THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 02:34 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 02:34 |
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WikiLeaks cables provide limited vindication for MalemaAmerican diplomatic cables show the Botswana government gave the US the green light to explore the possibility of establishing an Africom base. Alienated leader criticises Khama's 'iron-fisted' ruleThe ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in crisis following the recent resignation of its flamboyant secretary general, Kentse Rammidi. Botswana is out of step with AfricaAfter the ANCYL's attack on Botswana's president, Rapule Tabane spoke to the league's head of international relations, Abner Mosaase. Botswana dismisses Malema's military-base claimBotswana has dismissed as "bullshit" ANCYL claims that the country is talking to the United States about setting up a military base in the country. Questionable dealings of connected menThree Botswana presidents all appear to have turned political power into personal advantage. Back to work or no talks, Botswana tells strikersThe Botswana government is refusing to negotiate with striking civil servants who want a 16% pay hike until they return to their jobs. Khama 'abusing' state mediaPresident Ian Khama's administration has been accused of censoring labour leaders in Botswana's ongoing public sector strike. Public service strike exposes chinks in Botswana's armourAlmost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy. Chinese business upsets BatswanaDespite a booming construction industry in Botswana, President Khama's government faces a backlash from local business people over his perceived bias. 'Thirsty' Bushmen go to appeal courtThe battle between Bushmen living in Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the government has taken another turn. |
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