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Friday, September 06, 2024

Letsholathebe: I am in good terms with Masisi

FRANCISTOWN: Education and Skills Development (MoESD) minister, Dr Douglas Letsholathebe, has denied that he has a rift with President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

Lebogang Mosikare | 06 September 2024

Letsholathebe PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

At the BDP 40th National Congress Masisi called on MPs to back the Bil. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Masisi’s voice not loud enough for BDP MPs

Cracks are starting to show in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after party legislators defied President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s clear instruction to pass the Constitutional Review Amendment Bill. In a firm and clear message at the weekend BDP congress, Masisi called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to back the Bill.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 September 2024

MPs unlikely to return for the 13th parliament

The 12th Parliament finished with a bang as the House rejected the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill. Mmegi Staffer, GOITSEMODIMO KAELO rounds up Members of Parliament (MPs) who are unlikely to return to the 13th Parliament after either quitting, retiring or failing to make it past their parties’ primary elections

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 07 September 2024

Motshegwa’s uphill battle to win mmadinare

On Saturday, the Umbrella for Democratic Change invaded Mmadinare to launch its parliamentary candidate for the area, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, and his team of aspiring councillors. While the UDC is banking on the veteran trade unionist to deliver the constituency, an uphill battle awaits him, writes Mmegi Staff Writer Goitsemodimo Kaelo

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 06 September 2024

President Masisi launching BDP Manifesto

A look at BDP, UDC key manifesto issues

Thousands of voters will be heading to polling stations around the country on October 30 to choose who will represent them in the 61 constituencies. As they vie to attract voters, two political parties, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), have launched their manifestos which set out their policies on everything from education to healthcare. Mmegi staffer SPIRA TLHANKANE looks at where the main parties stand on the issues most important to voters, based on the manifestos

Spira Tlhankane | 06 September 2024

Kabo Morwaeng speaking at Press Conference. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Morwaeng defends defiant legislators, blames opposition

After some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament (MPs) diverged from the party line to shoot down the constitutional amendment Bill, State President Minister, Kabo Morwaeng has defended his party members and instead blamed the opposition legislators who walked out of Parliament before voting on Wednesday.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 September 2024

Keorapetse told the media that the BDP was too fractured to deliver a unanimous outcome PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP MPs have qualms, grudges with ‘principals’ – Keorapetse

Following the death of the constitutional amendment bill at the hands of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) legislators this week, Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dithapelo Keorapetse says they knew that their rivals were too fractured to support it.

Lewanika Timothy | 06 September 2024

Masisi has emphasised the party's commitment to advancing the health sector PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Comparing BDP pledges five years later

Over the weekend, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) assured Batswana of its committed efforts to realise its promises should it return to power. To deliver on the latest manifesto promises, the ruling party has had to reflect on the 2019 document and progress made thus far. Its five-year trajectory from 2019, began with challenges off the bat.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 September 2024

About 144 agents have taken government to court

DIS agents, gov’t fight over shift allowance

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) agents and government are entangled in a legal dispute over shift allowance.

Mpho Mokwape | 06 September 2024

Ba Isago, These Hands partner

In an era where Innovation and Entrepreneurial spirit are crucial to economic growth and societal Development, Ba Isago Univesity an institution about innovation and entrepreneurship has partnered with These Hands to hasten innovation.

Larona Makhaiza | 06 September 2024

Suspected serial rapist provides DNA

Larona Makhaiza | 09 September 2024

BDP orders re-run in three constituencies

Sharon Mathala | 06 September 2024

BCP sends ‘Mmannana’ for a second chance

Spira Tlhankane | 06 September 2024

Did she or did she not?

Sharon Mathala | 05 September 2024

'Angry' boyfriend stabs girlfriend

Pini Bothoko | 03 September 2024

Teen attacked and raped

Pini Bothoko | 03 September 2024

Quest for freedom : Tsaone Reboeleng challenges confession statement

Did she or did she not?

Coming face to face with the officers she accuses of torturing and abusing her, Tsaone Reboeleng, the only survivor in the phase 2 mass shooting cut a cool figure behind the accused dock as she listened to state’s version of event, SHARON MATHALA was in court following the proceedings.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe addresses guests during the 2024 CAF Executive Programme Launch of CAF and UCT Partnership at UCT Graduate Buisiness School in Cape Town on 2 September 2024 PIC:Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

BFA president to pocket P650,000 annually from CAF

CAF president, Patrice Motsepe is pushing plans to pay association heads $50,000 (approximately) P650,000 as annual gratuity. This marks a 150% increase from the $20,000 (approx. P260,000) that member association presidents receive yearly.

BDP orders re-run in three constituencies

Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Central Committee has ordered a re-run in three constituencies, following appeals that were lodged by losing contestants.

'Angry' boyfriend stabs girlfriend

A 28-year-old woman of Motswadira ward in Mokokwana is currently in hospital fighting for her life after she was stabbed with a sharp object by her boyfriend.

Gov’t, BDP to hold memorial for departed Mthimkhulu

The government and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will host a memorial service in honour of the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Dumezweni Meshack Mthimkhulu, who died on Monday at Sidilega Private Hospital in Gaborone.

Departed: Mthimkhulu PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Mthimkhulu: The intellect from the kasi

The late Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Dumezweni Meshack Mthimkhulu, has been described by many who knew him as an intellect who remained true to his ‘kasi’ roots.

‘Phase 2 shoot-out survivor did not seem distressed’

After Phase 2 shootout survivor and accused robber Tsaone Reboeleng made an allegation that she was tortured to confess, Lentlhagetse Willie the Magistrate who recorded Reboeleng’s statement has told the court that to the best of his knowledge Reboeleng was of sound and sober mind. The statement was recorded three days after the robbery.

Ditlhopho di tsile: Vote wisely

This is a significant moment for our democracy, and it is crucial that every eligible voter takes part in shaping the future of our nation. This is a call to action for all the registered voters and stakeholders to ensure a smooth and informed electoral process.First and foremost, if you are a registered voter, now it is the time to get ready. Ensure that you have your voter registration card and identity card (Omang) in order. If you have...

Mmegi Editor | 06 September 2024

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Ba Isago, These Hands partner

Suspected serial rapist provides DNA

BDP orders re-run in three constituencies

BCP sends ‘Mmannana’ for a second chance

Did she or did she not?

'Angry' boyfriend stabs girlfriend

Teen attacked and raped

Did she or did she not?

BFA president to pocket P650,000 annually from CAF

BDP orders re-run in three constituencies

'Angry' boyfriend stabs girlfriend

Gov’t, BDP to hold memorial for departed Mthimkhulu

Mthimkhulu: The intellect from the kasi

‘Phase 2 shoot-out survivor did not seem distressed’

Ditlhopho di tsile: Vote wisely