Friday, December 31, 2010
Twenty five swimmers, down from the expected 29, will leave Kenya this Sunday to take part in the Confederation of African Nations Zone 3 & 4
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: Twenty five swimmers, down from the expected 29, will leave the country this Sunday to take part in the Confederation of African Nations zone three and four invitational championships that will be held from the 3rd to 8th of January in Gaborone, Botswana.
Nine Botswana properties make the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List
Travel Daily News: "Re-affirming its status as Africa's premier safari destination, Botswana is home to nine properties showcased among the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List. This is the 17th year Conde Nast Traveler has issued its Gold List, which is comprised of over 25,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers’ top picks of the world's best hotels, resorts, cruise lines and more."
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
DJ Discovery Metals Awarded Mining License For Boseto Copper Project
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Discovery Metals Ltd (DME.LN), said Tuesday that it has been awarded the mining license for the Boseto copper project in northwest Botswana.
"Discovery Metals Ltd (DME.LN), said Tuesday that it has been awarded the mining license for the Boseto copper project in northwest Botswana."
- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/dvylf_dj-discovery-metals-awarded-mining-license-for-boseto-copper-project-1380237.html (view on Google Sidewiki)
Monday, November 15, 2010
WB insists on trimming public service
Mmegi
Obiageli Ezekwesili's comments reinforce the World Bank and IMF's criticism of Botswana's 159,000-strong public service, which represents 44 percent of total formal sector employment.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Freelance Photojournalist Arrested, Detained
allAfrica.com: "The Central Police Station Commander, Kavin Mookodi, who ordered the arrest, claimed that Mogapaesi was misbehaving and disturbing the police who were doing their work. The police further claimed that Mogapaesi refused to cooperate with police officers who had asked all members of the press to move out of the way as they were transferring some suspects who had just been remanded in custody."
Fashion parade shows floral attire still the in-thing
Mmegi: "One can safely say the floral look and bright colours, which were made famous during the hippy era, are not going anywhere any time soon. The show also indicated that Afro-chic German prints decorated with silky ribbons are still in vogue this spring and many women are expected to be seen spotting them at wedding parties and evening events. For men, stripped shirts made their appearance at the fashion show and this proves that theses items, which made a big comeback a few seasons ago, are still fashionable men's smart casual and formal wear. Golf t-shirts are some of the items that refuse to go away and as a few seasons back, the upturned collar is still an in-thing. Needless to say, jeans and cargo pants still remain favourites among men this spring as proven at the fashion show. What is perhaps worth mentioning at this point is that the fashion show did not showcase the latest fashion trends across the world."
BCP to report Nkate to DPP, police
Botswana Gazette: "“Nkate’s credibility is in tatters. He cannot be trusted. He must be released from his duties as he can’t be the face of BEDIA when his credibility is in shambles,” Gobotswang said. The party is also investigating whether Nkate a former magistrate and practicing attorney is still a member of the Law Society of Botswana (LSB). If the investigations turn positive, the party will want LSB to relieve him of his practicing certificate."
Human-Rights Organization Cyber Attacked
The New New Internet: “This is ludicrous; if we wanted to do such thing, we could have done so a long time ago,” the permanent secretary of the Botswana Government Communication and Information System Dr. Jeff Ramsay told ITWeb. “Survival International has been attacking Botswana for years now.”
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Equatorial Guinea - Botswana Friendly Ends In Chaos Equatorial Guinea’s fans went wild after their team lost a friendly match to Botswana.
Equatorial Guinea fans, visibly enraged by their team’s 2-0 loss to Botswana in a friendly match played in Malabo on Tuesday, took to acts of vandalism, ripping out chairs and throwing fireworks on to the pitch, which prompted police intervention, state media RTVGE said.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
LEA, BCA team up to boost ‘agro’ industry
We found that unemployment is actually not due to lack of knowledge or training but lack of insight and application. We have identified that there is a need to equip graduates for the government, the private sector and self employment
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Friday, April 30, 2010
New releases from Jim Crace and No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
New releases from Jim Crace and No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
The Double Comfort Safari Club
The Double Comfort Safari Club
Alexander McCall Smith Pantheon Books, 256 pp., $23.95
Fans of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency should be on the lookout for this 11th volume in Smith’s series about Mma Ramotswe and her assistant detective, Mma Makutsi.
