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Khama’s return expected to reenergise BPF

FRANCISTOWN: The return of former president Ian Khama to Botswana after his self-imposed exile is expected to reenergise the fortunes of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF).

BDP CC drops Dikoloti from the party race

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee (CC) took an unpopular decision on Wednesday to withdraw the electorate-favoured Minister of Health, Edwin Dikoloti’s candidacy for the coveted Goodhope-Mmathethe constituency.

Studies confirm Gold, Diamond presence in Western Botswana

Aeromagnetic survey studies carried out by the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) on the western parts of Botswana particularly the Nossop-Ncojane area has confirmed the presence of critical minerals such as lithium and gold in the area, heightening prospects of mineral mining in the sandy region.

Gov't could resist Khama's intentions to be Kgosikgolo

Despite having announced his intentions to take over as the active Kgosikgolo at the Bagammangwato main Kgotla in Serowe, former president Ian Khama won't have it on a silver platter.

Oversupply softens Gaborone's property market

Gaborone’s usually bullish property market, particularly in the residential sector, experienced a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024, as oversupply created a glut, driving down valuations and eroding property prices.

New BFA leader pleads for free stadiums

The newly elected Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tariq Babitseng, has outlined plans to secure government stadiums for use by their affiliates free of charge.

DIS agents ’uncover' Magosi, Air Botswana dealings

Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) top agents have alleged that what they have uncovered at the national carrier, Air Botswana has raised so many red flags which makes the DIS Director General, Peter Magosi a person of interest.

DIS agents in hostile relations with Magosi

Top agents at the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) have alleged that prior to their arrest, detention and suspension, there existed bad blood between them and the DIS boss, Peter Magosi. This is so especially on Magosi approach to matters concerning the DIS and his need to 'impress' President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

Wards allocation disputes spark tensions in Tlokweng

A situation is heating up at the Botswana National Front (BNF) in the Tlokweng constituency as unresolved ward allocation issues threaten to undermine the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), of which the BNF is an affiliate.

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