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  1. Botswana Pushes to Create Diamond Trading Market As the keynote...Read the original story

    3 hrs ago | Diamonds.net

    ... in Antwerp in November, Dr Akolang Tombale pulled no punches about his country's ambitions in the diamond industry. Botswana, after all, is the world's largest diamond producer by value and remains heavily dependent on the industry. Tombale, whose ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, The Federation, Alternative, Marketing

  2. Women now into boxingRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    Batswana women will soon be seen facing each other in boxing rings if the proposal by the Botswana Boxing Association sees the light of day.

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  3. Voice of voiceless rests in SamochimaRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... was God, Braam was called as a missionary of the Reformed church from his native country, South Africa, to DKar , Botswana, in 1982. He got involved in the struggle for the livelihoods and recognition of the San people and other ethnic groups. He ...

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    Related Topix: South Africa, Potchefstroom, South Africa, North West, South Africa, World News, Africa

  4. Sithole BMC coachRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... will take BMC somewhere as well as bringing stability to the team. He said Sithole has a good track record in Botswana, given that he coached two big teams, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and GU.He was also coach of the year last season, so I am confident ...

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  5. Piracy drops - software guruRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    An Anti-Piracy Guru has said the piracy of computer software in Botswana dropped from 82 per cent in 2007 to 80 per cent in 2008.

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  6. Mokaila calls for monitoring of mobile operatorsRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... the environmental degradation, which is a result of congestion, he told the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) general meeting in Maun. According to the minister, there is a possibility that his ministry would stop issuing ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  7. Government to revamp Air BotswanaRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    The minister of Transport and Communications, Mr Frank Ramsden says the government has decided to revamp the national airline, Air Botswana, after previous attempts to privatise it hit a snag.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News

  8. Geographical location makes Botswanana vulnerable to disastersRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... in neighbouring countries are likely to pose a disaster risk as they could lead to influx of illegal immigrants in Botswana, adding that the problem should be rather perceived as a multi-sectoral issue than that of the Department of Labour and Home ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Francistown, Botswana, North-East, Botswana, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, HIV/AIDS, Geology, Science, Cholera, Health

  9. G4S hosts global leadership conferenceRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    The G4S Botswana recently hosted the groups leadership programme conference in Gaborone.

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  10. Botswana boxers lack technique - coachRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    Botswana national team boxing coach, Johannes Ditlhabang has expressed concern over the lack of technical prowess and fitness amongst local pugilists.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics

  11. Police arrest P9 000 robbery suspectRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Latest News by the Government

    ... and charged with varying offences. Mr Marata said three foreigners were arrested and charged for overstaying in Botswana while the other three were charged for staying illegally in the country. Mr Marata said two other foreigners were charged with ...

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  12. PHK attributes dysfunctional solar panels to poor workmanshipRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Latest News by the Government

    ... there after. However, Minister Kedikilwe stated that a detailed assessment of the condition of solar panels across Botswana is already underway and currently, the assessment of condition and status of solar panels installed in and around Gaborone ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Africa, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

  13. Molatlhegi approves nomination of cllrs, MPsRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Latest News by the Government

    ... of the notion that the principle of nomination of councillors and specially elected MPs benefits the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), he held a different view saying there were some MPs and councillors who came through the said arrangement ...

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  14. Epic clashes in premiershipRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Latest News by the Government

    ... and free scoring Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the be Mobile league clash. The game is scheduled for the University of Botswana stadium tonight at 1930hrs. Still seeking their first league win, it will be a night of long knives for Notwane against a side ...

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  15. Circumcise, reduce risks of HIV/AIDS infectionRead the original story

    Friday Nov 27 | Latest News by the Government

    ... World Aids day. The day was marked by physical work-outs by employees and members of the community led by the Botswana Defence Force Aerobics club. The crowd got the opportunity to test for different illnesses such as HIV, diabetes, cholesterol ...

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    Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters

  16. Getting ready for the Bush! - Maun, BotswanaRead the original story

    Jun 2, 2008 | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    After a well deserved rest it was time to get ready for the Moremi and Savuti wilderness areas.

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  17. Plans afoot for cultural spectacleRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | Latest News by the Government

    ... their aim was to make Dithubaruba cultural festival well known across the world and that called for cooperation. Botswana Tourism Board (BTB) which is the main sponsor of the event presented a cheque of P26 000 at the dinner. Mrs Keitumetse Setlang, ...

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  18. MPs call for better living conditionsRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | Latest News by the Government

    ... concentrate when they are taught under trees because there are many distractions, he said. Mr Goya noted that the Botswana Police Service was not well-resourced adding that it was surprising that Botswana Defense Force (BDF) and the Directorate of ...

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  19. Botswana chairs ARIPO

    Thursday Nov 26 | Latest News by the Government

    Botswana has been elected as the registrar general and chairperson of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation administrative council.

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  20. BDF donates P20 000Read the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | Latest News by the Government

    The Botswana Defence Force has donated P10 000 each to Lephoi Centre for the Blind in Francistown and Maitengwe Home Based Centre during a BDF band concert held in Aerodrome in Francistown over the weekend.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Francistown, Botswana, North-East, Botswana