Ghana, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa enjoy rankings comparable with some of the EU's newer members in a global survey of democratic institutions. ...
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Sharm Offensive
Sharm Offensive
Ghana, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa enjoy rankings comparable with some of the EU's newer members in a global survey of democratic institutions. ...
Ghana, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa enjoy rankings comparable with some of the EU's newer members in a global survey of democratic institutions. ...
Why people won’t believe a single good word from Kenyan politician
Why people won’t believe a single good word from Kenyan politician
Even the best performing governments such as that of Botswana have at times found themselves in this dubious club. For instance, it was revealed in the last ...
Even the best performing governments such as that of Botswana have at times found themselves in this dubious club. For instance, it was revealed in the last ...
Botswana sees strong growth, Mmamabula to go ahead
Botswana sees strong growth, Mmamabula to go ahead
JOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Reuters) - Botswana economy was set to grow by above 6 percent in 2007/08 despite a power shortage, Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe ...
JOHANNESBURG, June 27 (Reuters) - Botswana economy was set to grow by above 6 percent in 2007/08 despite a power shortage, Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe ...
Botswana finance minister says growth strong in 07/08
Botswana finance minister says growth strong in 07/08
Reuters South Afrca - Johannesburg,South Africa
By Phumza Macanda JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Botswana's economy should grow by more than 6 percent in the year to end-June despite a power shortage, ...
Reuters South Afrca - Johannesburg,South Africa
By Phumza Macanda JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Botswana's economy should grow by more than 6 percent in the year to end-June despite a power shortage, ...
Are Cars Not Polluters?
Are Cars Not Polluters?
However, it looks like in developing nations like Botswana, where the industrial sector is still in its infant stages, greenhouse gases are coming from ...
However, it looks like in developing nations like Botswana, where the industrial sector is still in its infant stages, greenhouse gases are coming from ...
The Botswana opening of the No 1 Ladies' Opera House
The Botswana opening of the No 1 Ladies' Opera House
It was by far Botswana’s biggest musical event of the year – in fact, ever. Attending the official opening of the No 1 Ladies’ Opera House was Precious ...
It was by far Botswana’s biggest musical event of the year – in fact, ever. Attending the official opening of the No 1 Ladies’ Opera House was Precious ...
Foot-and-mouth under control
Foot-and-mouth under control
Botswana is one of Africa’s largest beef exporters and any drop in revenues could cost the nation’s beef industry dear with farmers already struggling to ...
Botswana is one of Africa’s largest beef exporters and any drop in revenues could cost the nation’s beef industry dear with farmers already struggling to ...
Botswana Threatens to Take Action in Zimbabwe Political Crisis
Botswana Threatens to Take Action in Zimbabwe Political Crisis
By Joseph Balise June 26 (Bloomberg) -- Botswana's President Ian Khama threatened to take action against Zimbabwe if southern African leaders fail to ...
By Joseph Balise June 26 (Bloomberg) -- Botswana's President Ian Khama threatened to take action against Zimbabwe if southern African leaders fail to ...
Botswana stars the attraction at pre-Olympics meet
Botswana stars the attraction at pre-Olympics meet
Malaysia Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU) deputy president Karim Ibrahim said Botswana are among eight countries that have confirmed participation in the meet ...
Malaysia Amateur Athletics Union (MAAU) deputy president Karim Ibrahim said Botswana are among eight countries that have confirmed participation in the meet ...
BCP mourns Kavindama
BCP mourns Kavindama
It is with deep sorrow that the Botswana Congress Party wishes to announce that former Member of Parliament for the Okavango Constituency, Joseph Kavindama ...
It is with deep sorrow that the Botswana Congress Party wishes to announce that former Member of Parliament for the Okavango Constituency, Joseph Kavindama ...
US-based actor Molosi in Botswana
US-based actor Molosi in Botswana
Mmegi - Gaberones,Botswana
One of Botswana's best exports in the arts world, Donald Molosi, is back in the country albeit for a short while after successful performances in the United ...
Mmegi - Gaberones,Botswana
One of Botswana's best exports in the arts world, Donald Molosi, is back in the country albeit for a short while after successful performances in the United ...
Camping with animals in Botswana
Camping with animals in Botswana
Most of the time was spent in Botswana’s National Parks where poor roads and often primitive camping facilities were more than compensated for by the wealth ...
Most of the time was spent in Botswana’s National Parks where poor roads and often primitive camping facilities were more than compensated for by the wealth ...
MTN Faces Flak Over Verizon Purchase
MTN Faces Flak Over Verizon Purchase
Verizon provides voice and data services to companies in SA, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya, and MTN will fold those into its own smaller internet ..
Verizon provides voice and data services to companies in SA, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya, and MTN will fold those into its own smaller internet ..
SIA wins orders in Botswana
SIA wins orders in Botswana
The contract covers the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of non-directional beacons (NDBs) at two Botswana airports. ...
The contract covers the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of non-directional beacons (NDBs) at two Botswana airports. ...
Protecting Wildlife and Wilderness
Protecting Wildlife and Wilderness
During the dry season in Chobe National Park, the third largest in Botswana, as many as 120000 elephants migrate over 200 kilometres in search of rain and ...
During the dry season in Chobe National Park, the third largest in Botswana, as many as 120000 elephants migrate over 200 kilometres in search of rain and ...
Zims in Botswana react to MDC withdrawal
Zims in Botswana react to MDC withdrawal
FRANCISTOWN - Some Zimbabweans in Botswana have voiced mixed reactions over the withdrawal of the Movement for the Democratic Change (MDC) leader Mr Morgan ...
FRANCISTOWN - Some Zimbabweans in Botswana have voiced mixed reactions over the withdrawal of the Movement for the Democratic Change (MDC) leader Mr Morgan ...
Botswana teaching council in the offing
Botswana teaching council in the offing
This arrangement will work more or less like the Botswana Law Society and the nurses association, which have powers to register and de-register lawyers and ...
This arrangement will work more or less like the Botswana Law Society and the nurses association, which have powers to register and de-register lawyers and ...
Botswana: Companies Could Do More in Sponsorships
Botswana: Companies Could Do More in Sponsorships
Corporate social responsibility is gradually becoming part of Botswana's corporate culture. Companies, particularly of local origin, are increasingly ...
Corporate social responsibility is gradually becoming part of Botswana's corporate culture. Companies, particularly of local origin, are increasingly ...
Development Ministers' Statement on Zimbabwe Crisis
Development Ministers' Statement on Zimbabwe Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We, Development Ministers and Heads of bi-lateral agencies from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, ...
WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- We, Development Ministers and Heads of bi-lateral agencies from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, ...
Botswana respects Tsvangirai's decision
Botswana respects Tsvangirai's decision
The government of Botswana respects a decision by Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai to pull out of the ...
The government of Botswana respects a decision by Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai to pull out of the ...
Discovery awarded more tenements in Kgalagadi
Discovery awarded more tenements in Kgalagadi
Discovery Metals Limited has doubled its copper-silver tenements in north-western Botswana following its recent acquisition of seven more prospecting ...
Discovery Metals Limited has doubled its copper-silver tenements in north-western Botswana following its recent acquisition of seven more prospecting ...
MTN buys Verizon South Africa
MTN buys Verizon South Africa
Verizon South Africa provides data/internet services to corporate customers in South Africa, and via subsidiaries in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya.
Verizon South Africa provides data/internet services to corporate customers in South Africa, and via subsidiaries in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya.
Beijing-Bound Botswana Stars To Rev Up MAAU Pre-Olympics Meet
Beijing-Bound Botswana Stars To Rev Up MAAU Pre-Olympics Meet
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Botswana athletes bound for the Beijing Olympics will be the star attraction during the MAAU Pre-Olympics Athletics ...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Botswana athletes bound for the Beijing Olympics will be the star attraction during the MAAU Pre-Olympics Athletics ...
Khama is a populist - Moupo
Khama is a populist - Moupo
President Ian Khama's new initiatives may mislead some of the 'less conscious in the Botswana society', Botswana National Front president Otsweletse Moupo, ...
President Ian Khama's new initiatives may mislead some of the 'less conscious in the Botswana society', Botswana National Front president Otsweletse Moupo, ...
Recent issuances in bond market and likely impact
Recent issuances in bond market and likely impact
In Botswana, however, capital market development has not been a great imperative because the government has consistently run budget surpluses. ...
In Botswana, however, capital market development has not been a great imperative because the government has consistently run budget surpluses. ...
Canada blasts Botswana at world softball tourney
Canada blasts Botswana at world softball tourney
Canada exploded for six runs in the bottom of the third Tuesday in a 9-1 win over Botswana at the International Softball Federation junior men's world ...
