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  1. Lucara to Acquire AK6 Diamond Project From De BeersRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Market Wire

    ... Boteti Exploration (Pty) Ltd. ("Boteti"), which holds a 100% interest in the AK6 project, from De Beers Prospecting Botswana (Pty) Limited ("De Beers"). The AK6 project is an advanced diamond development project located in the Orapa district of ...

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  2. Principal calls for TVET policy reviewRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... of TVET so that every stratum of our population can benefit from it," Mr Kula said. The principal said though the Botswana government saw the need and urgency to raise the status of TVET, progress at the technical colleges and brigades was still ...

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  3. Police operation nubs 53Read the original story

    22 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    ... Defrost Two in Selebi Phikwe. The Selebi Phikwe Police combined forces with other government departments such as Botswana Defence Force, Bye Law, Labour officers, Immigration Department, Consumer Affairs, Environmental Health and Fire division of ...

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  4. BDF bands concerts begin-entRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Latest News by the Government

    The 19th annual presentation of the Botswana Defence Force bands in concert kick-started Friday in Mogoditshane with high tempo, which was unfortunately cut by power failure.

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  5. Ruth KhamaRead the original story

    Monday | The Independent

    ... the daughter of a retired Indian Army officer. But her liaison with the man who would become the first president of Botswana created a diplomatic and social earthquake. Their marriage sent tremors through his own country, enraged apartheid South ...

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  6. 'Keep the faith' says EastwoodRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | Thetelegraphand Argus

    ... punished but some (Torquay at home) haven't. Please dont extend it past January, he's a weak link, pure and simple. Botswana Bantam, Gaborone says... 11:10am Mon 9 Nov 09 I can't say I've got anything much against him but the one comment I feel has ...

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  7. Taking NamesRead the original story

    Monday | Washington Times

    Author Alexander McCall Smith has given Shakespeare's "Macbeth" an African twist blending wildlife and intrigue in Botswana's first ever opera, staged in a restored garage in the capital, Gaborone.

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  8. ContinuitySA heads to MauritiusRead the original story

    Monday | ITWeb

    ... square metres is located in Cape Town. The company has already established a 1 500 square metre site in Gaborone, Botswana, and is in the process of further expanding business into Africa through Mauritius and Mozambique and also in the Middle East. ...

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  9. Tsimako commends business community, staffRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    ... resources to mitigate the effects of crime, but due to shortage of funds and other competing national demands, the Botswana Police Service like other departments, has never received enough funding to satisfy its demands. He said he was glad that the ...

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  10. Seretse is new DCEC chiefRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    ... and corporate services. She has also attained a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Botswana as well as other professional courses on anti-corruption work, which included money laundering, investigators course, business ...

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  11. Lephepe residents want veterinary gate closedRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    Located at Lephepe in Matsheng region, the disease control gate was known as a tool to control the movement of livestock products including meat from entering Kweneng region from Central district and other district in the northern part of Botswana such as North West and North East to prevent the spread of contagious and deadly diseases such as the ...

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  12. Environmental friendly technology vital LesolleRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    Climate change mitigation in developing countries such as Botswana is dependent on the provision of finance and technology by developed countries.

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  13. Climate central to innovation hub strategyRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    Climate change and climate technologies are central to the Botswana Innovation Hub development strategy.

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  14. Church should celebrate peace RamsdenRead the original story

    Monday | Latest News by the Government

    The minister of Transport and Communications, Mr Frank Ramsden reminded congregations to be thankful for the freedom in Botswana.

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  15. TV series puts Botswana on the tourist mapRead the original story

    Sunday | The Peninsula

    ... seeking to book a haircut or buy beer found themselves turned away from a film set. This was not a new mall, but Botswana's very own 'Kgalewood' where the successful No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels were turned into a television series that has ...

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  16. Detective agency series puts Botswana on tourist mapRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 8 | XtraMSN Real Estate

    ... seeking to book a haircut or buy beer found themselves turned away from a film set. This was not a new mall, but Botswana's very own "Kgalewood" where the successful No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels were turned into a television series that has ...

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  17. Book Groupie: Let Alexander McCall Smith introduce you to PreciousRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | The Gazette

    ... "cup of tea" group of books. Written by Alexander McCall Smith , a former instructor of law at the University of Botswana, the series is set in the bustling city of Gaborone. It's obvious from reading the books that Smith has resided in the area. He ...

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  18. Whats on this weekendRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Latest News by the Government

    ... All orange subscribers get in at half price before 9.30pm. The show is brought to you by Orange ad Fashion Lounge Botswana. Botswana National Productivity Centre will house b.a.c fresshersball tonight. Entertainment will be provided by Scar, MrO, ...

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  19. Sport briefsRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Latest News by the Government

    ... BDF VI while the women team will come face to face with Mafolofolo. WASBO retreat in Palapye Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO) is embarking on yet another step in rebuilding itself for the future. Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC), of which ...

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  20. Phikwe hosts joint graduation ceremonyRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 5 | Latest News by the Government

    ... the country will receive their technical and vocational education training certificates. The vice chancellor of the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Professor Kweku Bentil will deliver the keynote address. The ...

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