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BPP president assures Batswana UDC promises will be fulfilled

The News

Botswana People's Party president Motlatsi Molapisi addressed delegates at the party's first leadership forum, assuring Batswana that UDC coalition promises—including a P4,000 minimum wage—will be implemented as funds permit, and reiterated the BPP's commitment to the coalition while expressing concern that most of the party's councillors and MPs were absent.

Why it matters

BPP president's assurance on UDC coalition promises comes as party reports concerning absences of councillors and MPs from leadership forum.

26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

  1. BPP president assures Batswana UDC promises will be fulfilled

    Botswana People's Party president Motlatsi Molapisi addressed delegates at the party's first leadership forum, assuring Batswana that UDC coalition promises—including a P4,000 minimum wage—will be implemented as funds permit, and reiterated the BPP's commitment to the coalition while expressing concern that most of the party's councillors and MPs were absent.

    26 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 24 April

  1. BPP holds leadership forum to strengthen UDC coalition position

    The BPP will convene a leadership forum at Tati Siding on Saturday under the theme "Reviving the BPP, Building Structures and Strengthening the Foundation" to assess performance after the 2024 General Election and position itself as a credible partner within the UDC coalition. Key objectives include post-election review, strategic coalition positioning, by-election preparedness for Tati Siding, and approval of a five-year strategic framework for 2026–2031.

    24 April 2026 · Mmegi →

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