National Assembly — Botswana's legislature responsible for law-making, executive oversight, and accountability, currently focused on reform and democratic strengthening following the country's first change of government.
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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
… Delivering his remarks to mark the historic event yesterday, Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse said the initiative aimed to affirm Parliament’s core role in law making and its accountability to the electorate. …
Parliament To Prioritise Legislative WorkMmegi
… Most importantly, Segokgo asserts that his political colleague has brought about three Bills to the National Assembly, so far dealing with transformation of the Film industry. …
Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sportDaily News Botswana
Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, has called on Members of Parliament to continuously strengthen their knowledge, skills and ethical leadership, saying an effective legislature is central to good governance and national development. …
Speaker calls effective legislatureDaily 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 legacyDaily News Botswana
… Delivering a keynote address during a three-day Parliament’s Budgetary Engagement and Oversight of Public Enterprises workshop in Gaborone, on Wednesday, the National Assembly speaker, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse said the current parliament occupied a unique place in Botswana’s histo …
Speaker implores Parliament to drive reformsMmegi
“Can you imagine facing the same people who were against your party and government and now in power?” maverick politician Pule, who leads the minority party (BDP) with a deriding moniker of ‘Fours’ in Parliament, describes the atmosphere that prevails in the National Assembly.Pul …
Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisleDaily News Botswana
… t to name one of the country's landmarks after Dr Mogae and consider creating a national heroes burial park, disclosing that his administration had started internal debates on these matters towards the end of their term in office. For his part, Speaker of the National Assembly …
Mogae Embodied Botswana Values - MasisiDaily News Botswana
… Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Margaret Nasha described the late former President as a distinguished democrat and statesman whose life was devoted to serving his country and its people citing that his presidency came at a defining time in the nation's history. …
Mogae was a Rare FindDaily News Botswana
Public expectations are high for Parliament and other government institutions to deliver the change voters demanded at the polls, National Assembly Speaker, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, said Friday. …
Public expectations for Parliament highThe 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.
31 min 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.
31 min ago · Mmegi →
The Speaker of the National Assembly opened the 3rd Meeting of the Second Session of the 13th Parliament, emphasizing Parliament's core role in law-making, executive oversight, and accountability to the electorate. He outlined a vision for an independent, inclusive institution that strengthens public engagement through open committee hearings and promotes citizen participation in governance.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A fellow MP praises Minister Kelebeng for bringing youthful energy to Parliament and the sport and arts fraternity, crediting him with sponsoring three Bills including the Cinematography Bill, and overseeing the successful hosting of the World Relays. Kelebeng and his colleague met during opposition student activism at the University of Botswana.
7 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse called on Members of Parliament to continuously strengthen their knowledge, skills and ethical leadership, saying an effective legislature is central to good governance. He said Parliament should embrace technological innovation, including artificial intelligence, to improve its functions.
7 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 →
Botswana's National Assembly speaker told the 13th parliament to drive meaningful reforms, strengthen democratic governance, and restore public trust in institutions following the country's first change of government. He stressed that democracy requires accountability and that parliamentary committees are key instruments for holding the executive and public institutions responsible.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Maverick politician Pule, who leads the BDP minority in Parliament, describes facing former government opponents who are now in power. Pule notes that in the same parliamentary session, current Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi was similarly isolated within his party when the BDP dominated.
21 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Former President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, speaking at the State Memorial Service for late former President Dr Festus Mogae, described him as a genuine democrat and patriot whose conduct embodied Botswana values. Masisi highlighted Mogae's role as a transformative leader who shaped the nation's economic trajectory, including championing diamond beneficiation and relocating diamond valuing and sorting from London to Gaborone.
15 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Former President Dr Festus Mogae has died, prompting widespread national tributes to his legacy as an economist and leader of Botswana's response to HIV and AIDS. Political leaders across the spectrum have praised his humility, economic stewardship, and democratic leadership during a defining period in the nation's history.
13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse said public expectations are high for Parliament and government institutions to deliver on voters' demands for law reform, policy reform, representation and economic transformation. He noted that Parliament has adopted a National Development Plan and economic transformation plan, and called for democratic institutions to become more independent, well-resourced and empowered.
11 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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 →