Botswana Democratic Party
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Namibia faces its toughest election yet and could trigger a runoff
Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain
Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?
There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique
The beginning of the end of the liberation party era
Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024
Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock
The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections
Botswana’s election highlights concerns over governance, corruption and its diamond economy
How finite resources are being managed is of major concern for the country’s civic sector and its citizens
No extradition request yet as Botswana issues warrant of arrest for ex-president Ian Khama
The former head of state is wanted for the unlawful possession of firearms and is to be apprehended on sight, according to the arrest warrant
Censorship, the unexpected side-effect of Covid-19
If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership
Botswana’s media is in crisis
COMMENT We live in a divided political environment and amid radical economic disparities. But there is one thing on which virtually everyone in Botswana agrees: most of the news…
Khama’s hand still rocks Botswana
Shift in alliances, a new party and an unhappy ex-president may affect the outcome of next week’s election
Botswana ex-president backs opposition ahead of poll
Ian Khama threw his weight behind the opposition in order to oust his handpicked successor
Ian Khama and the post-presidential blues
Ian Khama thought he had executed the perfect transition from power. He was wrong. Now his hand-picked successor is tearing up his legacy
Botswana’s governing party braces for high-stakes congress
For the first time in the history of one of Africa’s most stable democracies, the ruling BDP will see a genuine fight for the top job
Botswana’s big men battle it out
Current President Masisi is unpicking former president Khama’s legacy
Who is Botswana’s new President Mokgweetsi Masisi?
He could reverse many of Ian Khama’s controversial policies, but is incoming President Mokgweetsi Masisi politically strong enough to do so?
No end to SAA’s nightmares
Its problems are many and its debt overwhelming.So the question remains: Can the airline be saved?