Bostwanas party in power to win again Oct 17, 2009
Botswana's governing party, in power for over four decades, is expected to prevail over a divided opposition ... GABORONE, Botswana - Botswana held its 10th free and peaceful election Friday, an event sharply in contrast to political struggles and violence elsewhere in Africa ... Botswana's peaceful election is predicted to be a slam dunk for the longtime ruling party, even though the country faces myriad challenges of the being the world's largest diamond-producing country while struggling... (MSNBC -- International)
Zimbabwe: International Intervention Critical to Save Agriculture - Ben Freeth Oct 17, 2009
Was your mother not a teacher in Botswana in the colonial days - pre the freedom struggle over some 44 years ago. That is what you once said. (allAfrica.com)
Losing its sparkle Oct 17, 2009
By Karen Allen BBC News, Botswana. Botswana may have taken a bad hit during the worst of the global economic slowdown - but it is unlikely to inflict much damage on the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ... Some 70% of Botswana's foreign exchange earnings come from diamond exports so when the US demand for diamonds slumped "the effect was felt overnight" explains Balisi Bonyongo General Manager of Jwaneng mine. (BBC News -- Africa)
Botswana: IECShould Be More Serious [editorial] Oct 17, 2009
com: Botswana: IECShould Be More Serious (Page 1 of 1) ... Most Active Stories: Botswana. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Citizens Vote Today Oct 16, 2009
com: Botswana: Citizens Vote Today (Page 1 of 1) ... Batswana are going to the polls today Friday October 16 2009, to elect parliamentary and council representatives, as the country chalked its 10th general election with the ruling party the Botswana Democratic party (BDP), which has been in power since 1966 heavily tipped to win ... Supporters of Botswana's ruling party on the way from a rally. (allAfrica.com)
Polls open for Botswana election Oct 16, 2009
Voters in Botswana are taking part in elections widely expected to see President Ian Khama returned to office. The son of Botswana's first president, Mr Khama faces his first democratic test since becoming Botswana Democratic Party leader some 18 months ago ... Botswana is the world's largest diamond exporter. (BBC News -- Africa)
Botswana go to the polls Oct 16, 2009
Africa's most stable nation Botswana votes in its tenth democratic elections on Friday, expected to challenge the faction-torn ruling party as recession hits the world's biggest diamond producer ... The 56-year-old son of Botswana's founding father Seretse Khama is facing his first election since taking over the reigns last April from his predecessor Festus Mogae who retired after serving his maximum ten years as president ... Regular democratic elections and presidents who do not attempt to... (iAfrica.com)
Botswana's ruling party expected to win general elections Oct 16, 2009
GABORONE, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Botswana goes to the polls this Friday in the country's 10th general elections in which the ruling party, the Botswana Democratic party (BDP), which has been in power since 1966 is heavily expected to win. Five other political parties are also contesting the election although only two, the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Congress party (BCP), have posed any serious threat to the BDP in the past ... In contention, there are also the Botswana Alliance... (Xinhuanet, China)
Botswana: AU Observers Okay Vote Preparations Oct 15, 2009
Gaborone The African Union (AU) Observer Mission in Botswana has given preparations for the country's elections on Friday a clean bill of health ... "The AU observer mission is convinced that there exist conducive and favourable conditions for the elections generally, and that sufficient preparatory work has been done to enable the people of Botswana to go to the polls and make their political choices based on free will," she said ... She suggested that Botswana should adopt the counting of... (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Close to 1000 Election Observers Resign Oct 15, 2009
com: Botswana: Close to 1000 Election Observers Resign (Page 1 of 1) ... Most Active Stories: Botswana. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana's Voters May Stick With Ruling Party Amid Worst Economic Crisis Oct 15, 2009
Botswana Voters May Stay With Ruling Party Amid Economic Crisis - Bloomberg ... Botswana Voters May Stay With Ruling Party Amid Economic Crisis ... Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Botswana, the worlds biggest diamond producer, is facing its worst economic crisis after global jewelry sales slumped. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Detective Agency creator's first opera Oct 6, 2009
Alexander McCall Smith is staging the opera, "The Okavango Macbeth", in a former garage in Botswana. Andrew Harding reports from Botswana. (BBC News)
Zimbabwe: Ordeal of Human Rights Activist Oct 2, 2009
