Hill School trip takes Limerick resident to Africa Aug 28, 2008
The two students attended morning classes at the Maru-a-Pula School in Gaborone, Botswana - a sister school of The Hill. "We painted and gardened. We had buddies and were treated like a regular student," Haley said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Botswana: Zimbabwe Shoppers Stream In Aug 21, 2008
During the 90 day suspension, Botswana experienced an increase in the number of Zimbabweans visiting Botswana, especially Francistown and Gaborone, to buy basic commodities which are in short supply at home. More did their shopping in other neighbouring countries - South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia - as Zimbabweans took advantage of the relaxation on imports. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe:Tsvangirai Meets Khama on Talks Impasse Aug 20, 2008
com: Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai in Gaborone to Meet Khama (Page 1 of 1) ... Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai in Gaborone to Meet Khama. (allAfrica.com)
Tsvangirai in Gaborone to meet Khama Aug 20, 2008
news we need to know daily. Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Zimbabwean opposition Party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), is in Botswana to have talks with President Ian Khama. (Mmegi Online)
Botswana shuns summit over Mugabe Aug 16, 2008
The BBC's Letlhogile Lucas in Botswana's capital, Gaborone, says the government took the decision because it did not recognise Mr Mugabe as the legitimate president of Zimbabwe following his victory in an election that was widely condemned as a sham. Mr Tsvangirai won the first presidential round in March, before pulling out of a June run-off citing a campaign of violence against his supporters. (BBC Afrique)
What SADC Will Discuss [analysis] Aug 15, 2008
com: Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Crisis to Top SADC Heads Summit (Page 1 of 2). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
African Copper Plc: Half Yearly Report Aug 15, 2008
8 million) was lodged by Messina Copper (Botswana) (Pty) Ltd ("Messina') in favour of Moolman Mining Botswana (Pty) Ltd. ("Moolman") as security for Messina's obligations under the Contract. At the request of the Company, on 29 July 2008 Moolman released such funds and Messina agreed to re-instate such security by 30 June 2009. In consideration for the release of such funds, Messina granted Moolman a lien over the run of mine ore, ore stockpiles and copper concentrate at the Mowana site.... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Botswana: Govt Deports Zimbabweans Amid Criticism Over Use of Law Aug 14, 2008
The officers had done a similar thing to the two pastors and the three Zimbabweans were brought together at the Moonlight Lodge in Gaborone where Zvayi was staying. It was reportedly a sad scene as the officers collected Zvayi's belongings from a room in the lodge and bundled the three in a police van for deportation on Friday afternoon. (allAfrica.com)
SA publisher murdered Aug 13, 2008
Last Updated: 07:22am 13 Aug 2008. 4 21 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
Botswana: Paxinos Ready for Olympics Challenge Aug 11, 2008
During the colours' presentation at the Gaborone Sun on Wednesday night, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Gladys Kokorwe, said she is concerned about the low number of women athletes in the team. She urged Paxinos to ensure that Team Botswana gets the necessary recognition. (allAfrica.com)
Diamonds Are Forever in Botswana Aug 9, 2008
In 1967, the year after Botswana gained its independence from Britain, a huge diamond mine was discovered in a remote area called Orapa, about 250 miles from the capital city of Gaborone ... In March, the company closed its diamond sorting facility in London, and opened the largest, most technologically advanced diamond sorting complex in the world in Gaborone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Botswana: Airport to Get Major Upgrade Aug 8, 2008
He said that his ministry is working hard to lure investors to open direct flights from overseas destinations to Gaborone. Lefhoko also revealed that government is going to improve infrastructure to catch the attention of investors who might come to watch the World Cup games. (allAfrica.com)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Botswana: Country Ponders Bio-Fuel Production Jul 19, 2008
Speaking at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on Tuesday this week, Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, said strides are being made towards initiating bio-fuel production. "We are part of the global village and part of the global debate that is going on," said Kedikilwe at the inaugural stakeholders' meeting on the bio-fuels in Botswana. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Rakhudu to Table Freedom of Information Motion Jul 19, 2008
Gaborone North Member of Parliament (MP) Keletso Rakhudu says he intends to table a motion requesting government to establish the Freedom of Information Act during the forthcoming parliamentary session due to start in the next two weeks. Rakhudu said his recent experiences when he was an election observer in Zimbabwe, where the government has banned the private and international press, would also assist his presentation. (allAfrica.com)
Design Studio Honors USAID-Supported Botswana Furniture Maker Jul 17, 2008
Mabeo has also worked to bring long-term benefits from producing these chairs to the local craftspeople who work in the manufacturing center in Gaborone, Botswana. The Maun chair is in showrooms in ten Design Within Reach locations throughout the United States, selling for approximately $750. (PR Newswire)
Zimbabwe:Mugabe Warns Botswana Jul 5, 2008
Foreign Minister Phandu Sekelemani told reporters in Gaborone that as a country that practices democracy and the rule of law, they do not recognize the outcome of Zimbabwe's presidential run-off election, and would expect other SADC member states to do the same. Speaking to his bussed in 'supporters' on his arrival home on Friday Mugabe warned his neighbours to be careful about provoking his government: "If there are some who may want to fight us, they should think twice. We don't intend to... (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: The Hardships of a Female Farmer Jun 27, 2008
Yamiche AlcindorGaborone. It is five in the morning and the sun is not yet out but Thankanyana Kelebogile Ellen Mosime is already up cleaning her home, doing the laundry, and making breakfast. (allAfrica.com)
Africa's new 'Frontline States' Jun 26, 2008
