Also known as: Mr Saleshando · Mr Dumelang Saleshando
Dumelang Saleshando — Leader of Opposition, advocating for inclusive Parliament and scrutinizing government spending including helicopter procurement.
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Mmegi
Speaking yesterday during a ceremony Botswana has never held before, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse and Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando hailed the rationale of the official opening of Parliament’s Legislative business being the third mee …
Parley steps out of the Executive's shadowDaily News Botswana
The Leader of Opposition (LOO), Mr Dumelang Saleshando has called for strengthening of Parliament to ensure it becomes inclusive and reflects the vital role that both government and opposition play in democracy.Speaking at the inaugural official opening of the Third Meeting of th …
Saleshando calls for inclusive ParliamentDaily News Botswana
… Among those in attendance were Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, former president Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and his wife Neo, former vice president Slumber Tsogwane, Leader of the Opposition, Mr Dumelang Saleshando and wife, Dineo as well as Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Dithapelo …
Boko urges Batswana to uphold legacyMmegi
… The Prime Minister had logistical challenges, and we assisted,” Boko said when asked about the matter.Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando is of the view that the use of the presidential jet to go and pick the prime minister was a clear abuse of state resources, especially at …
Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrowsDaily News Botswana
… The concerns were raised during a kgotla meeting addressed by the Member of Parliament for Maun North, Mr Dumelang Saleshando, where community members appealed for urgent government intervention. …
Sewage contaminated area impact Goroku residentsDaily News Botswana
… He has also recorded and released songs about other leaders among them Dumelang Saleshando, Biggie Butale and the current vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe and President Duma Boko. …
Nchunga Drops Tribute Single to MogaeWeekend Post
… BCP president Dumelang Saleshando, who also serves as Leader of the Opposition, is widely expected to remain neutral in the vice presidential contest. …
Six MPs endorse Lucas in BCP leadership raceWeekend Post
… Dumelang Saleshando, Leader of the Opposition and the party’s representative tasked with raising the matter with the Speaker, emphasized the core issue. …
BCP raises alarm over dysfunctional Parliamentary Committees to SpeakerMmegi
… Mosedame dismissed assertions that Lucas and his team had approached Unity Dow to challenge party president Dumelang Saleshando. …
BCP faces unprecedented internal riftThe Botswana Gazette
… SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Government has finally yielded to mounting pressure from Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando, granting him access to review the controversial presidential helicopter procurement contract after…
P1BN CHOPPER PROBE BEGINSThe Speaker of the National Assembly and Leader of Opposition hailed Botswana's inaugural official opening of Parliament's Legislative business as an institutional statement that the legislature should be a co-equal and operationally independent branch of government, not subordinate to the Executive.
21 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Speaker of the National Assembly and Leader of Opposition hailed Botswana's inaugural official opening of Parliament's Legislative business as an institutional statement that the legislature should be a co-equal and operationally independent branch of government, not subordinate to the Executive.
21 hours ago · Mmegi →
At the opening of the Third Meeting of the Second Session of the 13th Parliament, Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando called for strengthening Parliament to ensure it becomes inclusive and reflects the vital role that both government and opposition play in democracy. He urged the Speaker and Clerk to ensure every parliamentary process inspired trust and treated all members equally.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko, speaking at Sir Seretse Khama Day commemoration, called on Batswana to draw inspiration from the founding president's vision, humility and commitment to democracy, describing his policies on non-racialism, education, economic management and political tolerance as foundational to modern Botswana.
2 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The use of Botswana's presidential aircraft OK1 to transport Lesotho's Prime Minister has drawn criticism amid government spending concerns. President Boko described it as normal regional assistance, but opposition leader Dumelang Saleshando characterized the deployment as abuse of state resources given the country's fiscal strain.
22 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Residents of Goroku in Maun North have raised concerns over a sewage-contaminated area near their settlement, stating it has become a hotspot for crime, human-wildlife conflict, and potential health risks. The concerns were raised at a kgotla meeting with the Member of Parliament for Maun North, where residents appealed for urgent government intervention over wastewater discharged into a forested area that has drawn elephants and other wild animals, contaminated livestock water supplies, and provided cover for livestock theft.
8 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Musician and attorney Nchunga Nchunga has released "Re tla mo gopola" (We will remember him), a tribute single to the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, recorded in Setswana, Herero, Ndebele, English and Sesubiya. Nchunga said he composed the song to celebrate Mogae's legacy, particularly his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and released it before the burial so Batswana could enjoy it as they celebrated the former president's life.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Taolo Lucas, Botswana Congress Party vice presidential candidate, has reportedly won the support of at least six Members of Parliament in his campaign against Unity Dow, Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West. The Lucas campaign is targeting additional influential party figures as it seeks to strengthen its position ahead of the elective congress.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Congress Party is formally engaging the Speaker of the National Assembly over the underperformance of parliamentary committees, noting that several committees did not meet regularly during the past financial year, which the party says has hampered Parliament's constitutional role in scrutinizing government activities and holding the Executive accountable.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
The BCP, traditionally known as a disciplined party that managed internal competition privately, is experiencing unprecedented public conflict as members clash openly and organised factions formally campaign ahead of the party's July elective conference in Mogoditshane. Party observers have raised concerns about whether the Central Committee can contain the situation.
4 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Government has granted Opposition Leader Dumelang Saleshando access to review the controversial P1 billion presidential helicopter procurement contract, after months of pressure, delays, and disputes.
2 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →