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Many who interacted with him in his years of public service often spoke of his calm temperament, dedication to his work, and a preference for staying out of the political spotlight. However, in a startling turn of events, his legacy is now being...

The Council has revealed that it is owed a staggering P10 million by ratepayers, an amount that has crippled its ability to provide essential services to residents.As a result, it has now resolved to initiate legal action, including auctioning off...

It was the burial of the late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Micus Chimbombi, a man who, though he served as minister for just five months, left behind a legacy far greater than his title. From the moment the sun rose, it was clear that this was...

However, within the walls of his home, he was something different, someone far more intimate and complex. To his family, he was a quiet figure of strength, a provider, and a man of deep faith and discipline. Though he was not known for outward...

Speaking at the funeral of the late Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Micus Chimbombi, Boko praised the fallen leader’s unwavering love for his constituency and commitment to Botswana’s progress. “Chimbombi believed in the future of this...

Preliminary reports suggest that the 52-year-old allegedly took his own life following a domestic dispute involving an intimate partner. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, and no official report has been released....

As such, they are calling for an urgent revival and strengthening of political women’s leagues to support women vying for leadership roles and general election candidacies. Following that, the organisations have raised alarm over the dwindling...

This recurring challenge, particularly the confusion around the voters' roll, continues to disrupt internal democracy within the party. Throughout the three congresses, the Women’s League, Youth League, and the main party central committee...

The year 2021 marked a dramatic downturn in his life. First, he lost a legal battle contesting the general election results, a case he had joined with others with the hope of overturning the outcome. The loss came at a steep price: His luxury vehicle...

These events have made it clear that the country still has a long way to go before women can meaningfully occupy key decision-making positions within political parties. To date, no woman has been elected to executive positions in the central...

According to former Member of Parliament (MP) Phillip Khwae, Chimbombi joined the BNF in 2012, shortly after leaving the public service, where he had been suspended from his position as Permanent Secretary due to alleged links with the party.At that...

A figure both revered and resented, Molome has carved out a reputation as the party’s behind-the-scenes operator, one who doesn’t just support candidates but positions them to win. This role is not new. Back in 2022, during the BNF elective...

In a significant move aimed at unity and reconciliation, the party agreed to accept such individuals back into its fold, albeit under strict conditions. The returnees will not be allowed to contest any internal party elections or vie for any official...

Addressing delegates at the BNF congress, Boko decried the growing trend of registering people solely for voting purposes, only for those individuals to disappear after the elections. “Le kgotelesega party ka bo ntodisa meletswana. Go kwadisa...

The outcome would likely reflect which team has sold its message the best and earned the trust of the party’s loyal base. While it may appear dramatic, this kind of internal contest is not new to the BNF. In fact, it is constitutionally supported....