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The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is the third biggest party in Botswana. The party was formed in 1998 to provide a credible alternative to the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) that has been in power since independence in 1966.

Prior to the formation of the BCP, opposition politics in Botswana were defined by lack of cohesiveness, indiscipline, organizational splits, inconsistent policy statements and mere anarchy. The BCP was formed to provide the electorate with a modern party based on social democratic principles.....Read More

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Response to 2009 Budget Speech

The 2009 budget speech comes at a trying time for Botswana, both at the domestic and international levels. It is the first budget to be presented under the President Ian Khama led government. Since the ascension of Ian Khama to the presidency, the prudent management of national resources that the BDP has always claimed to be the basis for the country’s economic success has become a thing of the past. Costly projects introduced through Presidential Directives geared at popularizing the President have become the order of the day. As can be expected ... Read More

BCPs Response to the State of the Nation address - 3rd November 2008
This speech is interesting in many ways. At one level it total negates the development framework of the Nation and the ruling Party which are the National Development Plans, the Vision 2016 and the Party’s current Manifesto.Read More

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Membership of the BCP is open to all Batswana above the age of 18 years, irrespective of race, colour and creed, who accept its principles, policies and programmes and are prepared to abide by its Constitution and rules. To join Online please click here