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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...

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...