Disorientated and suffering round after round of interrogation, during which she was made to kneel on gravel, punctuated with beatings on the soles of her feet, to try to force her to admit she was recruiting Zimbabweans for military training in neighbouring Botswana. On 2 March 2009, a month after the unity government was formed, amid a furore over her detention by local and international journalists as well as human rights organizations, she was released on bail. (allAfrica.com)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
Well, even Botswana can lower its deficit in this way. This is not an "accounting identity", as Dean Baker called it. (The Drudge Report)
Zimbabwe: MDC to Begin Consultations on Pulling Out of Unity Govt Sep 19, 2009
com: Zimbabwe: MDC to Begin Consultations on Pulling Out of Unity Govt (Page 1 of 1). MDC to Begin Consultations on Pulling Out of Unity Govt. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: We Need Immediate Constitutional Review [editorial] Sep 17, 2009
com: Botswana: We Need Immediate Constitutional Review (Page 1 of 1) ... The most prominent fights have been experienced in the two big political formations - the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the Botswana National Front (BNF) ... To the extent that the constitution of Botswana bestows undue immunity on the president, Motswaledi needs the support of everyone to fight all the way to the Appeal's Court. (allAfrica.com)
Southern Africa: SADC Agrees to Convene Special Summit On Zimbabwe Sep 9, 2009
The SADC group comprises Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Namibia, the DR Congo, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Madagascar was suspended because of current political upheaval. (allAfrica.com)
JJ address Oslo University Sep 5, 2009
We can identify pockets of development in Africa in countries such as Botswana and Ghana. However, the fact remains that Africa as a whole is lagging behind when it comes to the benefits of globalization. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Botswana: Ruling Party Official Challenges Khama Sep 1, 2009
com: Botswana: The Real Battle Begins (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: The Real Battle Begins ... Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Secretary General Gomolemo Motswaledi finally moved to the High Court yesterday to challenge his suspension by President Ian Khama. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: SADC Waits for Country's Election Date Aug 27, 2009
com: Botswana: SADC Waits for Country's Election Date (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: SADC Waits for Country's Election Date ... Besides, they need to be invited by the government of Botswana to avail observers for the elections. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Zuma the Peacemaker? Aug 25, 2009
Mugabe has embarked on a diplomatic offensive, attending relatively low-level meetings in southern African countries, including Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Differences between the MDC and ZANU-PF run so deep that the two parties cannot even agree on the purpose of Zuma's visit. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: South African Influence on Govt Overrated? Aug 25, 2009
Besides the US, Britain and its Western allies, some Sadc member states like Botswana and Angola also want an immediate resolution to the sticking points before the regional bloc's summit next month, which is expected to review the GPA.. US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton -- during her 11-day tour of Africa a fortnight ago -- met Zuma in South Africa and impressed upon him the need to take a strong position on Zimbabwe and ensure that the GPA is fully implemented. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Election Date Announced Soon Aug 19, 2009
com: Botswana: General Elections Date to Be Announced On Friday (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: General Elections Date to Be Announced On Friday ... Mukokomani will contest against Peggy Kenosi of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Galefole Mokabiri of Botswana National Front (BNF). (allAfrica.com)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for August 18, 2009 Aug 19, 2009
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U.S. Military Held War Games on Nigeria, Somalia Aug 15, 2009
These countries include Algeria, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, S;o Tom;, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia. We can only wonder what Barack Obama thought of the war game and what lessons he learned from General Casey's briefing. (allAfrica.com)
Health Care Reform: How It Will Affect You Aug 12, 2009
that alone puts behind Botswana. When you fly to America you don't need to get immuno shots because malaria and then likes have been irradicated. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Analysis: Botswana's Khama Feuds With His Own Jul 31, 2009
com: Botswana: President's Clash With Ruling Party (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: President's Clash With Ruling Party ... Gaborone The bitter feuding in the faction-ridden Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is likely to hit a new high as President Ian Khama seeks to neutralise the influence of those who humiliated him in party polls and show them who is boss. (allAfrica.com)
