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The cadre policy and deployment strategy were adopted by the ANC when South Africa attained democracy in 1994 and they focused on the ruling party having loyal party hands in strategic positions at various levels of government.Locally, as Botswana...

“This comes at a time when our members need it most. It is crucial, as it teaches them how to behave as a ruling party, how to respond, when, and where. Some members still act as if we are in opposition,” Molutsi said.He added that although the...

Speaking at a media briefing last Friday at President Hotel, he revealed that the city is currently owed a staggering P15 million by individuals who had initially leased the market stalls from the council.Even more troubling, the mayor disclosed that...

Despite ongoing efforts by the city council to repair potholes and maintain road infrastructure, the councillors expressed disappointment over the pace and quality of the interventions, calling for immediate and comprehensive action. Raising the...

The BNF congress will be held in Palapye during the President's holidays.What began as a routine build-up to the congress has now escalated into a fierce political battle that pits two rival teams against each other, Nelson Ramaotwana and...

Once the heartbeat of the country’s left-leaning political movement, the BNF now finds itself caught between the responsibilities of governance and the demands of its grassroots supporters.While the party has risen to power through its coalition...

During the congress, a highly competitive race resulted in a tie between Samoka and Tebogo June, with both candidates receiving 194 votes each.The third contender, Bonnie Tlhagwane, trailed behind with 91 votes.However, in a surprising turn of...

It is, therefore, not unusual to see a politician shift between multiple parties within a short period. In this context, the reported interest of former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) member, Phillip Makgalemele, in willing to join the Botswana...

The motion, introduced by Specially Nominated councillor and chairperson of the Works Committee, Tunah Moalosi, calls for a minimum fine of P50,000 for individuals convicted of copper-cable theft.Furthermore, it recommends that scrapyards and...

This figure marks a slight decrease of 111 cases compared to the previous quarter’s total of 2, 361. Furthermore, the council noted that vaginal discharge syndrome remains the most commonly reported STI in the district. It is followed by urethral...

This was revealed during a recent full council meeting, where councillors were presented with the Urban Development Committee (UDC) report covering the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). The report highlights that all six junior secondary...

While most of the positions were filled without controversy, the race for the Youth League presidency ended in a deadlock. Two frontrunners, June June and Brian Samoka, each received 195 votes, while a third candidate, Bonnie Tlhagwane, trailed with...

The city council also faces inadequate city lighting, storm water drainage issues and poor project implementation.Addressing councillors on Wednesday, Deputy Mayor Mankie Sekete emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration in overcoming the...

She says her experience highlights deep-rooted gender bias that continues to plague political structures, even within parties that claim to promote progress.Mmolawa, who is known for her long-standing advocacy for women's empowerment, equity and...

The report indicates that 0.9% of children were classified as underweight, while 0.5% showed signs of growth failure, highlighting persistent nutritional challenges in the area. While there has been some progress, particularly in the coverage of...