Canada exploded for six runs in the bottom of the third Tuesday in a 9-1 win over Botswana at the International Softball Federation junior men's world ...
Botswana poultry farmersin SD to learn from locals
Botswana poultry farmersin SD to learn from locals
By Hlengiwe Ndlovu DELEGATES from different smallholder poultry farmers' associations in Botswana are in the country to learn from their local counterparts' ...
By Hlengiwe Ndlovu DELEGATES from different smallholder poultry farmers' associations in Botswana are in the country to learn from their local counterparts' ...
Botswana water utility to issue two long-term bonds
Botswana water utility to issue two long-term bonds
Botswana's state-owned Water Utilities Corporation will issue two bonds totaling 400 million pula on the Botswana Stock Exchange on ...
Botswana's state-owned Water Utilities Corporation will issue two bonds totaling 400 million pula on the Botswana Stock Exchange on ...
SA, Botswana back energy project
SA, Botswana back energy project
London - Botswana and South Africa remain committed to a downsized CIC Energy Mmamabula energy project, Botswana energy minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe said ...
London - Botswana and South Africa remain committed to a downsized CIC Energy Mmamabula energy project, Botswana energy minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe said ...
Botswana firms upbeat on economy, inflation a worry - survey
Botswana firms upbeat on economy, inflation a worry - survey
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Botswana's business sector remains optimistic about the economy, but is worried over the deteriorating inflation outlook, ...
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Botswana's business sector remains optimistic about the economy, but is worried over the deteriorating inflation outlook, ...
There is still time for a Zimbabwe solution: Botswana
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeThere is still time for a Zimbabwe solution: BotswanaGABARONE (AFP) — Botswana's government said Tuesday that despite time running out until Zimbabwe's run-off vote there should still be efforts to find a ...
Zimbabweans Must Vote Out Mugabe
Zimbabweans Must Vote Out Mugabe
For as long there is a crisis in Zimbabwe, we will continue to talk about it. In this edition, we carry three articles that tell horrific stories in that ...
For as long there is a crisis in Zimbabwe, we will continue to talk about it. In this edition, we carry three articles that tell horrific stories in that ...
Be Reasonable, Motsumi Tells Nurses
Be Reasonable, Motsumi Tells Nurses
Health minister Lesego Motsumi has told Selebi-Phikwe hospital employees to be reasonable and express themselves professionally when making demands for ...
Health minister Lesego Motsumi has told Selebi-Phikwe hospital employees to be reasonable and express themselves professionally when making demands for ...
WUC Gives Assurances On Water Supplies
WUC Gives Assurances On Water Supplies
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has said that it has enough supplies to last till the next rainy season and beyond. WUC spokesperson Matida Mmipi told ...
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has said that it has enough supplies to last till the next rainy season and beyond. WUC spokesperson Matida Mmipi told ...
Boreholes to Save Makgadikgadi Pans Wildlife
Boreholes to Save Makgadikgadi Pans Wildlife
Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila, has applauded the Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) and the Department of Wildlife and ...
Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila, has applauded the Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) and the Department of Wildlife and ...
International Power, CIC Can't Finish Botswana Plant
International Power, CIC Can't Finish Botswana Plant
South Africa's Eskom Holdings Ltd. and Botswana Power Corp. were expected to buy the plant's output, she said. South Africa, the world's largest producer of ...
South Africa's Eskom Holdings Ltd. and Botswana Power Corp. were expected to buy the plant's output, she said. South Africa, the world's largest producer of ...
Baptism Of Fire For Softball Juniors In Canada
Baptism Of Fire For Softball Juniors In Canada
Botswana and South Africa are the only African countries at the event. Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president Marumo Morule said though they expected ...
Botswana and South Africa are the only African countries at the event. Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president Marumo Morule said though they expected ...
Pop Star Botswana Top Five
Pop Star Botswana Top Five
By Gasebalwe Seretse Mmapula Rakgole must have known that her time was up last Friday at Pop Star Botswana show held at the Botswana Television (Btv) ...
By Gasebalwe Seretse Mmapula Rakgole must have known that her time was up last Friday at Pop Star Botswana show held at the Botswana Television (Btv) ...
CIC Energy eyes smaller Botswana power plant
CIC Energy eyes smaller Botswana power plant
[miningmx.com] -- CIC ENERGY is considering building a smaller power plant at its Mmamabula energy project (MEP) in Botswana because potential clients like ...
