The controversy surrounding Botswana’s failed bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has erupted into a fierce political confrontation, with former Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture Tumiso Rakgare at the epicenter. Amidst a parliamentary investigation into the P65 million expenditure on the bid, Rakgare has openly challenged the current government to take legal action if any wrongdoing is uncovered, a bold move that underscores the high stakes...

The Botswana People’s Party (BPP), a longstanding pillar in the nation’s political landscape, has found itself at the center of a storm stirred by a forged resignation letter allegedly penned by party president Motlatsi Molapisi. The letter that emerged on social media stirred whispers of upheaval, claiming Molapisi was stepping down to make way for new leadership, but the party has forcefully denied these claims, denouncing the document as a malicious fabrication designed to sow...

President Advocate Duma Boko has once again called for a significant reduction in his security detail whenever he attends domestic events. His reasoning centers on deep concerns that the current security setup isn’t just overly lavish but also places undue strain on the national budget. This isn’t the first time Boko has voiced such concerns; rather, it’s a persistent point of contention that insiders say continues to spark heated debates between the President and his...

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is mounting a calculated offensive in the Northwest region this weekend, underscoring its resolve to dismantle the entrenched hold of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in this key political landscape. The coalition’s strategic visit to Maun arrives on the back of a morale-boosting triumph in the recent Kgalagadi South by-election.  

UDC eyeballs Kamal, Bagaisamang over ‘growing indiscipline’ Worried by “indiscipline” from the backbenchers who attack UDC Dr Molutsi says MPs will be assessed in this meeting until 19th Dec The leadership of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has initiated a rigorous internal oversight campaign in response to what it describes as an alarming rise in indiscipline among some of its Members of Parliament.  

He demands honest reflection of national realities President insists address must break from past rhetoric Boko wants SONA to speak truth to the people President Advocate Duma Boko has reportedly rejected the preliminary draft of the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), returning it to government technocrats with explicit instructions to overhaul its content. His mandate: to present a candid and accurate portrayal of the country’s current realities.