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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.
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.
After violent protests, frustrated Botswana unions call off their strike to plan a way forward.
But Botswana Finance Minister Kenneth Matambo is refusing to resign.
ANALYSIS: Botswana’s reputation as a shining example in Africa hangs in the balance.
President Ian Khama’s administration has been accused of censoring labour leaders in Botswana’s ongoing public sector strike.
Almost 100 000 public servants have been on strike in Botswana since Monday last week, in an unprecedented display of popular militancy.