support of the other three opposition parties, Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) and the BDP breakaway party Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD). The BCP candidate increased her vote share slightly, to 36.1%, but lost to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).The party recently lost a key member, Member of parliament for Okavango Hon Bagalatia Aaron, who defected to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party. Notable members Michael Dingake Gilson Saleshando Dumelang Saleshando Taolo Lucas Ephraim Setshwaelo Bagalatia Aarone Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang Motsei Madisa-Rapelana Dick Bayford Dithapelo Keorapetse References External links Botswana Congress Party website Political parties in Botswana Political parties established in 1998 1998 establishments in Botswana Social democratic parties in Africa Socialism in Botswana