President of Botswana, leading the UDC administration since 2024 and addressing inherited economic challenges and governance reforms.
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Mmegi
Addressing members and supporters, Boko stressed the importance of remembering the party’s roots whilst keeping sight of its future ambitions. …
BNF marks 60 years in styleLabour 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 →
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 →