mmegi

Opposition must put its house in order

Friday, May 19, 2023 | 50 Views |

With the 2024 polls about a year away, upheaval seems to be a permanent feature on the local political landscape, wreaking havoc especially in the opposition bloc.

It seems no party is spared as political parties continue to be torn apart by internal strive just under the noses of voters.

It all started with one of the most promising coalition of parties, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) partner, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), dissenting with the parent party raising all sorts of trepidations against the UDC leader Duma Boko and condemning him for undemocratic tendencies especially unilateralism.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The local creative community has intensified calls for the immediate access to the Levy on Technical Devices Fund (LTDF) arguing that the fund is withheld from artists.

Creatives demand access to levy on technical devices fund

correspondent | 16 h ago

Banks' earnings rise on forex trades

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 h ago

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

Larona Makhaiza | 18 h ago

Judges, Courts must embrace AI-driven cases- CJ

Sharon Mathala | 22 h ago

Daughter's ex in spotlight after fire guts family home

Innocent Selatlhwa | 20 Jan 2026

How inflation hit milk, meat, sugar hardest in 2025

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 Jan 2026

Why keep 2028 AFCON bid a secret or did SA jump the gun?

Mqondisi Dube | 20 Jan 2026

Whispers of the Soul Sister empowers local creative economy

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 Jan 2026

Our babies deserve better

For years, we have rightly celebrated our world-class HIV response. The PMTCT programme has been its crown jewel, ensuring HIV-positive mothers could safely nurture their newborns without fear of transmission. Now, a leaked memo exposes a terrifying reality that the lifeline has been frayed to breaking point. A key warehouse in Francistown stands empty, and access is being rationed. Official reassurances about expected consignments ring hollow to...

The Monitor Editor | 20 January 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Opposition must put its house in order

With the 2024 polls about a year away, upheaval seems to be a permanent feature on the local political landscape, wreaking havoc especially in the opposition bloc.