MEET THE CANDIDATES

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

UNITY DOW

KGATLENG WEST

  • Trailblazer of gender equity, social inclusion and human rights.

  • Experience: With a distinguished career as a former judge and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Unity Dow brings invaluable experience

  • Advocate for Justice: Known for her unwavering commitment to justice and equality, Unity Dow has spent her life fighting for the rights of all citzens

  • Breaking Glass Ceilings: Unity Dow is the only individual in Botswana to have served in all three arms of government, bringing a unique perspective to the political landscape

  • Gender Equality Champion: Unity Dow’s candidacy aligns with the BCP’s commitment to promoting women’s participation in politics

  • Fierce Critique of the Status Quo: With her outspoken criticism of the ruling party, Unity Dow represents a fresh voice ready to challenge the existing political norms.

JULIA CHEPETE

MOGODITSHANE WEST

  • Transcending Barriers: Julia Chepete has embarked on a journey of empowerment, transcending barriers that have long confined women to the sidelines, undertaking her national service before undertaking her university studies in science, a field that is still predominately populated by men.

  • Science Background: With a Master’s degree in Microbiology, Julia Chepete has worked in various corporations as a Microbiologist and Quality Environment Health & Safety (QEHS) Manager. As a lecturer at the University of Botswana and currently as senior lecturer at Botho University, she has helped nurture the minds of the next generation of Botswana’s STEM innovators

  • Mentor: Julia Chepete’s commitment to mentoring and empowering the youth, especially the girl child, reflects a passion for shaping the future leaders of Botswana.

MPHO PHEKO

GABORONE CENTRAL

  • Thirst for Knowledge and Development: Prof Pheko holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from the University of Cape Town; a Masters of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University, USA; a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Psychology from Barry University in Miami, and a Certificate in Professional Coaching from Henley Business School.

  • Job Creation and Future of Work Expert: She has published, researched and supervised students on a wide range of topics in the areas of employability, women, youth and personal, The Future of Work, Skills development for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, with a focus on Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)

  • Distinguished Academic Career: Professor Pheko is the first Motswana ever to be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Botswana's Department of Psychology. She was later promoted to the rank of  Associate Professor in March 2021.

DAISY BATHUSI

BOTETI EAST

  • Born a Politician and Activist: Daisy Bothusi was an activist from a young age, fighting for the rights of her fellow students in secondary school.

  • Fighting to End Gender Based Violence: A founding member of the Africa End Sexual Harassment Initiative (AESHI), Bathusi actively contributed to the #SilenceIsViolence campaign during the Nigerian school girls' abduction.

  • Mentoring: Daisy Bathusi is mentoring the next generation of young political leaders in her local community.

  • National and Regional Leadership: Daisy Bathusi is Deputy Secretary General of the Women's Academy for Africa (WAFA) and has chaired the Botswana National Hospitality Standards Setting Task Team since 2006.

ETHEL GAMPONE

MAHALAPYE EAST

  • Inspirational Leader: Ethel Gampone, affectionately known as CDE Mothers, is the Vice President of the BCP Women’s League and mother to thousands of young cadres of the lime movement

  • Philanthropist: The impact of Ethel Gampone’s philanthropic work has touched the lives of many not only in Mahalapye but across the country.

  • Financial acumen: Ethel Gampone as a Diploma in Accounting from the University of Botswana. Her Financial acumen was further honed during her decade long tenure in the finance department at the Botswana Power Corporation.

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ethel Gampone’s journey as a successful entrepreneur spans two decades across a diverse range of industries from retail and restaurants to oil, logistics and farming.

COUNCIL CANDIDATES

CONSTITUENCY WARD CANDIDATE
Boteti East Letlhakane North Molly Seanego
Boteti West Tsienyane North Ragele Kadzi Van Den Berg
Chobe Lesoma Esther S Moses
Francistown South Phillip Matante East Dimpho J Phirinyane
Francistown South Ikageleng Sennye Matsoo
Gabane-Mmankgodi Gabane Central Keolebogile Tsele
Gabane-Mmankgodi Lesirane West Kgalalelo Mokwalare
Gaborone Central Notwane Christinah Goitsemang Wotho
Gaborone Central Village Kefilwe Basimolodi
Gaborone North Sebele-Airport Boitumelo Setimela
Gaborone North Gaborone North Suburbs Yvonne Kerumotswe Letsebe
Gaborone South Naledi South Pontsho V Ramakoko
Gamalete Taung West Wathuto Toppy Akanyang
Gamalete Mogobane Poipelo G Molefe
Gamalete Lesetlhana South Gloria N Ikaneng
Gamalete Kelemogile Ditlhong Seitiso
Goodhope-Mmathethe Digawana North Tinah Keitumetse Inaletsile
Kanye East Kebuang Itumeleng Pema
Kgatleng Central Boseja North Annah Malebye
Lobatse Woodhall Sebolao Jessie Masodi
Lobatse Maokaneng Puni Boipelo Segolobe
Mahalapye West Parwe Gape Kakale Mapii
Maun North Khwai-Sankuyo Tshabang Paul
Maun West Thamalakane-Riverside South Tebogo Jennifer Mokoya
Mmopane-Metsimotlhabe Metsimotlhabe South Mmenyane Josephine Pule
Mmopane-Metsimotlhabe Mmopane Central Kganetso Dikgang
Mogoditshane East Maulane Mosadiotsile More
Mogoditshane West Diagane Bontle Lesotlho
Mogoditshane West Khudiring Poppy Crackie Motsumi
Mogoditshane West Tsolamosese East Nametsegang Rankunyane
Moshupa-Manyana Ntlhantlhe-Lekgolobotlo Molosankwe Dipuo
Nata-Gweta Zoroga-Tsokatshaa Kgalalelo Balebetse
Ngami Qangwa-Xaixai Xhwae Joice Tsaae
Nkange Nswazwi-Makuta Tirafalo Kaisara
Palapye Makabi Gabonewe Bojosi
Palapye Mmaphula West Cathrine Odirile
Palapye Dibokwe Matshidiso T Ntwaagae
Palapye Mmalekokopu Kereeditse Sandie Mokopakgosi
Palapye Lotsane Jillian Tainton
Selebi-Phikwe East Botshabelo South Thabologo Sethuba
Selebi-Phikwe West Kopano Thandi Thupo
Serowe North Swaneng Gaone Mmashaw Dinokopila
Serowe South Mogorosi Pheko Ogomoditse
Serowe South Mogatsapoo Persia Chamme
Shashe West Shashe Mooke Wanano Molosiwa
Shashe West Mabesekwa Ontsheketse Bapisang
Tati East Tati Siding North Thobekile Nchenje
Tlokweng Khaekholo Dube Neo Tebogo
Tlokweng Mafitlhakgosi Naledi K Maotoanong
Tlokweng Masetlheng Seitshiro Lesedi Precious
Tlokweng Sefoke Polling District Podile Matshediso Ella