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- ↑ 2022 DELIMITATION COMMISSION REPORT (PDF). 2022. pp. 1–2.
- ↑ Report to the Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration on the 2019 General Elections (PDF). Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). 2020.
- ↑ 2014 General Elections Report (PDF). Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
- ↑ Report To The Minister Of Presidential Affairs And Public Administration On The 2009 General Elections (PDF). Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
- ↑ BOTSWANA GENERAL ELECTIONS 30th OCTOBER 2004 POLLING RESULTS (PDF). Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).