Also known as: Honourable Lawrence Ookeditse · Mr Lawrence Ookeditse · Mr Ookeditse · Acting Minister of Sport and Arts Lawrence Ookeditse · Minister Ookeditse
Lawrence Ookeditse — Assistant Minister of Health and BPF faction leader involved in party's internal restructuring efforts.
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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 groundWeekend Post
… Speaking during the launch held in Gaborone, Assistant Minister of Health, Honourable Lawrence Ookeditse, said the country stands at a decisive moment in protecting public health and safeguarding national policy from commercial interference by the tobacco industry. …
Botswana Urged to Fast-Track Tobacco Control Regulations as New Report Warns of Rising Industry InfluenceSerowe South MP Leepetswe Lesedi has criticized the Ministry of Health over the government's handling of persistent medicine shortages, creating a rift with fellow BPF legislator Lawrence Ookeditse, who serves as Assistant Minister of Health.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Serowe South MP Leepetswe Lesedi has criticized the Ministry of Health over the government's handling of persistent medicine shortages, creating a rift with fellow BPF legislator Lawrence Ookeditse, who serves as Assistant Minister of Health.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The BPF is contesting the Sefhophe by-election as part of efforts to demonstrate renewed unity following internal disagreements and restructuring. The party says it has made significant strides in rebuilding structures and restoring member unity after an agreement between factions led by Gaolatlhe Galebotswe and Lawrence Ookeditse.
25 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Cyclists will undertake an 800km four-stage race from Jwaneng to Maun from September 21 to 24, organized by The Albert Milton Foundation and Bomaid as an annual charity ride. The event aims to raise funds and donate to schools, with Bomaid chief executive Moraki Mokgosana as chief rider and Assistant Minister of Health Lawrence Ookeditse joining for the first 20km.
17 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Bomaid will hand over clinical supplies including biopsy needles and drains to Princess Marina Hospital's Breast and Endocrine Unit, in a partnership aimed at detecting breast cancer earlier when it remains more treatable. The handover reflects a coalition of government, clinical, health financing, and civil society groups addressing delayed cancer detection in Botswana and southern Africa.
3 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has urged Members of Parliament to scrutinise the proposed National Health Insurance Reform, calling it one of Botswana's most consequential initiatives aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage through fundamental transformation of the health system. The reform is designed to deliver a more resilient, digitised and interoperable health system, with a proposed strategic national fund to allow government to purchase healthcare services more effectively and reduce reliance on donor funding.
13 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Tourism Organisation has endorsed the Beyond 40 Walk, a national wellness initiative organised by TM Media Consultancy scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone. BTO's support aligns with its mandate to promote Botswana as a destination for leisure, recreation, and domestic tourism.
6 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The inaugural Tati River Cup, a one-day pre-season football tournament, kicks off at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The tournament features four teams—Township Rollers, TAFIC FC, Tonota FC, and Nkana FC from Zambia—plus women's curtain-raiser matches, and aims to revive football in the Northern Region while boosting community development and local sport tourism.
6 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government has committed P9 million to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in October 2027, defending the decision as a strategic investment aligned with efforts to position Botswana as a premier destination for international sporting events and support economic diversification.
4 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Four football teams from the Northern Region will compete in the Bet267 Charity Spectacular on Saturday in Francistown, with tournament proceeds dedicated to infrastructure development of the children's ward at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital. The event, which has secured sponsorship worth more than P350,000, will feature matches, entertainment, and dignitaries including the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.
30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Assistant Minister of Health told Parliament that public patients at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) covered by medical aid will continue to have their medical aid billed according to agreed tariffs, as part of Cabinet-approved transition arrangements following the hospital's conversion from a public company to a public hospital.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →
A new report launched in Botswana warned of rising tobacco and nicotine industry influence, particularly targeting young people through vaping, and called for urgent finalisation and implementation of regulations under the Tobacco Control Act (2021). The 2025 Botswana Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report noted Botswana's global leadership in tobacco control while highlighting the need to operationalise existing legislation.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →