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2029 General Election

2026-05-262026-07-28

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  1. July 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    e Botswana Congress Party (BCP), has decisively put to rest lingering doubts about his health, asserting his strength, capability, and full readiness to lead the party into what promises to be one of Botswana’s most fiercely contested political battles – the 2029 General Election

    I am fit to lead BCP, says Saleshando
  3. Mmegi

    influential politicians has succeeded in winning enough support to secure one of the party's most important leadership positions.The outcome is expected to shape not only the composition of the BCP's next leadership but also the party's preparations for the 2029 General Election

    Lucas, Dow in defining contest
  4. Mmegi

    influential politicians has succeeded in winning enough support to secure one of the party's most important leadership positions.The outcome is expected to shape not only the composition of the BCP's next leadership but also the party's preparations for the 2029 General Election

    Lucas, Dow in defining contest
  5. Mmegi

    In an interview with Mmegi Online, Montsosa confirmed that he intends to contest for a parliamentary seat in the Thamaga-Kumakwane constituency ahead of the 2029 General Election, marking a significant shift from the airwaves to public office.

    Lets Montsosa joins politics, eyes Thamaga-Kumakwane seat
  6. June 2026
  7. 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
  8. May 2026
  9. 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

Yesterday

  1. BCP president Saleshando asserts fitness to lead party

    Dumelang Saleshando, president of the Botswana Congress Party, has asserted his readiness and capability to lead the party into the 2029 General Election, putting to rest doubts about his health.

    27 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Friday 17 July

  1. BCP delegates vote on Lucas or Dow for leadership position

    Delegates of the Botswana Congress Party will vote at a conference this weekend to choose between Lucas and Dow for one of the party's most important leadership positions. The outcome is expected to shape the BCP's next leadership and its preparations for the 2029 General Election.

    17 July 2026 · Mmegi

  2. Lucas, Dow compete for BCP leadership position

    Delegates at a BCP conference this weekend will vote to determine which of two influential politicians—Lucas or Dow—wins a key party leadership position. The outcome is expected to shape the BCP's next leadership and preparations for the 2029 General Election; former Cabinet Minister Dow joined the party in 2023 after leaving the BDP and won a parliamentary seat under the BCP ticket.

    17 July 2026 · Mmegi

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Radio personality Lets Montsosa plans parliamentary bid in Thamaga-Kumakwane

    Radio broadcaster Lets Montsosa has announced his intention to contest for the Thamaga-Kumakwane parliamentary seat in the 2029 General Election. He says he has received approaches from multiple political parties but has not yet decided which party to represent.

    1 July 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

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