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Politics

BPP president assures Batswana UDC promises will be fulfilled

The News

Botswana People's Party president Motlatsi Molapisi addressed delegates at the party's first leadership forum, assuring Batswana that UDC coalition promises—including a P4,000 minimum wage—will be implemented as funds permit, and reiterated the BPP's commitment to the coalition while expressing concern that most of the party's councillors and MPs were absent.

Why it matters

BPP president's assurance on UDC coalition promises comes as party reports concerning absences of councillors and MPs from leadership forum.

26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Politics

  1. BPP president assures Batswana UDC promises will be fulfilled

    Botswana People's Party president Motlatsi Molapisi addressed delegates at the party's first leadership forum, assuring Batswana that UDC coalition promises—including a P4,000 minimum wage—will be implemented as funds permit, and reiterated the BPP's commitment to the coalition while expressing concern that most of the party's councillors and MPs were absent.

    26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Culture

  1. Wayeyi Cultural Festival celebrates unity and heritage

    The Wayeyi Cultural Festival in Gumare on April 25 drew multitudes to celebrate Wayeyi culture through traditional dances including Seperu and Kharakhara, with groups from Botswana and Namibia participating. Assistant Minister Moswaane praised the festival for promoting unity among Wayeyi in both countries and strengthening cultural traditions and Bogosi.

    26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Sport

  1. Stanbic Bank opens first padel court in Maun

    Stanbic Bank Botswana has launched the first padel court in Maun at BMC Sports Club premises, with an investment worth over P500,000. The bank's chief executive said the investment reflects Botswana's need to keep pace with growing global sports trends and Maun's development as an economic centre.

    26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Evans Kiptum and Annika Berlin win Diacore Marathon

    Kenya's Evans Kiptum won the men's 42.2km race at the Diacore Marathon 2026 in Gaborone, earning P25,000, while Germany's Annika Berlin claimed victory in the women's race with the same prize. Results were recorded across the full marathon, half marathon, and 10km categories.

    26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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