More Media Follies Jul 23, 2009
A media booker was at my ear inquiring as to whether I would accept the invitation of a well-known cable news show to talk about how the Republican Party was being affected by Obama critics who have been harassing Democratic politicians with claims that the president does not have a legitimate birth certificate and was born abroad, perhaps in Botswana or Upper Volta or Lapland. On his provenance, there is no unanimity among these critics. (Townhall.com)
Botswana: Blow for Khama in Party Elections Jul 22, 2009
com: Botswana: Blow for Khama in Party Elections (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: Blow for Khama in Party Elections ... Kanye, Botswana As expected, President Ian Khama got a slap in the face when all his candidates lost in the battle to control the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) on Monday. (allAfrica.com)
Steele Calls Obama Health Plan "Socialism" Jul 21, 2009
Canada, Cuba, Botswana, and a few other countries ... "Are the drugs you are on even legal? You are full of it. If not..then where was the private EMS when billionaire Jackson died? Or when John Travolta's son died? Or when Anna Nicole died? What happened to their own private group of people to help them? You live in a fantasy world--there are other social programs--try the highway systems (for the most part) schools, traffic lights, mail, mosquito and other city wide pest control measures,... (CBS News)
Africa: Obama Moves the Motion for a Second Independence Jul 18, 2009
Apart from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia - and recently war-torn Sierra Leone - the democratic deficit everywhere else is really disgraceful. Elections where and when they are held follow the same pattern. (allAfrica.com)
Obamas visit to Ghana: A reflection Jul 16, 2009
For instance Ghana can not be compared to Botswana or South Africa in governance. The choice of Ghana as Obamas destination is political, a good platform from which western propaganda can launch its motivational strategy for peace and stability in the region. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No More Excuses, Obama Tells African Leaders Jul 12, 2009
Obama signed his Proclamation on "this sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine..." -- invoking the name of the One who said, 'Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them"! Meanwhile, there's a 'Help Wanted' sign here clamouring for attention. Held out by tiny, trusted hands, it is weather-beaten and tear-streaked. It is as urgent as it is salient: 'Who will do it for us, too?' Adeyemi, a journalist and culture activist writes from Lagos Text of Obama's speech in Ghana... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Transcript of Obama's Speech to Ghanaian Parliament Jul 12, 2009
But ultimately, it will be vibrant democracies like Botswana and Ghana which roll back the causes of conflict and advance the frontiers of peace and prosperity. As I said earlier, Africa's future is up to Africans. (CBS News)
NYT: Ghana visit points to Africa's instability Jul 11, 2009
Countries like Botswana, Namibia and South Africa have consistently received better-than-average global scores for their governance in recent years, according to rankings based on World Bank research. But a cartoon in this weeks Jeune Afrique, the French magazine widely followed on the continent, seemed to sum up Mr. Obamas dilemma: John Atta-Mills, Ghanas president, is depicted holding back the door of a hut labeled West Africa from which blood, a grenade and explosions with the... (MSNBC -- Race)
Zimbabwes Slow-Burning Crisis Could Affect Africa Jul 10, 2009
An estimated four million Zimbabweans fleeing economic hardship and political abuses have flooded across borders, overwhelming the social services and the good will of South Africa, Botswana, and other neighbors ... Botswana, Africa s shining star of stability and human rights, has built an electrified fence and resorted to detention and expulsions to keep desperate Zimbabweans out. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Obama’s test in Ghana Jul 9, 2009
Yet once the resolution passed, just one member nation - Botswana - announced that it would not abide by the Union s decision to ignore Bashir s arrest warrant. That s because Botswana is a democracy ... But Botswana - with its open elections, independent judiciary, and free press - has nothing to fear. (Boston Globe)
Botswana: Parties Block Women Candidates for Upcoming Elections Jul 6, 2009
com: Botswana: Parties Block Women Candidates for Upcoming Elections (Page 1 of 1). Botswana: Parties Block Women Candidates for Upcoming Elections ... Gaborone As Botswana prepares for general elections in October, gender activists are protesting against the lack of female parliamentary candidates. (allAfrica.com)
African move on Bashir dismissed Jul 5, 2009
Botswana has confirmed it will not abide by the AU's decision to ignore the arrest warrant. Foreign Minister Phandu Skelemani told the BBC the AU decision had been rushed through without a vote, and countries could not be expected to renege on treaties "because of a sulk". (BBC News)
Mills re-affirms commitment to African Union Jul 4, 2009
Other African countries to benefit from similar assistance are Mali, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana and Rwanda. The grant is given to countries pursuing macro-economic reforms based on standards set by the EU and committed to democratic governance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe seeks tourism kick from World Cup Jun 20, 2009
Teams looking for high altitude training to acclimatize for the June 11-July 11 World Cup may feel more comfortable in countries like Angola, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia, who do not have the baggage of an economy in ruins and a new power-sharing government that still has not won wide recognition. A decade of crisis has wrecked infrastructure, including soccer stadiums and roads. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Africa means business Jun 16, 2009
In fact, as a result of foreign interest and the other factors listed (greater sophistication in the financial markets and the expansion of economies on the supply side), the IMF says that a select group of countries Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are now stable enough to rank as emerging markets. South Africas contribution to the continent cannot be underrated. (iAfrica.com)
South Africa: Zuma's Half-Million Jobs is Wishful Thinking Jun 6, 2009
Botswana has grown consistently over the last 40 years and has been praised for its resource management and curbing of corruption. Yet the African Development Bank has just approved a loan of U.S. $1. (allAfrica.com)
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe's MDC-T Pushes for Fresh SADC Summit Jun 3, 2009
It's even more serious than the terrorist conspiracy to send that guy into Botswana for training to come back and overthrow the Gov't all by himself. It's worse than that court clerk. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: How Michelle Obama Can Help Africa May 30, 2009
By now Africans know what works in the care of HIV. Stronger local NGO's have had the best success rate in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Botswana and South Africa. What Africa needs now is more money. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Diamond Magnate Calls for 'African Way' of Doing Business May 26, 2009
Identifying what he called key lessons to be drawn from the global financial crisis, he said: International trade and investment flows have helped reduce the impact of the crisis, not contributed to it Africans have continuously to engage and lead in the world; Commodity inflows have to be properly used ("Botswana remains a remarkable example of how to invest a commodity windfall wisely," he argued); The banking sector had to "build a reputation for fair play and fair returns rather than excess... (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe in Transition: A 100-Day Report Card May 25, 2009
Zimbabweans can now buy basic goods in shops that were not available for 10 years such as maize meal, sugar, cooking oil and salt (these had to be purchased in neighboring Botswana and South Africa and brought into the country). "I think they have done a lot," says economist John Robertson, "but prices must go down and that will only happen only when production improves." He adds, "Our labor costs are still high compared to other countries in the region." (). (Time.com)
Obamas One-Night Stand May 21, 2009
Which is exactly why one wishes that Mr. Obama had rather selected Botswana, for example, as a veritable model of good governance in postcolonial Africa. Still, whether an overnight stopover offers a significant and adequate opportunity for Mr. Obama to dissertate on the imperative need for Africas political culture to be aligned with Western-type democracy and the stringent upholding of the salient tenets of human rights is, of course, moot. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: At Last, Good News Comes Out of Country May 5, 2009
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has provided the line of credit and so have Botswana and South Africa ... Zambians are also beginning to see signs of hope and South Africa and Botswana have now extended credit lines to Zimbabwe. (allAfrica.com)
Advice To The New Ghanaian President Apr 17, 2009
According to World Bank reports (2003), while Ghanas GDP per capita was $320, Nigeria at $320, Botswana at $3,430, Singapore was $21,230 and Korea $12,020 and Hong Kong $25,430 (compare to USA at $37,610, UK at $28,350). The figures have not changed much since the report. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: Botswana Pledges Credit Line As SADC Funding Deadline Expires Apr 17, 2009
com: Zimbabwe: Botswana Pledges Credit Line As SADC Funding Deadline Expires (Page 1 of 1) ... Zimbabwe: Botswana Pledges Credit Line As SADC Funding Deadline Expires ... Botswana's government has pledged a US$70 million credit line to Zimbabwe, days after a deadline set by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for members to pledge financial aid to Zimbabwe ran out on Tuesday. (allAfrica.com)
Recession 'could last five years' Mar 27, 2009
