Politics

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Dow tears Gaolathe’s budget speech apart

** BDP policies remain largely unchanged- Dow *Argues the budget primarily finances BDP plans

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 27 February 2025

Unity Dow, Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West

Masisi Defends BDP Legacy, Questions UDC's Development Record

President of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Mokgweetsi Masisi, has questioned the developmental contributions of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government since...

Potlako Bogatsu | 26 February 2025

Former Minister of Defence and Security and now Member of Parliament for Gabane-Mmankgodi, Kagiso Mmusi

Feel free to investigate me - Mmusi

* Claims was never involved in any fraudulent practice * Argues UDC executive members leave lavish lifestyle

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 20 February 2025

BDP President, Mokgweetsi Masisi has been accused of trying to throw the party’s celebrated inner party democracy under the bus

Masisi throws BDP’s inner party democracy under the bus

- Masisi comes out clear on those he is against - BDP could be preparing for an unusual congress - Aspirants for Women’s Wing, Youth Wing committees left confused on campaigns - Kgato Ke Kgato factional group annoys Masisi - Central Committee will decide at its meeting - Ngaka

Nicholas Mokwena | 14 February 2025

Opposition Leader and BCP President Dumelang Saleshando criticized the ruling UDC for failing to deliver on its election promises.

Saleshando trashes UDC inaugural Budget speech

* Pension fund management require a Minister with "clean hands” - Saleshando * Speech lacks commitment to Govt deliverables * Pensioners who can fend for themselves should not be paid P1 400

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 14 February 2025

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President Mokgweetsi Masisi

Masisi loses grip on BDP

-Democrats accuse Masisi of failing to package BDP message -Delayed party primaries also had an effect -Masisi scorned for his unpalatable public utterances -I was riding solo, no support structure -PEEC, Comms labelled as 2024 liabilities

Nicholas Mokwena | 31 January 2025

BDP to suspend 'unwanted' central committee candidates

- None preferred candidates face possible suspension ahead of congress - Presidency, SG become hot targets - I don’t comment on allegations - Dr Kwape

Nicholas Mokwena | 24 January 2025

Dark horse, Makoba fancies being BDP President

The race to succeed Mokgweetsi Masisi as BDP President gets interesting and more unpredictable by the day.While it is widely known that big guns in Slumber Tsogwane, Mpho Balopi...

Nicholas Mokwena | 24 January 2025

BDP leadership showdown

- Age, experience concerns loom over BDP leadership race - Party heavyweights throw their names in for leadership - Masisi, Tsogwane alliance broken - Democrats frustrated by national polls outcome want revamped red machine

Nicholas Mokwena | 17 January 2025

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Boko Champions a New Inclusive Government and P4000 Minimum Wage Promise

President Advocate Duma Boko has emphasized his unwavering commitment to the promised P4000 minimum wage, showcasing his dedication to improving the lives of Batswana. As he...

Sun Reporter | 14 November 2024

UDC COMING AFTER LOOTERS ...THE BIG GOVERNMENT SHAKE UP KICKS INTO GEAR

Potlako Bogatsu | 06 November 2024

The men looking to lead this country beyond 2024

Neo Kolantsho,Potlako Bogatsu | 29 October 2024

Mophuting stands to correct injustices

Tlotlo Mbazo | 29 October 2024

BCP takes IEC to court over voters roll and elections

Potlako Bogatsu | 28 October 2024

Botswana heading for a hung parliament?

Nicholas Mokwena | 28 October 2024

Masisi’s close associate under DCEC radar

- Matswiri probed over two multi-million Pula tenders - Water pre-paid metering from WUC, Transportation service with BMC tenders catch the attention of DCEC - My client is clean, does business by the book - Matswiri’s attorney - The Cattle Baron currently at loggerheads with BMC over P3m debt

FAMILY FEUD

Woman evicts adult daughter, 3 grandchildren from home

Man, 60, killed at hiking spot

A 60-year-old man from Mmeya village lost his life in a tragic incident near Borolong village, close to Francistown on Sunday.His lifeless body, bearing a deep wound, was found at...

Prophet's rape case set for trial

Prominent ‘Prophet,’ Goitsekgosi Mojadigo of Divine Anointing Church International appeared before the Village Magistrate’s Court this Tuesday morning - cool, calm and...