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  • Dow takes bold stance

    The week her political home, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) gave her 14 days to show cause why action cannot be taken against her. This came after she turned down her party’s nomination to replace Kgosi Mosadi Seboko as the new member of the Pan...

  • Moalosi’s courage keeps her in politics

    Moalosi says she was motivated by her own circumstances as a young woman to join politics. She joined opposition politics in 2010 and became very active ever since. For her, she joined politics so that she could be a vessel for what is good for the...

  • Voter turnout impressive—Maroba on Bosele, Grootlaagte

    Speaking to Osupile Maroba this morning, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) spokesperson said: “We have received reports that the turnout at Bosele Primary School is good and people had started to queue up to cast their votes at around past...

  • Bosele ward up for grabs

    So far, there is no obvious winner and it seems the electorate is going to be very strict with the parties vying for the vacant ward. The vacancy for Bosele ward council opened up after the death of a councillor. Five candidates running for the seat...

  • Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

    He said significant numbers were registered at secondary schools over the last three years. “In 2021, during stop and search exercises, 57 boys and 11 girls were found in possession of dagga/marijuana/matekwane/cigarettes/alcohol.In 2022, 103 boys...

  • Financial constraints fail KDC plans

    Molokwe said most government departments including the council had very limited funds to carry out their day-to-day duties. He said the financial challenges not only impacted the quality of services offered to the public but also affected the...

  • Mokgethi takes heed of immigration call

    This comes after Ngami Member of Parliament, Kainangura Hikuama on Friday asked the minister to appraise Parliament on the rate at which foreign nationals seek both economic and political refuge in the country for 15 years.He also wanted her to state...

  • Lack of housing, operational space plagues IEC

    He, however, said some of the problems remain unresolved to this day. “Just as an example, the offices in Bobonong, Gaborone, and Mogoditshane operate from small porta cabins while offices in Kasane, Gumare, Letlhakane, Letlhakeng, and Serowe...

  • Seretse rejoins BDP

    Seretse was welcomed back into the party yesterday at the launch of party candidate for vacant Bosele ward, Isaac Moseki. Seretse is the cousin to former president Ian Khama.When welcoming Seretse back to the party, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane...

  • Dow’s defiance angers BDP

    This came after Specially Elected Member of Parliament, Unity Dow turned down an offer to become a member of Pan African Parliament (PAP) and replace Kgosi Mosadi Seboko who is alleged to have resigned.Dow declined to take the offer after Kgosi...

  • Octogenarian’s love to serve the people

    She has been a councillor for Moshupa for 30 years under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and has served under three presidents; former Prsidents Festus Mogae, Ian Khama and the incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi. Despite all challenges that women...

  • Veteran women in opposition politics talk hard work, persistence

    Mogalakwe has a long history in politics, having contested several times and managed to keep hope that one day she would be a representative for the people of Mahalapye South ward, in the Mahalapye West constituency.Despite her many losses, her faith...

  • There is need for electoral education- IEC report

    As a result, when addressing the National Assembly, Minister of State President Kabo Morwaeng revealed that the report has recommended more funding for the electoral body to fund voter education. “The study, therefore, recommends that the...

  • Minister raises alarm on renal disease

    Speaking at the commemoration of World Kidney Day in Gaborone recently, Lelatisitswe said the theme for this year calls for people to be aware of their kidney health and always seek appropriate health information about their kidneys.This is because...

  • BLP, BCP relationship doubtful

    Many people are not happy that the AP has failed to take a stand on an issue that the BCP and the BLP had failed to agree on a candidate for the Bosele ward at the Gaborone Bonnington North constituency.Both the BCP and the BLP have fielded...

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