Duma Boko elected Botswana’s new President

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Duma Boko (54) is Botswana's President-Elect. Boko is a seasoned lawyer and jurist with a vast history in Botswana’s political landscape. 

He previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly from 2014 to 2019.

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | UPM manifesto launch highlights party division

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At the United People's Movement's (UPM) manifesto launch by Jan van Wyk, it became clear that the party was divided into two, with each faction claiming to be in charge.

Despite a court order to reinstate expelled members of one of the factions, Van Wyk went ahead and launched the party manifesto.

Former FLON attends Global Council meeting in Brazil

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Former First Lady Monica Geingos has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS, and Pandemics meeting, held alongside the G20 Health Ministerial and other high-level discussions. 

Michael Amushelelo released police custody

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Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has announced the release of activist Michael Amushelelo from police custody.

Amushelelo surrendered himself to the police and was arrested on Tuesday morning.

Labour Commissioner’s Office faces backlog 

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The Office of the Labour Commissioner faces a backlog of 1,003 unresolved labour-related cases, despite successfully closing 3,698 cases during the previous financial year.