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Reatile emphasised that this surge is more than just numbers of BPF members PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has been hailed for its impressive rise since its formation in 2018, growing from just 4% to over 8% in the national vote.

Party president, Mephato Reatile, highlighted that at first they had three Members of Parliament in 2019.

He added that now, six years later, there are five legislators, with more than 20 councillors in local government, which Reatile said is very commendable. Speaking confidently at the party’s national conference in Molepolole on Saturday about the party’s progress, Reatile emphasised that this surge is more than just numbers.

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BPF doubles support since inception

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has been hailed for its impressive rise since its formation in 2018, growing from just 4% to over 8% in the national vote.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred