Ian Khama is credited with helping Botswana to prosper, but critics warn of his authoritarian bent.
Activists claim its good governance ranking flies in the face of attacks on media freedom.
Journalism groups have expressed outrage and concern over the arrest and sedition charges of Botswana journalist Outsa Mokone.
Nearly all African leaders who are beneficiaries of dynasty politics have been educated abroad.
The right-of-reply article by Dr Jeff Ramsay, deputy permanent secretary for Botswana’s government communications is full of spin, says Sam Ditshego.
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.
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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.
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The article "Khama Inc: All the president’s family, friends and close colleagues" reads like a breathless whodunnit, writes Tom Tweedy.
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.
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American diplomatic cables show the Botswana government gave the US the green light to explore the possibility of establishing an Africom base.
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/ 2 September 2011
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in crisis following the recent resignation of its flamboyant secretary general, Kentse Rammidi.
After the ANCYL’s attack on Botswana’s president, <b>Rapule Tabane</b> spoke to the league’s head of international relations, Abner Mosaase.
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.
Three Botswana presidents all appear to have turned political power into personal advantage.
The Botswana government is refusing to negotiate with striking civil servants who want a 16% pay hike until they return to their jobs.
President Ian Khama’s administration has been accused of censoring labour leaders in Botswana’s ongoing public sector strike.
Almost 100Â 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.
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/ 7 February 2011
Despite a booming construction industry in Botswana, President Khama’s government faces a backlash from local business people over his perceived bias.
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/ 21 January 2011
The battle between Bushmen living in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the government has taken another turn.
Finalist — Government category: <b>President Ian Khama</b>.
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.
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/ 20 November 2009
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.
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/ 13 November 2009
Botswana President Ian Khama on Friday accused Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe of failing to honour a power-sharing deal and called for fresh elections.
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/ 16 October 2009
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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/ 14 October 2009
Botswana’s President Ian Khama faces criticism over his military-style leadership ahead of elections on Friday.
The Law Society of Botswana is calling on President Ian Khama to give his assurance that he does not support torture or extra-judicial killings.
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/ 5 November 2008
Authorities in Harare accused neighbouring Botswana of meddling in its affairs on Wednesday.
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/ 4 November 2008
Botswana President Ian Khama on Monday called for an internationally supervised rerun of the presidential poll in Zimbabwe.
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/ 25 September 2008
Oarabile Rops Mosikare attempts a 30km charity walk in Francistown, Botswana. But he struggles to
keep up with the elderly vice-president.
The latest deadlock has highlighted the tensions in the MDC. Some senior members were keen for Tsvangirai to sign the deal already on the table.
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke on Friday with African leaders and former United Nations chief Kofi Annan for their insight into how to end Zimbabwe’s election crisis, her spokesperson said. Rice spoke to Botswana President Ian Khama, Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe faced mounting pressure on Thursday over presidential poll results as rival Morgan Tsvangirai ramped up his charm offensive ahead of a regional weekend summit on the crisis. While Mugabe has lain low at home, Tsvangirai has launched a diplomatic drive in recent days.