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Mpho Balopi

2026-05-162026-09-11

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  1. September 2026
  2. Mmegi

    Mpho Balopi, who leads the former ruling party, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 before Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate.

    BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold
  3. Mmegi

    Rammidi is now defending the decision by the party’s central committee to hold fire on president Mpho Balopi, saying the leadership does not have enough information to determine his fate.

    Rammidi somersaults on his earlier position
  4. Botswana Sunday Standard

    Sunday Standard There are no compelling reasons for Balopi to resign as leader of the BDP All indications are that the leader of the Botswana Democratic Party Mpho Balopi will have his day in court.

    There are no compelling reasons for Balopi to resign as leader of the BDP
  5. Mmegi

    The donation, made by politician Mpho Balopi, is expected to assist retirees who rely on regular medication to manage chronic conditions.Foundation founder Kitso Motshidisi said the initiative was driven by the challenges some of the former soldiers face in accessing medication c

    Foundation secures medication for retired BDF soldiers
  6. July 2026
  7. The Botswana Gazette

    KO Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) reconciliation programme after the party revoked the reinstatement of former member Samson Guma Moyo, prompting questions about the consistency of the initiative spearheaded by party president Mpho Balopi

    BDP Reconciliation Drive Under Fresh Scrutiny
  8. Weekend Post

    At the heart of the dispute is a letter dated June 30, 2026, in which BDP President Mpho Balopi formally rescinded an earlier decision that had restored Moyo’s membership in the party.

    Balopi, Moyo clash over BDP membership status
  9. May 2026
  10. Daily News Botswana

    Botswana Democratic Party President Mpho Balopi has praised President Advocate Duma Boko for delivering a fitting tribute to the late former President Festus Mogae He also described former President Mogae as a great democrat, intellectual and nation builder who devoted his life t

    Mogae True Democrat and Nation Builder
Politics

BDP leader Balopi faces corruption charges, party withholds support

The News

Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.

2 hours ago · Mmegi

Today

  1. BDP leader Balopi faces corruption charges, party withholds support

    Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Party central committee delays action on president corruption charges

    Rammidi reversed his earlier stance, now defending the party's central committee decision to withhold action on president Mpho Balopi pending further information. Balopi is set to appear before a regional magistrate on September 16 facing corruption charges related to CEDA loans, after appearing before the committee to present his account.

    8 September 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 7 September

  1. Opinion: Balopi should not resign as BDP leader pending charges

    An opinion piece argues there are no compelling reasons for Botswana Democratic Party leader Mpho Balopi to resign from his position, noting that he faces potential charges following a DCEC investigation and should be allowed to clear his name in court.

    7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Foundation secures medication donation for retired BDF soldiers

    A foundation founded by Kitso Motshidisi received a medication donation from politician Mpho Balopi to help retired soldiers struggling to access consistent supplies for managing chronic conditions. The initiative addresses identified gaps in healthcare access among vulnerable elderly retirees.

    3 September 2026 · Mmegi

Thursday 9 July

  1. BDP revokes reinstatement of party member, raising reconciliation questions

    The Botswana Democratic Party has revoked the reinstatement of former member Samson Guma Moyo, prompting fresh scrutiny over the consistency of the party's reconciliation programme under president Mpho Balopi.

    9 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Monday 6 July

  1. BDP president rescinds Moyo's membership reinstatement over party constitution

    BDP President Mpho Balopi has rescinded an earlier decision to restore Samson Guma Moyo's membership, asserting in a June 30 letter that Moyo automatically forfeited membership by joining another political party and that only the Central Committee can consider readmission applications under the party constitution.

    6 July 2026 · Weekend Post

Saturday 16 May

  1. BDP chief praises late Mogae as democrat and nation builder

    Botswana Democratic Party President Mpho Balopi praised President Advocate Duma Boko's tribute to the late former President Festus Mogae, describing Mogae as a great democrat, intellectual and nation builder who strengthened Botswana through discipline, humility and decency.

    16 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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