Readers who are looking for a good mystery story should steer clear. Hippos and crocodiles on a river trip provide the only lively suspense.
Not a thriller, this is a folksy story about life in a little town in Africa’s Botswana.
The author offers vignettes in the lives of these two women and their acquaintances that allow him to serve up bromides about how to live a good life. Chapter One is titled “You Do Not Change People by Shouting at Them.” Rule No. 32: “Better to lose a fee than to lose a friend.” So he goes, laying out loosely connected situations that play up the wisdom of Mma Ramotswe as she solves problems for the people in her village.
Clearly Smith cherishes the good old days in his beloved Botswana.
AIR BOTSWANA FLYS TO ZAMBIA
AIR BOTSWANA FLYS TO ZAMBIA
Air Botswana is set to introduce Lusaka, Zambia as its third destination in August as the airline moves to make its mark in the region’s airspace. Though officials at the country’s airline were not forthcoming with information save to confirm the latest developments, according to its in-flight magazine the deal has been sealed and if all goes accordingly come August, Air Botswana will be landing at the Lusaka international airport.According to the magazine, the negotiating team from Air Botswana comprised the Passenger Services Manager, Isaiah Mapane, Acting Commercial Manager Hellen Chilisa and Business Development Manager Kagiso Matsaba.
Air Botswana is set to introduce Lusaka, Zambia as its third destination in August as the airline moves to make its mark in the region’s airspace. Though officials at the country’s airline were not forthcoming with information save to confirm the latest developments, according to its in-flight magazine the deal has been sealed and if all goes accordingly come August, Air Botswana will be landing at the Lusaka international airport.According to the magazine, the negotiating team from Air Botswana comprised the Passenger Services Manager, Isaiah Mapane, Acting Commercial Manager Hellen Chilisa and Business Development Manager Kagiso Matsaba.
Friday, April 2, 2010
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Resources Policy: Is there a Dutch disease in Botswana?
Is there a Dutch disease in Botswana?
The Dutch disease is regularly evoked in the resource curse literature and remains a frequent explanation for the poor economic performance found in many resource-rich countries. Given Botswana's high rate of per capita GDP growth, it might seem superfluous at first glance to ask whether or not there is a Dutch disease in Botswana. Yet, Botswana merits study here both as a significant potential exception to any posited inevitability of the Dutch disease and also because the debate on whether or not Botswana has avoided the Dutch disease is far less settled than is indicated by its economic growth record. Botswana currently suffers from many of the symptoms of the Dutch disease but not for the causal reasons posited in the Dutch disease model. Indeed, many of the explanations for the lack of diversification found in Botswana's mineral-dependent economy have nothing to do with either diamond revenues or the Dutch disease. Botswana has done about as well managing its resource wealth as could realistically be expected but it is unlikely to succeed in diversifying its economy away from diamonds anytime soon.
The Dutch disease is regularly evoked in the resource curse literature and remains a frequent explanation for the poor economic performance found in many resource-rich countries. Given Botswana's high rate of per capita GDP growth, it might seem superfluous at first glance to ask whether or not there is a Dutch disease in Botswana. Yet, Botswana merits study here both as a significant potential exception to any posited inevitability of the Dutch disease and also because the debate on whether or not Botswana has avoided the Dutch disease is far less settled than is indicated by its economic growth record. Botswana currently suffers from many of the symptoms of the Dutch disease but not for the causal reasons posited in the Dutch disease model. Indeed, many of the explanations for the lack of diversification found in Botswana's mineral-dependent economy have nothing to do with either diamond revenues or the Dutch disease. Botswana has done about as well managing its resource wealth as could realistically be expected but it is unlikely to succeed in diversifying its economy away from diamonds anytime soon.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Botswana carjacking suspects detained in South Africa - News - Sunday Standard
Botswana carjacking suspects detained in South Africa - News - Sunday Standard: "The five are accused of stealing at least three motor vehicles that they crossed wit"
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
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