Botswana Minute.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Gaborone—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Botswanan press · Event

2029 General Election

2026-05-262026-06-13
Share on WhatsApp

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026

  2. Mmegi

    … The three factions are led by Dr Thoko Muzila, Lawrence Ookeditse and Gaolathe Galebotswe.The dispute has not only exposed cracks within the opposition party but has also raised questions about its readiness to mount a strong challenge in the 2029 General Election. …

    BPF factions seek common ground
  3. May 2026

  4. Mmegi

    The rally, held on Saturday, was expected to strengthen the ruling coalition’s growing presence in the constituency ahead of the 2029 General Election.The event was well attended, featured a long list of speakers and was organised with visible energy and confidence. …

    UDC rally sparks public backlash
Politics

BPF factions seek common ground amid leadership dispute

The News

The Botswana Peoples Front is attempting to resolve internal conflicts between rival camps led by Dr Thoko Muzila, Lawrence Ookeditse, and Gaolathe Galebotswe, each claiming legitimate authority over the party. The ongoing leadership dispute has raised questions about the opposition party's readiness to challenge in the 2029 General Election.

Why it matters

BPF's factional leadership dispute threatens opposition party's viability ahead of 2029 general election.

8 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 8 June

  1. BPF factions seek common ground amid leadership dispute

    The Botswana Peoples Front is attempting to resolve internal conflicts between rival camps led by Dr Thoko Muzila, Lawrence Ookeditse, and Gaolathe Galebotswe, each claiming legitimate authority over the party. The ongoing leadership dispute has raised questions about the opposition party's readiness to challenge in the 2029 General Election.

    8 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. UDC rally draws public backlash ahead of 2029 election

    The UDC held a well-attended rally on Saturday to strengthen the ruling coalition's presence ahead of the 2029 General Election, welcoming more than 50 new members and celebrating growing support in the area.

    26 May 2026 · Mmegi →

2029 General Election — Botswanan press coverage · Botswana Minute