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Mmegi
… The sharp contrast between the BCP leadership that will come in on July 21 and the UDC government should be anticipated. …
We are ready to save Botswana - BCPMinister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has dismissed claims that a long-term political scheme aims to position him as the future Vice President, saying the claims are meant to divide the UDC.
A minister's denial of succession ambitions signals ongoing factional tensions within the ruling UDC coalition.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has dismissed claims that a long-term political scheme aims to position him as the future Vice President, saying the claims are meant to divide the UDC.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Politician Tshere was re-elected with 73% of the vote and a 58-percentage-point margin of victory, the highest vote share and margin attained by a non-BDP candidate in Botswana's electoral history. The UDC recorded a substantial 21-percentage-point increase in its vote share compared to the 2019 election.
3 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BCP vice president Taolo Lucas told a rally in Selebi-Phikwe East that voting for the UDC had been a mistake, arguing the coalition failed to meet expectations and is struggling to govern effectively, and that the BCP's departure from the coalition has been validated by subsequent developments.
2 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Tati Siding North ward proved highly competitive in the 2024 General Election, with the UDC winning by just one vote (321) over the BDP (320), followed by the BCP (283) and BRP (211), indicating no clear favourite for the upcoming by-election.
2 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Congress Party will hold Executive Leadership elections in 51 days to prepare for the 2029 general elections, with the incoming leadership expected to contrast sharply with the current UDC government.
29 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The UDC held a well-attended rally on Saturday to strengthen the ruling coalition's presence ahead of the 2029 General Election, welcoming more than 50 new members and celebrating growing support in the area.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
At a rally in Selebi-Phikwe East, UDC leaders acknowledged difficulties facing the nation and committed to improving citizens' lives. An MP noted the party inherited an economy with depleted funds but said the focus is on transforming Botswana and creating opportunities.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions has raised concerns over government silence on a controversial Facebook pseudo account known as "Happy Omang," alleging it has been used to harass politicians, union leaders and other public figures.
10 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Following closure of a budget meeting, a UDC figure said Parliament has a persistent attendance problem, with sessions adjourning due to lack of quorum on several occasions.
22 April 2026 · Mmegi →