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The new partnership brings to four the number of opposition parties that make up a united front against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). This comes after the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) left the coalition recently. The other parties are...

Draped in traditional BNF garb, both the old and young party members passionately expressed disgust at the UDC’s decision.They strongly believe that the constituency belongs to their party. They were so determined to hold the meeting and not even...

While the exact number of complaints has not yet been established, a thorough review is expected. The Monitor has been informed that Kopano Office has received some written complaints from constituencies such as Kgatleng East, Mmadinare, Mochudi West...

Three candidates, including incumbent Leepetswe Lesedi, have expressed interest in the parliamentary seat.The other two candidates are Dr Kolaatamo Malefho and Prince Moitoi, both of whom have political experience and are well-known in Serowe South....

The primaries were originally slated to take place in January, but have since be moved to February. In an interview on Sunday, BCP spokesperson, Dr. Mpho Pheko explained that the decision to postpone the primary elections was arrived at to allow the...

The piece of land that the former president is interested in is a traditional burial site for some of the Bangwato royal family members. Khama wants properties surrounding the Kgotla which includes two bedroom houses converted into houses at Khama...

The UDC recently released the list of constituencies allocated to each member affiliates. Following the exit of Botswana Congress Party (BCP) from the UDC, the latter’s member affiliates are Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana People’s Party...

Alliance for Progressives (AP) has been allocated the following: Gaborone Bonnington South, Gaborone Central, Metsimotlhabe-Mmopane, Francistown South, Maun West, Mochudi West, Molepolole South, Bobonong, Gabane-Mmankgodi and Mogoditshane west.The...

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) kick-started the voter registration process today in preparation for the October general elections.However, many major parties have not yet begun their primary elections, contributing to the anxiety of some...

According to the authorities, Princess Marina Hospital registered the highest number of births on New Year’s Day with 15 babies born.Boteti District Health Management Team followed with 13 deliveries while Nyangabgwe Hospital in Francistown was...

Police believe the suspect used a blunt object to strike the deceased on the head.The man was found unconscious after collapsing during an attempt to hang himself. He is suspected of having killed his 23-year old girlfriend prior to the suicide...

In addition to operating outside of permitted hours, Serowe police superintendent, Poloko Oteng, said the owners of the bar are also facing charges of causing noise and nuisance as well as aiding and abetting another person to commit a crime.In other...

Speaking to MmegiOnline, Superintendent Moses Serojane said the perpetrators are targeting businesses in the BHC houses near the Palapye junction.He said the suspects involved in the robbery at the home of the Indian national have not been...

Assistant District Commissioner for Mahalapye, Collen Tubego, told MmegiOnline that some of the missing man’s clothes have been found, and the search for him continues.Tubego said 28 houses were left totally destroyed and submerged in water. He...

According to the Ministry of Health, a total 91 babies were born around the country on the day. The Ministry of Health reported that of the 91 babies born on Christmas day, 44 were girls and 47 were boys.The total compares to 56 Christmas Day babies...