UDC’s defining year of delivery

After a period marked by internal uncertainty and waning confidence amongst some members, the party now seeks to reset, refocus, and most importantly, deliver tangible results. This shift signals not just a change in calendar years, but a fundamental transition from planning to action. Though registered as a party, UDC operates as a coalition and its affiliates are the Botswana People’s Party (BPP), Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Botswana National Front (BNF).

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, UDC executive secretary Dr Patrick Molutsi made it clear that 2026 represents a turning point. Unlike the previous year, which was largely devoted to strategy and preparation, this year demands implementation. According to Molutsi, the expectations placed on the party by its supporters, and the nation at large, require nothing less than visible progress.