UDC Unveils “Inclusive Growth, Quality Lives” Election Manifesto
Aug 15, 2024 · The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Botswana elections, emphasing on “inclusive growth and quality lives”.
Initial counting suggests Botswana may just get a new ruling party ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Duma Boko, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) candidate in Botswana's election on Thursday, urged his supporters to "maintain vigilance and discipline" as early counting suggested a shock upset is possible.
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses …
Nov 1, 2024 · Hours later, Chief Justice Terence Rannowane announced that the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change party had won a majority of seats in the election, making its candidate, Boko, the next...
General election ends Botswana Democratic Party's 58 years in …
Nov 1, 2024 · With more than half of constituencies reporting, the opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had a significant lead, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency as of Friday, local time.
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
Nov 1, 2024 · Mr. Boko is a 54-year-old human rights lawyer and graduate of Harvard Law School who leads the main opposition party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change.
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled ... - Associated Press News
Nov 1, 2024 · The party of Botswana’s opposition candidate Duma Boko has been declared the election winner over incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a seismic change that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from Britain.
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Manifesto Highlights
Oct 25, 2024 · Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Manifesto Highlights. The UDC manifesto focuses on education, housing, and healthcare reforms. The party promises to build 100,000 affordable homes over five years and offers comprehensive health insurance for all citizens.
Umbrella for Democratic Change launches party presidency
Oct 27, 2024 · The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) officially launched its presidential campaign on Saturday, unveiling Advocate Duma Boko as its presidential candidate and Mr Ndaba Gaolathe as his deputy.
Botswana’s opposition UDC attributes victory to economic messages
Nov 4, 2024 · An official of Botswana’s opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition says the party won the October 30 election because its message of economic and democratic restoration resonated with the people.
UDC courts BPF members for 2024 polls - Mmegi Online
FRANCISTOWN: The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is expecting a decent number of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) members to contest the 2024 General Election under its banner. This follows...