Saleshando
Saleshando is the leader of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and a prominent opposition figure in Botswana's political landscape. He is known for his outspoken criticism of the government, particularly regarding economic policies and the fulfillment of promises made to the citizens. In a recent parliamentary address, he highlighted the government's failure to address key economic issues, such as the lack of a substantial increase in the minimum wage and the abandonment of financial support for vulnerable groups, emphasizing the importance of accountability and transparency from the ruling party.
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Saleshando critiques the UDC governance model in response to the Budget Speech.
Saleshando critiques UDC governance model :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-02-16Saleshando criticized the government's overspending and growing deficits in the economy.
‘This is bad economics’- Saleshando :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-02-12
Saleshando said the BCP will actively campaign against the proposed changes when the planned referendum eventually takes place.
BCP raises red flag over constitutional review :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-01-21Saleshando described the official SONA as 'uninspiring' and called for a shift towards accountable governance and economic diversification.
Saleshando calls for accountability and inclusive growth :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-14Saleshando expressed deep frustration and disappointment regarding the government's disconnect with the people.
Batswana are an unhappy nationBotswana· 2025-11-14
Saleshando noted that health care service providers are short staffed and overburdened.
UDC gov’t has deteriorated health system-Saleshando :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-14Saleshando painted a grim picture of a country grappling with widespread violence and a justice system that has lost public confidence.
Saleshando calls for tougher GBV laws :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-14Saleshando said Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has always made it their mandate to laud the UDC government if it steps in the right direction.
Saleshando's SONA mixed reactions :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-11
Saleshando questioned the President's decision to implement the citizenship initiative without consulting Parliament or Batswana.
LoO questions Boko’s citizenship 'for sale' initiative :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-10-14
Saleshando has called on Boko to account for the health emergency declared without Parliament's oversight.
Saleshando calls Boko to account for health emergency :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-10-14Saleshando criticized the UDC's promises as recklessly ambitious and highlighted the government's silence on key economic issues.
Saleshando blasts UDC promises as recklessly ambitious :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-17Saleshando, the Leader of Opposition, criticized the UDC government for not increasing the living allowance for tertiary students.
‘Current allowance exposes tertiary students to sexual exploitation’ :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-13
Saleshando is the leader of the main opposition party Botswana Congress Party (BCP).
UDC gave Batswana false hopeBotswana· 2025-02-13