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  • BDP vets out four Bulela Ditswa hopefuls

    This follows a revelation on Wednesday by party president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, that more people will be removed from the list of aspiring candidates because they ‘breached’ the party code on primaries.Mmegi has learnt that the BDP Central...

  • ZCC St-Engenas factions affect church re-registration in Botswana

    The church’s existence and operations are governed by the Societies Act of 2022.However, internal conflicts within the church have resulted in two factions, each seeking to operate independently and register separately, despite being part of the...

  • UDC conflicts threaten Molepolole South stability

    The issue stems from two candidates, Shima Monageng of the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Dr. Tlamelo Mmatli of the Botswana National Front (BNF), who are both campaigning under the UDC banner.Each claims to be the official UDC representative,...

  • BNF confirms 21 MP candidates

    However, elections in Lobatse were postponed due to irregularities. The remaining primary elections are scheduled to take place at the beginning of June. From the given allocations, the BNF got 26 constituencies, the Alliance for Progressives (AP)...

  • Boko confronts challenges leading up to elections

    Born and raised in the dusty area of Mahalapye village in Xhosa ward in 1969, he eventually became a town boy. Academically, Boko excelled, and his career achievements are equally impressive. During his university days, his affinity for the finer...

  • Segokgo secures victory in BNF primaries

    Unlike his previous focus on a portfolio in council, he has set his sights on a parliamentary seat and has this time won the BNF primary elections against his cousin, former MP Masego Segokgo.He was battling it out with Masego, who got 112 votes,...

  • Gaolathe returns

    Since he rejoined the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), now he was re-appointed as UDC vice president after previously leaving to form the AP due to disagreements with the UDC’s national executive committee.In the 2019 General Election, he...

  • Keorapetse’s committed dance with power

    Macbeth, is a brave and loyal Scottish general. Throughout the play, Shakespeare skillfully portrays Macbeth’s inner conflict and struggle with mortality, while also exploring the themes of fate, loyalty and the dangers of unchecked ambition.This...

  • BPF unveils primaries candidates

    In the high-stakes game of politics, every moment counts, and the BPF must act swiftly to capitalise on the limited time it has to build support and momentum. Out of 61, the BPF which quit the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change...

  • BNF faces primaries challenges

    Allegations of irregularities and suspicious circumstances, including the postponement of voting in certain areas, have led to concerns about the party’s commitment to fair and transparent elections.This situation creates further obstacles for the...

  • BNF forges ahead

    Takatokwane In a strategic move to appeal to younger voters, the BNF has nominated a youthful candidate Jacob Kelebeng for Takatokwane constituency.His success in the primary elections, where he received a large number of votes, suggests that his...

  • BCP women urged to increase quota

    The call was made by Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) Tebogo Dingake, on Friday at the party’s Women’s High Tea event held at the University of Botswana.She emphasised the importance of achieving a 50% representation of women in Parliament and...

  • More BNF members to resign in Kgatleng East

    BPP is one of the UDC affiliates, along with the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and the BNF.BNF members in Kgatleng East haven't been happy with the UDC's decision as Kgatleng East has been their stronghold and previously, they had produced...

  • Anxiety for BDP primary elections aspirants

    While the party has planned a golf day today as a leisurely event, it may end up being a fraught affair when some aspiring candidates learn that they have not been selected. The moment of truth will undoubtedly bring surprises and disappointments for...

  • Political scientists speak on Masisi’s decisiveness

    Masisi was unambiguous that the ruling party may be shedding off disloyal and unsavoury characters.“People should not be shocked when certain people are vetted out of contesting the primaries as the party wants to ensure that their candidates are...

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