The party was founded by Shawn Nthaile in September 1993 at a special congress in Mahalapye, following his departure from the Botswana National Front.
Before the construction of North side carrier project, it was supplying Mahalapye (population 42600) with water.
Founded in 1986, the school caters students not only located in Palapye, but also for students based in neighbouring towns Serowe and Mahalapye.
In August 2012 the dam was only one third full, prompting concerns that there could soon be water shortages in the areas of the areas of Palapye, Mahalapye and Gaborone.
It is located 170 km north-east of the capital city Gaborone and 75 km south of Mahalapye, close to the border with South Africa.
The village is located locate along the road connecting Palapye and Mahalapye, approximately at a distance of 50 km from either town.
The village is located 120 km north of the capital city Gaborone and 80 km south-east of Mahalapye.
The village is located along the road connecting Palapye and Mahalapye, approximately at a distance of 50 km from either town.