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Northern Extra took to the streets of Maipaahela location, one of the most popular areas in Francistown and where Masisi was a resident. An elderly woman Ruth Moshodi was very saddened by the death of her MP. “He wouldnt pass by my yard without...
Monarch South councillor Ignatius Moswaane, who has expressed interest in challenging Francistown West Member of Parliament Tshelang Masisi in the Botswana Democratic Party [BDP] primaries, has been given a political boost by the party central...
Botswana has no reason to believe that the upcoming Zimbabwe general election will descend into chaos and violence as it was the case with the much disputed 2008 general election, Botswana foreign affairs minister Phandu Skelemani has said. In 2008,...
BCP president Dumelang Saleshando announced in his address at the opening of the elective congress on Sunday in Selebi-Phikwe that they will give preference to youth and women whom they perceive as capable for certain constituencies to stand in the...
The contest between Vain Mamela and Lotty Manyepedza for the position of Organisaing Secretary at Botswana Congress Party has allegedly torn the party right down the middle. Inside sources say the party is divided into the north and south axis,...
Botswana National Front (BNF) ideologist Dr Elmon Tafa’s candidature for the position of party deputy president has caused more confusion ahead of the weekend elective congress in Gantsi. According to the party constitution Tafa is not eligible...
A small group of Ngamiland cattle farmers has submitted a petition to the Minister of Agriculture Christiaan De Graaff. Led by Simon Phuthego, 37, who boasts over 250 cattle at some cattle post near Boro, the farmers organised a 100-kilometres walk,...
Defence, Justice and Security minister Ramadeluka Seretse is expected to address residents of Sebina and Marobela who have been living in fear of suspected serial killer/rapist since last year. A serial killer/rapist has been terrorised these...
Financial problems are starting to creep in at the Botswana National Front Youth League, with only a day to go before the elective congress starts in Thamaga this weekend. Most delegates from far places like Maun, Chobe and Ghanzi are said to be...
Members of Botswana National Front Youth League will be waiting with bated breath this Friday to know whether the BNF national executive will uphold the invitation of ANC expelled youth league, Juliua Malima to address them during their elective...
The race for the presidency of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) women’s wing is heating up with three lobby groups working around the clock to solicit votes from different regions. The main contention will be between the current chairperson...
Member of Parliament for Okavango Bagalatia Arone’s cosy relationship with President Ian Khama is said to be setting tongues wagging among Botswana Congress Party (BCP) members in his constituency. Information gathered by this publication has...
Member of Parliament for Shoshong and aspirant for the post of Secretary General for BDP, Philip Makgalemele has rebutted allegations that he has chickened out of the race for the latter position. News has been doing rounds that the legislator is...
Tonota South legislator Pono Moatlhodi might find himself in the political wilderness even before the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections later this year, Northern Extra has learnt. Inside sources have hinted that party leader...
Following the peaceful atmosphere that prevailed during and after last Saturday’s constitutional referendum, Zimbabweans in Botswana are hopeful of free and fair elections.According to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and the Southern...
A serious food shortage looms large in the North East District (NED) thanks to a number of factors ranging from drought to slow and little ploughing activities. Crops and pastures are withering due to erratic rains in the area. And some farmers...
Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi may not readily admit it, but her campaign for the chairmanship of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) looks shaky ahead of the party’s July elective congress.The new central committee will take the party to the 2014 general...
The Francistown City Council (FCC) should start entering into partnerships with the corporate world for better financial performance, the city’s councillors recommended.Debating the 2013/14 financial budget for the municipality last Thursday,...
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Francistown regional conference scheduled for this weekend in Tati Siding is already causing controversy, with some BDP members in the region doubting its motive.According to sources within the party, the BDP faction...
Botswana joined the international community on Monday in commemorating World Cancer Day as activists work towards demystifying the silent killer disease affecting many in a country also struggling to contain the pandemic of HIV. Held in...
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