ANCYL hopeful that Malema will walk away unscathed

The appeals committee ruling has failed to clear the air and uncertainty surrounding Julius Malema's future with the organisation.

Winnie: No ANC Youth League visit communicated

There was no undertaking by Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to be visited by the ANC Youth League at her Soweto residence on Saturday, her office said.

Malema's appeal denied by disciplinary committee

ANC national disciplinary committee has denied the former Youth League president's appeal against his suspension from the party.

Behind the shake-up at Absa

The shake-up in Absa’s upper echelons is a case of parent Barclays “micromanaging” the local operations and direct intervention, according to sources.

Power to the Cup Nobodies

The Africa Nations Cup minnows are putting up a surprising fight and challenging the status quo.

National Press Club announces its 2011 newsmakers

The National Press Club has named Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and former ANC Youth League president Julius Malema as its newsmakers of the year.

Ravalomanana's Malagasy return up in the air

An attempt to return home by Madagascar's deposed president Marc Ravalomanana has been thwarted in the air by Malagasy ground control.

Which way for Botswana coal?

Choosing the route of a new railway is a tough and imminent decision the government faces.

Eskom 'must put SA’s needs first'

In the face of the threat of load shedding, Eskom is being challenged to cut back on exports.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Renewables to dethrone king coal

If you read the history of the development of all the great powers, it was steam then electricity generated by coal that fuelled industry and navies.

Botswana: Southern Africa's most secretive state

Botswana has been awarded this year's "Golden Padlock" award for the Southern African country with the most secretive public institutions.

In conservative Botswana, a push to legalise prostitution

Botswana is looking to legalise prostitution in the conservative country in a bid to bring down one of the world's highest HIV rates.

Afcon favourites Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana avoid early clash

The Africa Cup of Nations' main contenders Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana avoided each other and the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in a kind draw.

WikiLeaks cables provide limited vindication for Malema

American diplomatic cables show the Botswana government gave the US the green light to explore the possibility of establishing an Africom base.

Eight safari tourists killed in Okavango airplane crash

A small plane carrying 12 people has crashed in Botswana, killing the British pilot and seven tourists from France, Sweden and Britain.

Race for Africa Cup of Nations places heats up

The struggle for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches a climax this weekend with 21 countries chasing 10 tickets to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Botswana judiciary 'remarkably deficient'

The High Court in Johannesburg has slammed Botswana as a "pariah state not synchronised with the majority of African countries.

Special Pensions Unit fails activists

Accused of fraudulent payouts, the unit is leaving bona fide freedom fighters mired in bureaucracy.

Africa trade bloc mulls regional infrastructure bond

The regional trade bloc Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa is considering issuing a regional infrastructure bond and is seeking advisers.

Unions fight for sacked Botswana strikers to be reinstated

Botswana's unions have asked a court to force the government to reinstate nearly 2 600 state workers fired during the country's first strike.

De Beers secures 10-year deal with Botswana

Diamond producer De Beers says it has signed a new 10-year contract for sorting, vaulting and sales

Botswana seeks to exploit its coal reserves

Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal in a bid to optimise benefits from its 212-billion tonnes of coal reserves.

Alienated leader criticises Khama's 'iron-fisted' rule

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in crisis following the recent resignation of its flamboyant secretary general, Kentse Rammidi.

Malema disciplinary action 'not discussed' at NEC

The ANC Youth League was not up for discussion at a special national executive committee meeting in Pretoria, spokesperson Jackson Mthembu says.

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