Mmegi

We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 720 Views |

Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.

He said they take up their role unapologetically as they have a responsibility to hold those with majority seats accountable.

Saleshando said several times after an election, people would say a good leader had been voted in and should not be opposed. He said it happened during Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi’s presidencies. He also said the same is being said about President Duma Boko that he should not be opposed.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

staff writer | 7 h ago

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 2d ago

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 2d ago

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Innocent Selatlhwa | 2d ago

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

BPF should get house in order

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...

Mmegi Editor | 27 March 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

We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

BPF should get house in order