Also known as: Advocate Duma Gideon Boko · Duma Gideon Boko
Boko — President of Botswana and party president of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, addressing governance and economic challenges since 2026.
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Weekend Post
… Botswana’s own President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, is cited as having initiated a forensic audit of government and state-owned enterprises upon ascending to power — an effort framed as a national reckoning with the same pressures the summit intends to interrogate in the private …
As corruption drains Africa’s coffers, Governance leaders gather in Kasane to rewrite the rules of powerWeekend Post
… Among the lawyers who represented the Basarwa in the legal proceedings was Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, now President of the Republic of Botswana, who was then practising as a human-rights lawyer. …
UB to Honour San Rights Champion Roy Sesana with Honorary DoctorateMmegi
… represented an extraordinary economic opportunity but warned that it could be lost if aspirations continued to outpace access to jobs and skills.“What is a demographic dividend today can become a demographic crisis tomorrow if opportunity does not keep pace with aspiration,” Boko …
Boko warns Africa’s youth boom could become a crisisMmegi
Addressing the nation on Wednesday, he acknowledged that the benefits of Independence have not reached every household equally and warned that the economy can no longer depend heavily on diamonds.Boko said the country had made significant progress since 1966, with diamond revenue …
The diamond era is not enough – BokoMmegi
… Motshwarakgole has built his influence largely through the trade union movement, while Boko has consolidated his position within party politics and, ultimately, the presidency. …
Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turnMmegi
What started as a political disagreement before the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) took power is now threatening to become a broader battle over influence, representation and the direction of the country’s new administration.For Boko, the problem is particularly delicate. …
UDC, unions battle for influence in offingMmegi
Kgomotso Sekerese, an inmate at Gaborone Central Prison, is appealing directly to Boko to remit the remaining four years of his sentence, invoking the President’s constitutional powers to grant clemency. …
President, please set me free – Inmate’s plea to BokoMmegi
… He is set to be charged alongside Tau Grading & Building Construction (PTY) LTD, Seby Jose, Hugo Lemcke, Christian Lemcke, and Kgakgamalo Ketshajwang.Addressing his constituents today in Gantsi, Salake said he will not go rogue and hurl defamatory statements at Boko to clear his …
Salakae keeps Boko out of his corruption battleMmegi
… He stated that it is high time Batswana come to terms with the fact that the UDC government will not improve their lives rather they would regress. “As trade unions, we realise that it is now time for Batswana to believe that Boko’s administration is failing us and we as trade un …
Unions turn up the heat on UDCMmegi
… Additionally, he said while their absence may be noticeable, the UDC leadership understands that both Boko and Gaolathe have significant responsibilities in government that require their attention. …
UDC leadership ‘absenteeism’ raise concernsThe 5th Corporate Governance Summit will gather board directors, chief executives and governance professionals from the Southern African Development Community in Kasane from November 11-13, 2026, themed on redefining ethical leadership and overcoming corporate rot through organizational integrity rather than compliance checklists.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The 5th Corporate Governance Summit will gather board directors, chief executives and governance professionals from the Southern African Development Community in Kasane from November 11-13, 2026, themed on redefining ethical leadership and overcoming corporate rot through organizational integrity rather than compliance checklists.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The University of Botswana will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters on Roy Sesana, an internationally acclaimed San rights activist, during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies on 21–23 October 2026, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to defending the rights and cultural identity of the San community. Sesana, born in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, co-founded the First People of the Kalahari in 1991 and has spent decades advocating for indigenous rights.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Boko said Africa's youthful population represents economic opportunity but warned it could become a crisis if job and skills access fail to keep pace with aspirations.
5 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Addressing the nation, Boko acknowledged that Independence benefits have not reached every household equally and warned that the economy can no longer depend heavily on diamonds, citing high unemployment, insufficient economic diversification, and exposure to external shocks.
5 October 2026 · Mmegi →
A political disagreement between two influential figures has evolved into a broader contest over influence within Botswana's labour movement and ruling UDC party. Motshwarakgole has built influence through trade unions while Boko has consolidated power within party politics and the presidency.
14 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Trade union leaders who previously supported the Umbrella for Democratic Change are now among its loudest critics, creating a delicate situation for President Boko as disputes over representation and the country's direction intensify.
14 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Kgomotso Sekerese, an inmate at Gaborone Central Prison, has appealed directly to President Boko to remit the remaining four years of his sentence, citing the President's constitutional powers to grant clemency. Sekerese's plea comes amid an ongoing legal dispute with the State over an alleged assault by prison officers.
2 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae, the Ghanzi Member of Parliament, is stepping down as minister to pursue his legal defence against corruption charges spanning corrupting a public officer, corruption, abuse of office, and money laundering. He is set to appear before the Regional Magistrate on Friday alongside Tau Grading & Building Construction (PTY) LTD and four others.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Labour movements have concluded that the UDC government has failed to address pressing issues from its 2024 election campaign and should make way for another administration. The standoff stems from nearly two years of stalled salary negotiations between unions and the government, with the dispute escalated to the courts.
17 August 2026 · Mmegi →
UDC spokesperson Molutsi said the party president and deputy president's demanding government responsibilities make it difficult for them to attend NEC meetings, though he maintained the NEC continues to meet with representatives from coalition parties and communicates with the two leaders through briefings and resolutions.
17 August 2026 · Mmegi →
At the BNF's 60th national conference, President Boko characterized his inherited administration as "a broken country, a collapsing economy and a nation bereft of hope," attributing challenges to more than a decade of declining diamond revenues and shrinking export earnings while framing current hardships as part of a necessary rebuilding process.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Former Speaker Phandu Skelemani has urged President Boko, his Cabinet and legislators to support Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse's push for an independent Parliament to strengthen Botswana's democracy.
20 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
At the 21st BDF Strategic Conference, Boko said members of the disciplined forces are trained to protect lives, not take them in non-combat situations, and stressed that lethal force skills should never be used against civilians or intimate partners.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
A forensic audit commissioned by Boko found repeated use of non-competitive procurement, weakly justified direct awards, emergency procurement, and tender manipulation across multiple entities, with overuse of direct appointments and reliance on emergency procurement without clear basis, departing from open and competitive tendering.
11 May 2026 · Mmegi →
President Boko announced the death of former president Festus Mogae, who served from 1998 to 2008. Boko described Mogae as a statesman whose leadership brought Botswana international respect for principled governance, sound economic management, and commitment to democracy.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaking at a Labour Day event in Letlhakane, Boko stated that the UDC administration will not back away from its Constitutional Court reform proposal, describing it as a "principled position" grounded in expert legal opinion and thoroughly examined by lawyers, advocates, scholars, and experts.
6 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaking at a party gala dinner on Saturday, Boko delivered a stern message that his leadership will not tolerate any form of corruption and stressed that the fight against corruption must begin within the party itself. He stated that a forensic audit report expected by the end of the month will play a critical role in exposing malpractice within government structures.
27 April 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaking at the party's 60th-anniversary gala dinner, Boko stated his leadership stands against bribery or exploitation and urged anyone demanding payment for access to report it to the Botswana Police. This followed public complaints that people close to the President are requiring business people to pay for access to him.
22 April 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana National Front marked its 60th anniversary, with party president Boko addressing members and supporters about the party's journey shaped by sacrifice, resilience, and commitment. He acknowledged members and families who sacrificed opportunities and resources for the party over nearly six decades.
22 April 2026 · Mmegi →