[miningmx.com] -- CIC ENERGY is considering building a smaller power plant at its Mmamabula energy project (MEP) in Botswana because potential clients like ...
International Power Says Can't Finish Botswana Plant (Update1)
International Power Says Can't Finish Botswana Plant
``An alternative needs to be developed'' by South Africa and Botswana, he added. In February, CIC said it may award construction contract for Mmamabula by ...
``An alternative needs to be developed'' by South Africa and Botswana, he added. In February, CIC said it may award construction contract for Mmamabula by ...
Thursday, June 26, 2008
International Power Says Contractor Can't Finish Botswana Plant
International Power Says Contractor Can't Finish Botswana Plant
... alternatives for the 2400-megawatt Mmamabula power plant project in Botswana after announcing it can't be completed with the preferred contractor. ...
... alternatives for the 2400-megawatt Mmamabula power plant project in Botswana after announcing it can't be completed with the preferred contractor. ...
How to extract more revenue from mining
How to extract more revenue from mining
Botswana has mining laws that permit its government to acquire shares of between 15 - 50 per cent in major mining projects. The government holds a 50 per ...
Botswana has mining laws that permit its government to acquire shares of between 15 - 50 per cent in major mining projects. The government holds a 50 per ...
Coalbed methane prospector gains confidence in Botswana project as ...
Coalbed methane prospector gains confidence in Botswana project as ...
Coalbed methane (CBM) exploration company, Saber Energy Corp, has completed it's first phase of exploration in the Kalahari in Botswana, and has drilled ...
Coalbed methane (CBM) exploration company, Saber Energy Corp, has completed it's first phase of exploration in the Kalahari in Botswana, and has drilled ...
Bikers bring Nambian water to Buffalo
Bikers bring Nambian water to Buffalo
“We travelled through Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Rustenburg and Ellisras into Botswana. We crossed the border on Sunday afternoon (June 8); we travelled for ...
“We travelled through Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp, Rustenburg and Ellisras into Botswana. We crossed the border on Sunday afternoon (June 8); we travelled for ...
Ivorian 'Elephants' finally go on World Cup rampage
Image via WikipediaIvorian 'Elephants' finally go on World Cup rampageIvory Coast finally rediscovered their form Sunday to outclass Botswana 4-0 in a 2010 World Cup-African Nations Cup qualifier. ...
How a dusty Botswana garage became the No 1 Ladies' Opera House ...
How a dusty Botswana garage became the No 1 Ladies' Opera House ...
So, let me explain why last night, at the side of a dusty road outside Gaborone, we opened the first and only opera house in Botswana - the No 1 Ladies' ...
So, let me explain why last night, at the side of a dusty road outside Gaborone, we opened the first and only opera house in Botswana - the No 1 Ladies' ...
African Union / The newly appointed Ambassadors of Burundi ...
African Union / The newly appointed Ambassadors of Burundi ...
... HE Epiphanie Kabushemeye-Ntanwana, Republic of Botswana, HE Manyepedza Patrick and the Republic of The Gambia, HE Momodou Sajo Jallow, respectively. ...
... HE Epiphanie Kabushemeye-Ntanwana, Republic of Botswana, HE Manyepedza Patrick and the Republic of The Gambia, HE Momodou Sajo Jallow, respectively. ...
Luxury safaris in Botswana set up camps amid the animals
Luxury safaris in Botswana set up camps amid the animals
Slightly larger than Texas, Botswana is just north of South Africa. Although it has the world's second-highest rate of HIV/AIDS, it also enjoys a reputation ...
Slightly larger than Texas, Botswana is just north of South Africa. Although it has the world's second-highest rate of HIV/AIDS, it also enjoys a reputation ...
Giant Botswana energy project remains on track
Giant Botswana energy project remains on track
Canadian company CIC Energy has rubbished reports that it is to scrap a multibillion-dollar Southern African energy project in Botswana due to spiralling ...
Canadian company CIC Energy has rubbished reports that it is to scrap a multibillion-dollar Southern African energy project in Botswana due to spiralling ...
Botswana lifts bank rate, inflation to stay high
Botswana lifts bank rate, inflation to stay high
Botswana's central bank increased its bank rate by 50 basis points to 15.5 percent on Thursday, warning that inflation would ...
Botswana's central bank increased its bank rate by 50 basis points to 15.5 percent on Thursday, warning that inflation would ...