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Censorship, the unexpected side-effect of Covid-19

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If the coronavirus outbreak has taught us anything beyond the necessity of washing our hands, it is that its victim has been leadership
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Botswana’s media is in crisis

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COMMENT We live in a divided political environment and amid radical economic disparities. But there is one thing on which virtually everyone in Botswana agrees:...
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Khama’s hand still rocks Botswana

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Shift in alliances, a new party and an unhappy ex-president may affect the outcome of next week’s election
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Botswana ex-president backs opposition ahead of poll

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Ian Khama threw his weight behind the opposition in order to oust his handpicked successor
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Ian Khama and the post-presidential blues

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Ian Khama thought he had executed the perfect transition from power. He was wrong. Now his hand-picked successor is tearing up his legacy
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Botswana’s governing party braces for high-stakes congress

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For the first time in the history of one of Africa's most stable democracies, the ruling BDP will see a genuine fight for the top job
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Botswana’s big men battle it out

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Current President Masisi is unpicking former president Khama’s legacy
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Who is Botswana’s new President Mokgweetsi Masisi?

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He could reverse many of Ian Khama’s controversial policies, but is incoming President Mokgweetsi Masisi politically strong enough to do so?
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No end to SAA’s nightmares

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Its problems are many and its debt overwhelming.So the question remains: Can the airline be saved?
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Botswana: President Ian Khama’s BDP wins election

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The ruling Botswana Democratic Party secured 33 of 57 seats in Parliament, giving Khama another five-year term as president.
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Ian Khama: An officer, a gentleman, a dictator?

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Ian Khama is credited with helping Botswana to prosper, but critics warn of his authoritarian bent.
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We’re on the government’s hit list – Botswana opposition leader

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The leader of Botswana's opposition the Umbrella for Democratic Change denies the claim of being on a hit list is a publicity stunt.
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Alienated leader criticises Khama’s ‘iron-fisted’ rule

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The ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in crisis following the recent resignation of its flamboyant secretary general, Kentse Rammidi.
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Public service strike exposes chinks in Botswana’s armour

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Almost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.
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Opposition unites to challenge ruling party

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Botswana's main opposition parties look likely to sign a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for opposition unity.
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