Mpho Balopi, the president of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is currently navigating a turbulent political storm as internal tensions within the party escalate sharply. This unrest has been fueled by reports suggesting that Balopi may soon face legal proceedings tied to a corruption investigation. Sources close to the party’s central committee have disclosed that a significant faction within the BDP is urging Balopi to temporarily step aside from his leadership role. This call for...

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination and Training Centre has raised fresh alarm in Botswana’s livestock sector, after 34 bulls tested positive at this crucial breeding facility. The infected animals are part of a group of 65 bulls used for semen collection, placing national herd improvement programs at considerable risk. The outbreak was confirmed by Odireleng Thololwane, Foot and Mouth Disease Coordinator, who described the situation as contained but requiring...

With less than three years remaining before Botswana’s 2029 general elections, the political scene is already buzzing with activity as parties jockey for position. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which suffered a significant setback when it lost power in the 2024 elections, is reportedly exploring various strategic options to reclaim its influence. One of the most intriguing developments is the possibility of the BDP forging an alliance with the Alliance for Progressives (AP), a move...

Rehabilitating Botswana’s At-Risk Boys When the education system falters in nurturing latent potential, the streets too often become an unwelcome refuge. In Botswana, a quiet crisis has been unfolding beneath the surface of the nation’s steady progress: boys are increasingly abandoning school and slipping into cycles of criminality. This pattern is not just a statistic but a warning signal, revealing fractures in social support, education policy, and economic opportunity that, left unattended, threaten to undermine...

A breeding ground for exploitation of foreign nationals Zimbabwean domestic workers recruited as surrogate mothers Surrogacy remains a largely unfamiliar and complex topic for the average Motswana. Yet, according to the Oxford Constitutional Law website, surrogacy is defined as an arrangement whereby a woman (the surrogate) consents to carry a pregnancy and deliver a child on behalf of another individual or couple (the intended or commissioning parents). Unlike neighboring South Africa, Botswana lacks any statutory...