Politics

Friday, September 11, 2026

Did Balopi bite more than he can chew?

The return of Masisi is imminent

Nicholas Mokwena | 11 September 2026

BDP President Mpho Balopi set to appear in court charged with corruption and money laundering

BPP Youth League accuses Sankoloba of dictatorship

A constitutional dispute is unfolding within the Botswana People’s Party (BPP) after the party leadership announced the dissolution of the Interim Youth League Committee, only...

Theo Mailakgotla | 09 July 2026

AP welcomes 550 new members

The Alliance for Progressives (AP) says its membership recruitment campaign is gaining momentum after welcoming 550 new members during an event in Shakawe on Saturday.Speaking to...

Theo Mailakgotla | 10 June 2026

Batswana are feeling the UDC betrayal- Balopi

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President, Mpho Balopi, has cautioned party members not to be distracted but to focus on the bigger picture, which is the 2029 general election, as...

Nicholas Mokwena | 11 June 2026

Factional fights threaten BDP Youth Pitso

Instability continues to haunt the opposition Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) as the party now finds itself having to deal with internal fights over the youth Pitso, which is...

Nicholas Mokwena | 28 May 2026

Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa.

OP challenged to swiftly fire non-performers

-We want to build a culture of accountability- Motshegwa -OP accused of taking its time to act

Nicholas Mokwena | 28 May 2026

HEALTH CRISIS

For many Batswana, falling sick has become more frightening than ever before. Across villages and cities, patients are no longer battling illness, but also the painful reality of...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 27 May 2026

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BOKO AGAINST THE WALL

* BOFEPUSU demands that he make the Audit Report public

Sun Reporter | 13 May 2026

Mophuting defends Sovereign Wealth Fund OP placement

The Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Maipelo Mophuting, has defended the government’s decision to place the Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund (BSWF)...

Potlako Bogatsu | 16 April 2026

President of the Botswana Democratic party , Mpho Balopi

Balopi says he will only be removed through democratic process

The President of the Botswana Democratic party (BDP), Mpho Balopi has expressed confidence that his presidency is under no threat.Balopi was voted into office during a Maun...

Nicholas Mokwena | 27 February 2026

Adv Boko defends decision to establish Constitutional Court

Nicholas Mokwena | 05 December 2025

Butale reveals why Boko is badly pushing for Constitutional Court

Potlako Bogatsu | 03 December 2025

You are hypocrites - MP Pule tells UDC govt

Nicholas Mokwena | 27 November 2025

Balopi, a former MP and Cabinet Minister, has consistently denied the allegations, maintaining that they are politically motivated

BDP in turmoil as its President faces corruption charges

* Some members call for Balopi to step down * National Council likely to decide Balopi's fate next month

Kagiso Pitso whose body allegedly went missing from Lyn’s Mortuary in Thamaga

FSG MUST PAY!

The family of a Moshupa man, Kagiso Pitso (38), whose body allegedly disappeared from Lyn’s Mortuary in Thamaga before being mistakenly cremated, is considering legal action...

DCEC Director General, Botlhale Makgekgenene

DCEC goes after Dr. Dikoloti, Kenewendo

-Duo adds to the list of current ministers under DCEC radar -Health Ministry’s past follows Dr. Dikoloti -Kenewendo’s probe linked to De Beers negotiations -Directorate unable to comment on or disclose any information