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Mmegi
… That team can work within the DCEC still independent,” Mohwasa said.Upon assuming government, following the historic win during the 2024 General Elections, the UDC government commissioned a forensic audit to expose the corruption that has transpired over the last 10 years.
Boko to unveil special team to act on forensic auditMmegi
… "The applicants' failure to render elections return in respect of election expenses within 90 days as stipulated under Section 87 of the Electoral Act since the results of the 2024 General Elections were declared, be condoned," the order states.The court also authorised the retur …
BDP MPs to submit late election expense returnsMmegi
… The remarks come as Botswana’s opposition parties continue to seek greater influence in a political system that was historically dominated by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which governed the country for nearly six decades before losing power in the 2024 general elections. …
Lime movement faces defining choiceDaily News Botswana
… Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Public Accounts Committee on June 17, he for instance, said 52 per cent of the overall national eligible voting population casted a ballot in the 2024 general elections, representing 845, 18 voters from a roll of 1 038 275 validly regis …
Low voter participation undermines democracy - IECWeekend Post
Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi opened up this week about the forces, both outside and within his party, that led to his stunning defeat in the 2024 general elections, which saw the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lose control of the government for the first time in nearly six …
Masisi reflects on losing powerDuring a parliamentary response, Minister Mohwasa revealed that the government will establish an independent special team—rather than relying on existing investigative bodies—to act on findings from a forensic audit commissioned to expose corruption over the last decade.
20 August 2026 · Mmegi →
During a parliamentary response, Minister Mohwasa revealed that the government will establish an independent special team—rather than relying on existing investigative bodies—to act on findings from a forensic audit commissioned to expose corruption over the last decade.
20 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Judge Mokwadi Gabanagae granted an order on July 24 allowing four BDP MPs to submit their election expense returns after the 90-day statutory deadline, requiring submission within 30 days of the order or the relief lapses.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
BCP leader Saleshando told party members that Botswana's political landscape has fundamentally changed, with voters now willing to use the ballot for political change, and urged the BCP to position itself as a credible alternative capable of national leadership rather than remain in opposition politics.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Independent Electoral Commission secretary told Parliament that low citizen voter turnout in general and bye elections poses a direct challenge to democratic legitimacy. He cited 52 per cent turnout in the 2024 general elections, and declining participation in recent bye-elections (66 per cent in Chobe Enclave, 64 per cent in Kgalagadi South), warning that voter participation is essential to effective democratic representation.
18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reflected on external and internal party forces that contributed to the BDP's loss of government control in the 2024 general elections, marking the party's first defeat in nearly six decades.
12 May 2026 · Weekend Post →