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How does SA’s neighbour fare?
Mandy Rossouw held a Q&A with Mpho Dibeela, editor of Botswana Guardian, on the country’s stance on key issues.
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Delta fish dispute
Tourism in the Okavango has been great for the economy – but not for local fishermen who make their living on the river. Mandy Rossouw reports.
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The jewel loses the lustre
Hailed as one of the most prosperous and well-governed countries in Africa, the global economic crisis has forced Botswana to rethink the way forward.
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Botswana president calls for fresh Zim elections
Botswana President Ian Khama on Friday accused Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe of failing to honour a power-sharing deal and called for fresh elections.
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Botswana mulls life after diamonds
Botswana has received a harsh wake-up call as the global economic crisis sees diamond revenues plummet.
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Botswana’s Khama wins new term
Botswana’s President Ian Khama has secured a new five-year term, extending his rule over the world’s largest diamond producer.
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Botswana votes, Khama seen retaining power
Botswana held a general election on Friday which is widely expected to see Ian Khama retain power as president while facing rising discontent.
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Botswana’s strongmen slug it out in court
Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party is beset by divisions and internal legal battles ahead of the crucial general election.
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Botswana poll marked by discontent over economy
Voting started on Friday in Botswana’s election which is expected to see President Ian Khama remain in power despite rising discontent.
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Poverty tarnishes sparkle of Botswana diamonds
Tshepo Mokwena had a glittering education, sponsored by the Botswana government’s diamond wealth, but a year after graduating she still has no job.
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Discipline the buzz word under Botswana’s Khama
Botswana’s President Ian Khama faces criticism over his military-style leadership ahead of elections on Friday.
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De Beers concerned about ‘distorted’ report
De Beers is concerned about what it calls a ”distorted” and ”inaccurate” depiction of the diamond industry in Botswana, it said on Wednesday.
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Slump shows rough side of Botswana diamond trade
The slump triggered by the fall of Lehman Brothers a year ago has turned Gracious Oageng’s career dreams to dust.
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‘We’ll vote with our stomachs’
The build-up to the Botswana election has been a peaceful one in a country that has won international recognition for upholding democratic values.
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Botswana president suspends rival, exposing rift
Botswana’s president has moved against a rival in his party, exposing an internal split with only months to go before elections.
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Alarm raised on ‘state-sponsored’ killings in Botswana
The Law Society of Botswana is calling on President Ian Khama to give his assurance that he does not support torture or extra-judicial killings.
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Botswana says al-Bashir must stand trial at ICC
Botswana has distanced itself from a decision to ignore the International Criminal Court order to extradite Sudan’s President Omar al-Bhashir.
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Draughts of change
Botswana’s new alcohol tax — introduced as a measure to promote health and safety — is driving locals to drink, writes Oarabile Mosikare.
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North West villagers cancel election protest
Residents of Miga village near Mafikeng in North West have called off an election day protest against delays in electrifying their homes.
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As right as rain
There’s nothing like a downpour to bring out the sunny side of Gaborone, writes Wame Molefhe.
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King of ‘fong kong’ football
The referee’s gone off for a smoke, the players are drunk again and the kit needs washing. It’s no joke
owning a football team…
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De Beers halts mining in Botswana
The world’s diamond giant is halting mining in Botswana for the next seven weeks as the global recession takes it toll on gem demand.
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Botswana govt grants mining licences in game park
One of the world’s largest game parks located in Botswana may soon host mining activities, officials said on Saturday.
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Botswana’s new media law ‘repressive’
Botswana says reporters have nothing to fear from a new media law, but a journalism advocate calls it repressive and the official defence misleading.
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Botswana denies plot to unseat Mugabe
Botswana’s government on Tuesday denied accusations by Zimbabwe that it was backing a plot to overthrow President Robert Mugabe.
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Global financial crisis to hit Botswana economy
The global economic crisis has started to affect Botswana’s output, and will hit the mineral sector hardest, Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe says.
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Me doctor, you reader
Patricia Maganu uses journalistic subterfuge to allay her fears for her son’s health.
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Zambia gears up for presidential race
Zambians vote on Thursday to name a successor to the late president Levy Mwanawasa, in a contest between a retired diplomat and a populist.
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Botswana’s Mogae wins African leadership prize
Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae won the -million Mo Ibrahim Prize for African leadership on Monday.
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Botswana brides: Buy now, pay later
Prospective husbands who can’t afford the dowry are paying for their brides in instalments, writes Keletso Thobega.
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Black man running
Oarabile Rops Mosikare attempts a 30km charity walk in Francistown, Botswana. But he struggles to
keep up with the elderly vice-president.
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Fires ravage Central Kalahari Game Reserve
More than 80% of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana, the world’s largest wildlife park, has been destroyed by fires.