He also described the global recession as a "catastrophe" for many African countries that are dependent on commodity export, citing the example of diamond exports from Botswana, which are down 60. He argued that the aid promised by the rich countries has to be maintained and increased to ensure that poverty goals were met, and promises to free up trade in agricultural goods had to be honoured. (BBC News -- Business)
Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup' Mar 21, 2009
Is there any election that is free and fair apart from Tanzania ,Ghana and Botswana ... Is there any election that is free and fair apart from Tanzania ,Ghana and Botswana. (allAfrica.com)
Exodus of skills magnifies crisis in Zimbabwe Mar 21, 2009
Johannesburg - Zimbabwe is experiencing an unprecedented flight of skills from both the private and public sectors to countries such as South Africa, Botswana, the UK, Australia and the US. ... " According to the report, the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre, a Harare-based parastatal, concluded in 2003 that about 490 000 skilled Zimbabweans of all colours had left because the weakening economy limited their employment prospects. This figure has since increased to more... (Business Report, South Africa)
S&P cuts Ghana outlook as Africa ratings Mar 17, 2009
The ratings agency had taken similar action with Africa's highest rated sovereign Botswana in February, warning of worsening public finances as the country kept spending roughly constant as revenues from diamond exports dwindled. Ratings agency Moody's put South Africa's A2 local currency rating on review for possible downgrade last week, citing fiscal pressures and the risk of a prolonged recession. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mugabe attends Susan Tsvangirai service Mar 16, 2009
"When something like that happens there is speculation, but I want to assure you, if it was foul play it is one in a thousand," he said after returning home from neighboring Botswana. "It was an accident that unfortunately took her life.". (CNN -- World)
Tennis great pays tribute to 'mum' Mar 14, 2009
It owns thermal coal deposits in Western Australia and Botswana. By Gough, she's got it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Zimbabwe Prime Minister: Car Crash Was Accident Mar 10, 2009
Tsvangirai returned to Zimbabwe's capital Monday after receiving medical treatment in neighboring Botswana ... Tsvangirai traveled to Botswana on Saturday after spending one night in a Zimbabwean hospital following the crash ... Last year he spent months in Botswana, fearing for his life at the height of a standoff with Mugabe the man with whom he formed a joint government in February. (Fox News)
Russia's diamondsup for grabs Mar 10, 2009
Last month, De Beers was obliged to acknowledge that it had sought US$800 million in emergency, no-charge loans to pay its bills from two other shareholders - the Anglo American Corporation, the South African and South American miner; and from Botswana, the small southern African state which depends on diamond mining for its survival. For the present, the Botswana mines, along with De Beers's South African mines, are closed. (Asia Times Online)
Tsvangirai rules out foul play in fatal crash Mar 10, 2009
PM returned home from Botswana and addressed mourners at his residence ... Zimbabwe's new prime minister was hurt in the wreck and returned home Monday from neighboring Botswana. (CNN -- World)
Tsvangirai says crash in Zimbabwe was an accident Mar 10, 2009
Tsvangirai, who was injured in the crash, went to neighboring Botswana for medical treatment over the weekend but returned to Harare, the Zimbabwean capital, on Monday. Wearing dark glasses over a swollen eye, news agencies reported that he met mourners at his home. (International Herald Tribune)
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai back home after treatment Mar 9, 2009
Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai returned home on Monday after treatment in Botswana for injuries in a car crash that killed his wife, a Reuters witness said. The tragedy comes at a difficult time for Tsvangirai, who faces the daunting task of rescuing the ruined country under a new unity government with President Robert Mugabe, his old rival. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Crash that killed Zimbabwe prime minister's wife appears accidental Mar 9, 2009
On Sunday, news agencies reported that Tsvangirai had left for Botswana, the country that has offered him and his party the greatest support in his confrontation with Mugabe, citing state media as well as a member of Tsvangirai's party. He was going for a medical checkup, a party official said. (International Herald Tribune)
Kenyans fear return to election violence Mar 9, 2009
"It is possible to make that leap," she said, pointing to Botswana, Mauritius and Ghana as examples of African nations benefiting from the fight against corruption. Transparency International called for constitutional change to ensure proper separation of judiciary and government. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Mar 8, 2009
Zimbabwe PM 'seeks Botswana care. Online quiz plan for pub sell-off. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
