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Spin can't diminish Botswana's woes

Spin can't diminish Botswana's woes

11 Dec 2012 09:33 - Letters
The right-of-reply article by Dr Jeff Ramsay, deputy permanent secretary for Botswana's government communications is full of spin, says Sam Ditshego.
Botswana's ruling party could lose support

Botswana's ruling party could lose support

22 Nov 2012 11:18 - Refentse Moyo
The African Spring may not have materialised, but in Botswana the winds of change are buffeting a party that has ruled the country since independence.
Khama report lacked evidence of corruption

Khama report lacked evidence of corruption

16 Nov 2012 09:37 - Right to Reply
In the past decade we have come to expect little from the M&G in its reporting on Botswana, which tends to be ill-informed, writes Jeff Ramsay.
Khama article played fast and loose

Khama article played fast and loose

09 Nov 2012 10:07 - Letters
The article "Khama Inc: All the president's family, friends and close colleagues" reads like a breathless whodunnit, writes Tom Tweedy.
Khama Inc: All the president's family, friends and close colleagues

Khama Inc: All the president's family, friends and close colleagues

02 Nov 2012 00:00 - Yvonne Ditlhase
An M&G investigation has revealed President Ian Khama's extensive use of the Botswana state to establish a far-reaching network built on patronage.
WikiLeaks cables provide limited vindication for Malema

WikiLeaks cables provide limited vindication for Malema

21 Oct 2011 09:01 - Staff Reporter
American 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' rule

02 Sep 2011 11:24 - Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in crisis following the recent resignation of its flamboyant secretary general, Kentse Rammidi.

Botswana dismisses Malema's military-base claim

05 Aug 2011 00:00 - Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
Botswana has dismissed as "bullshit" ANCYL claims that the country is talking to the United States about setting up a military base in the country.
Botswana is out of step with Africa

Botswana is out of step with Africa

05 Aug 2011 00:00 - Rapule Tabane
After the ANCYL's attack on Botswana's president, Rapule Tabane spoke to the league's head of international relations, Abner Mosaase.
Questionable dealings of connected men

Questionable dealings of connected men

01 Jul 2011 00:00 - Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
Three Botswana presidents all appear to have turned political power into personal advantage.

Back to work or no talks, Botswana tells strikers

25 May 2011 14:30 - Staff Reporter
The 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 media

13 May 2011 00:00 - Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
President 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 armour

29 Apr 2011 00:00 - Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
Almost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.

Chinese business upsets Batswana

07 Feb 2011 09:53 - Ray Ndlovu
Despite 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 court

21 Jan 2011 00:00 - Ray Ndlovu
The battle between Bushmen living in Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the government has taken another turn.
The people's president

The people's president

01 Nov 2010 16:08 - Jiang Alipo
Finalist -- Government category: President Ian Khama.
Khama on Zim: Show good faith, remove sanctions

Khama on Zim: Show good faith, remove sanctions

05 Oct 2010 16:33 - Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe has found an unlikely ally in Botswana President Ian Khama in the latest of a series of calls to lift sanctions on the embattled country.

The jewel loses the lustre

20 Nov 2009 11:59 - Mandy Rossouw
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.

Botswana president calls for fresh Zim elections

13 Nov 2009 15:14 - Staff Reporter
Botswana President Ian Khama on Friday accused Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe of failing to honour a power-sharing deal and called for fresh elections.

Botswana votes, Khama seen retaining power

16 Oct 2009 15:06 - Serena Chaudhry
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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