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Towards reclaiming our culture of the liberation struggle

Article Judy Seidman - 24 Apr 2020

Judy Seidman responds to Athi Mongelezi Joja’s expanded assessment of her 'Drawn Lines' exhibition

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Rise and stall of Southern Africa’s remarkable supermarket chain

Africa Simon Allison & Dhashen Moodley - 26 Jul 2019

Choppies began life as a struggling general dealer in Botswana and now consists of about 250 stores in eight countries

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Botswana’s governing party braces for high-stakes congress

Africa Agency - 5 Apr 2019

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

Botswana’s queer creatives push for change

Africa Carl Collison - 14 Feb 2018

'The thing is, most people here grow up believing that a man should be with a woman and a woman only; that there is no other way of existing'

Pearls of wisdom hide ugly truths

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2018

A study of pink plastic pearls shows that Africa will have to make big sacrifices if its children are to be employed

Botswana’s policy will spur economic growth, says central bank

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Jun 2014

Botswana's central bank will continue to try to boost economic growth by keeping its repo rate at 7.5%.

Back to work or no talks, Botswana tells strikers

Article Staff Reporter - 25 May 2011

The Botswana government is refusing to negotiate with striking civil servants who want a 16% pay hike until they return to their jobs.

Public service strike exposes chinks in Botswana’s armour

Africa Ntibinyane Ntibinyane - 29 Apr 2011

Almost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.

Botswana eyes spin-offs from Ladies’ Detective Agency

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Sep 2007

Its sleepy nature was an essential ingredient to the book, but tourist bosses are hoping a film version of <i>The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency</i> will provide a shot in the arm to Botswana's laidback capital. Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella has brought a rare bustle to Gaborone since he and his crew arrived 10 weeks ago.

A gem in the rough

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Aug 2007

Good grace and fortune are smiling on the film version of <i>The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency</i>, writes Andrew Worsdale.

Botswana starts Aids drugs roll-out for armed forces

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Mar 2005

Botswana has started providing anti-retroviral drugs to soldiers in an effort to mitigate the impact of HIV/Aids on its armed forces. The programme, described as "a key watershed in safeguarding the security of the nation", is expected to target an estimated 5 000 infected soldiers and their dependents.

SADC urged to take action on press freedom

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Oct 2003

The Southern African Development Community has been urged to take action on threats to press freedom in the region, particularly in Zimbabwe. A Media Institute of Southern Africa delegation has raised concerns that the mandatory licensing of journalists could be open to abuse by governments.

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