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Pule reflects on facing opposition parties in Parliament now

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Maverick politician Pule, who leads the BDP minority in Parliament, describes facing former government opponents who are now in power. Pule notes that in the same parliamentary session, current Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi was similarly isolated within his party when the BDP dominated.

Why it matters

BDP minority leader Pule reflects on the party's new opposition role and the shifted political dynamics in Parliament.

5 hours ago · Mmegi →

Politics

  1. Pule reflects on facing opposition parties in Parliament now

    Maverick politician Pule, who leads the BDP minority in Parliament, describes facing former government opponents who are now in power. Pule notes that in the same parliamentary session, current Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi was similarly isolated within his party when the BDP dominated.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

  2. Botswana and South Africa hold sixth bilateral commission talks

    The 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission between Botswana and South Africa began in Gaborone, led by Presidents Duma Boko and Cyril Ramaphosa, to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in trade, investment, health, security and infrastructure development.

    14 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →

Mining & Energy

  1. Diamond slump continues to hamper Botswana's economic growth

    The Bank of Botswana attributes the country's weak economic growth to weak global demand for diamonds, shifting consumer preferences, and slow progress in economic diversification, underscoring Botswana's dependence on diamond exports.

    4 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Sport

  1. Sports official warns against excessive AFCON bid costs

    Khan told BNSC secretariat heads to avoid the P60 million spending on a bid book that occurred during a previous AFCON bid compilation, citing the need to prioritize resources elsewhere such as school books.

    55 min ago · Mmegi →

  2. BFA foreign players quota decision denies clarity

    BFA national executive member Bathusi Rathari said the decision to cut foreign players will be implemented next season, but BFL chairperson Sipho Showa called it an error on the BFA's part.

    56 min ago · Mmegi →

  3. Jwaneng to host regional softball tournament May 14-16

    The Botswana Softball Masters Association will host an international masters softball tournament in Jwaneng from May 14 to 16, bringing together teams from Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho. The event is expected to stimulate the local economy and further establish Botswana as a regional sporting hub.

    1 hour ago · Weekend Post →

World & Region

  1. India sees critical moment for Africa partnership, forum chief says

    Ahead of the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, India's High Commissioner to Botswana said the summit comes when developing countries face challenges from geopolitical tensions, climate change, inflation, food insecurity, and disruptions in global trade and energy supply chains. He emphasized that trusted partnerships based on mutual respect and cooperation are increasingly important amid global uncertainty and transition.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

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