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The Botswana Gazette
Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando has challenged the UDC’s account of the Electoral Amendment Bill, saying the reform process began shortly after the 2024 general elections and was not rushed after the All-Party Conference. …
Saleshando Challenges Electoral Bill NarrativeWeekend Post
… She pointed out that the proposed reforms had been discussed at the All-Party Conference, and a technical committee was now examining the practical and technical implications of the suggested amendments. …
Saleshando’s bid for electoral reform fails in ParliamentDaily News Botswana
… He said electoral outcomes reflected the people’s will and to pave way for these reforms, government engaged with political parties, inviting them to submit proposals and convening the All-Party Conference. …
Government Commits To Electoral ReformLeader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando has challenged the UDC's narrative on the Electoral Amendment Bill, contending that the reform process began shortly after the 2024 general elections rather than being rushed after the All-Party Conference.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando has challenged the UDC's narrative on the Electoral Amendment Bill, contending that the reform process began shortly after the 2024 general elections rather than being rushed after the All-Party Conference.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
MPs rejected a proposal by Leader of the Opposition Dumelang Saleshando for transparent ballot boxes and decentralized vote counting, prompting the Botswana Congress Party to stage a walkout. Saleshando has argued that such changes are essential to boost public trust in the election process and minimize disputes during counting.
18 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government remains committed to electoral reform and has engaged political parties to submit proposals, with planned reforms including one-time voter registration, electronic voting and counting, ballot counting at polling stations, transparent ballot boxes, and legalised exit polling. A technical team will evaluate these reforms before presenting them to Parliament.
18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →