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Botswana
The Republic of Botswana (Tswana: Lefatshe la Botswana) is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Citizens of Botswana are called "Batswana" (singular: Motswana), regardless of ethnicity. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent...
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Parliament of Botswana
The Parliament of Botswana consists of the President and the National Assembly. In contrast to other Parliamentary systems, the Parliament elects the President directly (instead of having both a ceremonial President and a Prime Minister who has real...
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House of Chiefs of Botswana
The House of Chiefs (Setswana: Ntlo ya Dikgosi) of Botswana is an advisory body of the country's Parliament.
The House of Chiefs consists of 15 members. Eight members are hereditary chiefs from Botswana's principal tribes (baKgatla, baKwêna,...
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National Assembly of Botswana
The National Assembly of Botswana is the lower chamber of the country's bicameral Parliament.
The current National Assembly, formed following elections held on 16 October 2009, has a total of 63 members. 57 members are directly elected in single...
