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The conference, originally scheduled for Friday, was pushed to Saturday due to the pending case.The matter was first set for a hearing last Friday but was postponed to Tuesday after the applicants told the court they had only been served with the...

Speaking during a full council meeting on Monday, Tlokweng Council Chairperson Ontiretse Bogatsu revealed that antenatal HIV testing coverage has declined from nearly 99% in the previous quarter to just 88% this quarter. She emphasised that this drop...

With 18 National Executive Committee (NEC) positions up for grabs, this year's congress could prove to be the most consequential in the party’s short but eventful history. The outcome will not only determine the party’s new leadership but...

On 25 August 2025, President Boko invoked Section 17(1) of the Constitution to declare a state of emergency, citing the need to “make decisions quickly to address the immediate medical needs of the nation.” However, according to BCP publicity and...

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,...