Regional Chairpersons attribute election setback to Masisi’s leadership Concerns raised over Masisi’s secretive and unconstitutional practices Rejecting external consultants, leaders say they know cause of defeat Call for party reforms, restructuring leadership to an 8-member NEC Criticism of Masisi for preferring opportunists over loyal members As the dust settles on the seismic shift of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) losing power, all eyes are on President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who stands accused by his own party’s regional...

The allocation was executed in a fair and democratic spirit of proportional representation BCP urges ruling UDC to adhere to democratic principles in nomination of councillors Nominated councillors must reflect the parties’ national representation proportionately BCP is concerned about UDC’s breach of established protocols with trade unions Opposition Whip Carter Hikuama, representing the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), has expressed satisfaction with the recent selection and configuration of the parliamentary oversight and standing committees announced this...

In a generous move to enhance student well-being and academic success, Cresta Lodge has donated a portable cabin to Bokamoso Junior Secondary School for its Guidance and Counselling Department. This donation aims to provide students with a dedicated space to receive academic and personal support, addressing the growing challenges faced by students in today’s education system. At the handover ceremony, Cresta Lodge’s General Manager, Ms. Candice Selato, highlighted the company’s commitment to making a positive...

The defamation case involving the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) against social media influencer Setlhomo Raymond Tshwanelang is currently being presided over by Justice Michael Leburu. Tshwanelang has been actively alleging corruption and abuse of office by CEDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Thabo Thamane, CEDA ambassador Sonny Serite, and members of the CEDA board. This week, the parties appeared before the honorable judge pursuant to an order issued on November 13, 2024. This order obligates Tshwanelang...

As you will recall, when I work, I do so to serve Batswana, believing and trusting that I am doing so under a government that has the interests of this country and her people at heart. Over the past 15 years I have battled within a BDP that was slowly but surely veering away from its social democratic principles that had made it the envy of many. We all watched as power slowly but surely...

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) finds itself embroiled in an increasing number of legal challenges from candidates who were unsuccessful in the recently concluded primary elections. In a significant development, Brigadier Mbakiso Mukokomani, who was defeated by Simon Moabi in the primary elections for Tati West, intends to escalate the matter to the High Court, citing irregularities during the electoral process. Mukokomani’s legal team has dispatched a letter to BDP Secretary General Kavis Kario,...

Emma Peloetletse, the Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), has disclosed that if former President Lt. Gen. Dr. Ian Khama assumes a position in Bogosi, as he has announced, the government will be left with no choice but to observe as he draws two salaries from Botswana’s coffers. At a welcoming ceremony in Serowe last weekend, Khama, who has spent nearly three years in self-imposed exile in South Africa, proclaimed his intention to claim his...

A recent survey by Statistics Botswana has unveiled a grim reality: a significant portion of the nation’s population is grappling with the daily struggle to secure basic food essentials, largely due to insufficient financial resources. The survey, conducted by the state-owned statistical entity, found that 49.4% of Botswana’s population across cities, towns, and villages are experiencing difficulties in obtaining basic food items. Within this segment, 20.2% suffer from hunger, occasionally going days without eating, while...

With Botswana’s general elections looming just weeks away, discontent is brewing within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Insiders are attributing the party’s potential loss of two pivotal constituencies—Goodhope-Mmathete and Gamalete—to President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s alleged missteps. The apprehension is that Masisi’s actions may have inadvertently favored the opposition, thereby imperiling the BDP’s hold on regions critical for retaining power this October. As the Central Region no longer serves as the party’s bastion, the South has...