As the party prepares for its upcoming elective conference in July, attention has once again turned to its long-serving leader, Dumelang Saleshando. He has led the BCP since 2010, and is now seeking to extend his tenure to 20 years, with ambitions of...
The BCP secretary-general, Goretetse Kekgonegile, has cautioned party members against engaging in premature campaigning, stressing that the official electoral process has not yet begun.Speaking in an interview with Mmegi on Tuesday, Kekgonegile said...
At the centre of this drama lies a peculiar and now entrenched culture of ‘expel the expeller’. In the BPF, authority is no longer asserted through structures or consensus, but through letterheads. Leadership is not decided in congress halls, but...
From modest beginnings in Palapye to one of the most strategic diplomatic postings in Botswana’s foreign service, Kenosi steps into the role at a time when the country’s economic fundamentals are under pressure. Slowing growth, constrained fiscal...
Consequently, Keorapetse said, it has become increasingly difficult for Parliament to determine a single, authoritative stance from the party.“Our office does not mingle or interfere with the internal affairs of political parties,” he said in...
UDC has three affiliates, being the Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana People’s Party (BPP), and Alliance for Progressive (AP).In recent weeks, the coalition has been confronted with a series of internal challenges that have raised questions...
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana, told Parliament this week that the cost of maintenance on a debtor who has been sent to prison is P105 per person per day.Ramaotwana was responding to a question from Member of...
Across social media platforms, a significant number of commentators questioned the cost-effectiveness of leasing vehicles, arguing that the move could place an unnecessary burden on public funds at a time when the country is grappling with economic...
The consequences also seem not severe as the Directorate is yet to take action against any individual. She says the Directorate has not taken action against anyone and continues to encourage eligible declarants to declare in order to reach the 100%...
Presenting a speech to the Committee of Supply on Wednesday, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana revealed that as of March 18, 2026, the country’s prisons were holding 4,457 inmates against a designed capacity of...
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is due to announce the quantum of tariff increase agreed with the government, after the Botswana Power Corporation lodged an application for an average 46% increase in tariffs from April 2026.Under the...
In a public notice issued today, the Ministry stated that the decision was prompted by ongoing rainfall that continues to affect road conditions within the reserve.The notice stated that despite some progress observed in recent days, accessibility...
Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were all reported in Ramotswa. He is currently charged with three separate counts of rape before the Extension II Magistrate's Court, with the likelihood of increasing the...
This morning his lawyer, Busang Manewe updated the court on the approach of their defence. “This matter is scheduled for status hearing today and we would like to update the court that the defence will call only one witness,” Manewe said.Manewe...
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, told Parliament yesterday (Monday) that Botswana Railways is an autonomous body that undertakes its own procurement processes. He said that as the minister responsible, he has not been...
Answering a question in Parliament from Molepolole North MP Arafat Khan, the Minister of Environment & Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, answering on behalf of the Minister of Finance, said the government had failed to meet its statutory payment turnaround...
The legislator has, through attorney Kitsoyaone Lekang, written a cease and desist letter to Pilane over a comment in a Facebook post by another user. According to the letter, Pilane commented on a Facebook post, posted by one user under the name...
The incident comes just weeks after a separate case in Selebi Phikwe in which a man allegedly killed his older brother, raising fresh concern over violent disputes within families.Confirming the latest incident, Botshabelo Police Station commander,...
Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Barariwa Mathoothe, revealed this when responding to a question in Parliament from Mogoditshane East MP, Letlhogonolo Barongwang. The MP had sought clarity on the number of licensed and unlicensed...
Matlhare is alleged to have been found in possession of the diamonds on or about March 12, 2026, at Doppio Zero. According to the charge sheet, he was not authorised or exempt in any manner to possess the precious stones.The state alleges that the...
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