progress, internal tensions are threatening to rip it apart at the seams. Since its formation in 2019, the BPF has been plagued by internal conflicts. Initially, disputes were confined to NEC...

As internal divisions deepen, many have started to question whether the party can survive without the influence and leadership of its inaugural patron, Ian Khama, or whether it is time to seek affiliation with the Umbrella for Democratic Change...

The sextet are Ditiro Kelebeile, Ookeditse Malesu, Segaetsho Garekwe, Thaka Baboneng, Loeto Porati and Barulaganye Kgosana. They allege that the actions taken by the party's leadership are both unconstitutional and unlawful. The applicants...

The motion, tabled during a full council meeting on Wednesday, was proposed by former council chairperson and current Lenganeng ward councillor, Collen Mochotlhi.Presenting the motion, Mochotlhi urged fellow councillors to support an independent...

At the centre of the tension is a controversial initiative by Kgosi Ian Khama, which many regard as an attempt to create a parallel governance structure that bypasses local democratic processes. Earlier this year, Kgosi Khama called a gathering of...

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Fan Yong, pointed out the deepening relationship between the two nations, emphasising that the bond has grown steadily over the years, and continues to flourish.“Some Chinese nationals live and work here, while...

Party president, Mephato Reatile, highlighted that at first they had three Members of Parliament in 2019.He added that now, six years later, there are five legislators, with more than 20 councillors in local government, which Reatile said is very...

What was scheduled to be a smooth evening of elections quickly spiralled out of control, as allegations of cheating and confusion over procedures led to the destruction of ballot boxes and the abrupt suspension of voting. The congresses, initially...