Taolo Lucas, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) vice presidential candidate, has reportedly won the support of at least six Members of Parliament in his campaign for the party’s second-highest office. Sources close to the Lucas campaign told WeekendPost that, although none of the MPs have publicly announced their backing, these internal endorsements have notably strengthened Lucas’s position in what is expected to be a closely contested race against Unity Dow, Member of Parliament for Kgatleng...

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is preparing to formally engage the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, expressing growing concern about the underperformance of parliamentary committees. This move is expected to reignite discussion about the effectiveness of Botswana’s legislative oversight. The main opposition party’s concerns focus on the repeated failure of several committees to meet consistently during the past financial year. The BCP argues that these irregularities have severely hampered Parliament’s constitutional role in...

Auditor General Keneilwe Senyarelo’s recent report on Botswana’s government finances is a stark illumination of troubling issues that many hoped were relics of the past.

Moeti Mohwasa’s increasing visibility in Selebi-Phikwe has sparked quiet speculation within Botswana’s political circles, with some interpreting it as early maneuvering ahead of the 2029 general election. Mohwasa, however, has dismissed such claims, emphasizing that his ongoing presence in the mining town stems not from electoral ambitions but from a deep-rooted ideological and organizational commitment to the community. A veteran of the Botswana National Front (BNF) and its current vice president, Mohwasa categorically rejected suggestions...

Taolo Lucas has ramped up his campaign for re-election as vice president of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), casting his candidacy not just as an internal leadership battle but as a wider call for political maturity in the face of mounting economic and governance challenges. Set to face off against Unity Dow at the party’s upcoming congress in Mogoditshane, Lucas framed the contest as part of the effort to forge a “compact, disciplined” opposition capable...

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is gearing up for one of its most rigorous oversight cycles to date, signaling a sharper focus on government finances. The committee plans to summon accounting officers more frequently and pursue stronger enforcement tools, including subpoenas, as it tackles years of delayed audits and ongoing financial irregularities within the public service. Parliament has underscored the need for the committee to act with strength and assertiveness in fulfilling its mandate.

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has boldly declared its intention to unseat the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and clinch state power in the 2029 general election. This declaration came from Dr. Unity Dow, the BCP’s vice president candidate, during the launch of her lobby list in Gaborone. Her message was clear: the incoming BCP central committee is poised to lead the party to victory, marking a historic realignment in Botswana’s political order.

A legal storm is brewing, and at the eye of it is Bakang Seretse, a businessman entangled in what could become one of the most explosive constitutional challenges the country has seen in recent years. His legal team has launched a fierce attack on the prosecution, arguing that the case against him is not only outdated but also fundamentally flawed in law. Their bold claim: the case is “unconstitutional, invalid and dead on arrival.” This...

A fresh legal battle has erupted over control of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC), as the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union returns to the Maun High Court in an effort to dismantle the council’s current leadership and overturn key decisions made in January. Court documents obtained by WeekendPost reveal that the union filed a Notice of Motion dated April 8, 2026, naming the Attorney General of Botswana and several...

Members of Parliament have voiced strong opposition to the proposed Public Service Bill, criticizing its failure to acknowledge the dual nature of parliamentary and constituency staff. Lawmakers argue that these employees should be distinctly classified as political appointees, exempt from the restrictions that apply to career public servants. During parliamentary debate, legislators expressed support for rules designed to preserve the civil service’s neutrality, emphasizing that such reforms aim to enhance governance, accountability, and public confidence...