When the ground shifted, :: Mmegi Online

In a year marked by recalibration, resolve and restless ambition, 2025 revealed a political landscape in motion, where power was questioned, alliances tested, and the future fiercely contested. In the long shadow of the 2024 General Election, parties found themselves tested by growth, humbled by loss, and reborn through necessity. Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE looks at how Botswana’s politics exhaled and then braced itself

However, when examined more closely, the intensity and organisation of the party’s campaign efforts during these contests reveal a different story. Although unsuccessful, the campaigns were notably vigorous, demonstrating that the party remains capable of mobilising resources, supporters, and messaging in competitive political environments.

Moreover, a significant shift has been observed among party members themselves. Previously, many supporters appeared hesitant or even reluctant to openly associate with the party, particularly in public spaces and on social media. Now, however, there is a visible resurgence of pride and confidence.

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