Dumelang Saleshando
BotswanapoliticianMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dumelang Saleshando is a prominent Botswana politician who served as the Leader of the Opposition prior to Keorapetse. He has been actively involved in advocating for democratic governance and reform within the country's political landscape. Saleshando's leadership and opposition role have been pivotal in shaping discussions around parliamentary independence and accountability.
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Leader of Opposition Dumelang Saleshando is of the view that the use of the presidential jet to go and pick the prime minister was a clear abuse of state resources.
Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-06-22
Dumelang Saleshando sought clarity on the recently rolled out presidential fleet.
P1bn OP helicopter deal exposed in Parley :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-20
Saleshando made it clear that the UDC has fallen short of expectations.
Opposition leader slams gov’s unfulfilled promises :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-09Dumelang Saleshando criticized the UDC government for failing to deliver on its promises regarding job creation and minimum wage.
BCP urges UDC to live up to its promises :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-10-16
Dumelang Saleshando leads the BCP in its campaign to reclaim political space in southern Botswana.
BCP launches southern comeback campaign :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-09-15
The Dumelang Saleshando-led party left the coalition a few years before the seismic shift experienced in the 2024 General Election.
BCP 'won't consider' coalition with BDP :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-09
Dumelang Saleshando put in a courtesy call for a visit to Duma Boko.
BCP gives UDC a 40% rating :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-08
Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of Opposition, criticized Boko's government for not fulfilling its promises.
Boko’s ‘Promised Land’ achievable by 2028 :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-08
Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of Opposition, had asked amongst others, when the audit exercise will be concluded.
Forensic auditors given 10 months to indentify looters, ill-gotten money :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-07Dumelang Saleshando said that Jacobs' statement was not an explanation.
Jacobs U-turns on Boko 'threats' allegations :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-13
Mohwasa intends to approach the Leader of Opposition, Dumelang Saleshando with the view to start the conversation on how they can make the Parliamentary Committee functional and effective.
UDC gov’t finally commits to fixing ‘rogue’ DIS :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-06
The Leader of Opposition, Dumelang Saleshando, expressed support for the increase in the old age pension.
Pension budget increases to P3.1bn :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-24
Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of Opposition, advocated for a means test for Old Age Pension.
MPs push to exclude ‘double dippers’ from Tandabala :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-24
Dumelang Saleshando was the predecessor of Keorapetse as the Leader of Opposition.
Keorapetse vows to make Parliament independent :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-13