Based in the Botswana capital, Gaborone, it holds annual summits with key decisions taken by the Troika, consisting of the past, present and incoming chairs of the organisation. Sadc also has a security and military function. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zimbabwe: Is Mugabe Blackmailing Mbeki? Jun 25, 2008
com: Zimbabwe: Is Mugabe Blackmailing Mbeki. Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
SA backs energy project Jun 25, 2008
Speaking from Gaborone, he said: "Botswana has no intention of abandoning Mmamabula, neither has South Africa. "The project just got too big for us in its present configuration. " He and his South African counterpart, Alec Erwin, had baulked at a price tag now at close to $16-billion, after initial estimates closer to six billion dollars. "When it came to the reservation fees for the construction, we knew that was too much," Kedikilwe said. "We are now working hard with CIC Energy (the Canadian... (iAfrica.com)
Your questions answered Jun 21, 2008
Ronald Ditshidi, Gaborone, Botswana. IP: I think the run-off will happen, the question is whether it will be free or fair and there are no independent observers who believe that is the case. (BBC News)
Botswana: HIV Puts Strain On Blood Reserves Jun 19, 2008
Blood donation drives and volunteers who visit centres in Gaborone and Francistown account for 40 percent. Mbere said through improved donor screening and testing, the rate of discarded blood has been reduced by 10 percent in the last four years. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Africa Seeks Mugabe Assurances On Poll Jun 16, 2008
FORTY prominent Africans have asked President Robert Mugabe for assurances the 27 June Presidential election run-off will be free and fair, as Botswana called in Zimbabwe's envoy in Gaborone to protest the arrests of MDC leaders. Pressure continues to mount on Zimbabwe ahead of the arrival tomorrow of the United Nations envoy, Haile Menkerios. (allAfrica.com)
African minnows wreak havoc in qualifiers Jun 16, 2008
Sierra Leone humbled 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa 1-0 in Freetown, Botswana held Ivory Coast 1-1 in Gaborone and there was a rare victory for Chad, who came from behind to edge Congo 2-1 in N'Djamena. Guinea finally clicked to defeat Namibia 2-1 in Windhoek with playmaker Pascal Feindouno scoring the winner on the stroke of half-time and Gambia claimed their first success by beating Algeria 1-0 in Banjul. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Africa:No Room For Error in Soccer Qualifiers Jun 14, 2008
Guinea s Frederic Kanout; and teammates will clash against Sudan in Omdurman, while their Ivorian neighbors will fight hard in the absence of their best players to bring a positive result from Gaborone, where they play Botswana. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana slams Zim Jun 14, 2008
The Botswana government summoned Zimbabwe's ambassador to Gaborone on Friday to express alarm over the detention of opposition leaders in the build-up to a 27 June election, the foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Phandu Sekelemani told Ambassador Thomas Mandigora that Thursday's detention of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai while he was campaigning and the arrest of his party's number two Tendai Biti on a treason charge were "unacceptable" and undermined the prospects of the poll being... (iAfrica.com)
Wellesley native bikes across Kalahari to help children of Botswana Jun 6, 2008
On his 40th birthday, Jonathan Bernheimer arrived back home in Gaborone, Botswana, after bicycling 731 miles (1,180 kilometers) across the long, flat Kalahari Desert. Braving temperatures that reached into the 100s, and risking encounters with lions, poisonous snakes and other potentially deadly wildlife, the pediatric cardiologist rode the paved, two-lane Trans Kalahari Highway from Windhoek, Namibia, to Gaborone in May to raise money for the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative ...... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
2010 World Cup Qualifying May 29, 2008
At Gaborone, Botswana ... At Gaborone, Botswana. (MSNBC -- Sports)
De Beers moving diamond sorting May 28, 2008
The diamond giant De Beers is moving part of its sorting operation from its traditional home in London to Botswana's capital, Gaborone. The operation being moved is known as aggregation and involves sorting stones from different countries by size, shape, colour and quality. (BBC News -- Africa)
Botswana: Mob Attacks Train on South African Border May 27, 2008
Monitor interviewed a certain South African young man who had just returned from Gaborone on his way to Mafikeng about the attacks. Although he did not want to be identified, he expressed disappointment at the way some of his countrymen have been injuring and killing foreigners at times torching them alive. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Phikwe - Political Home of the Homeless [analysis] May 27, 2008
com: Botswana: Phikwe - Political Home of the Homeless (Page 1 of 3). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Japan, Vying With China, to Pursue Mineral, Energy Development in Botswana May 12, 2008
Gaborone, the country's capital, is the headquarters of the 14-nation , an alliance to coordinating development projects that may eventually pave the way for a common market and currency. To contact the reporter on this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Flees to Botswana? Apr 15, 2008
The summit was initiated by Botswana's new president Retired General Seretse Ian Khama who flew with Mr Tsvangirai from Gaborone to Lusaka on Saturday. Mr Tsvangirai did not return to Zimbabwe after the summit and today the government owned Botswana Daily News said he was on an "indefinite stay in the neighbouring country.". (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Parliament Condemns Zim Elections Fiasco Apr 14, 2008
Parliament last night unanimously agreed to a motion without notice tabled by Gaborone Central Member of Parliament, Dumelang Saleshando calling for condemnation of the 11 day delay in the announcement of general election results in Zimbabwe ... Botswana National Front (BNF) MP, Olebile Gaborone, praised President Khama's support for a regional meeting to discuss Zimbabwe. (allAfrica.com)
Patriotism And Ghanaian Leaders: Can We Learn From Botswana? Apr 6, 2008
At The new Eurostar diamond cutting factory in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, hundreds of workers in neat rows are labouring over tiny stones. Eurostar, an Indian-owned diamond cutting and trading company headquartered in Belgium, set up in Botswana in 2004 and has been training locals to polish and cut diamonds. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
High flyerBotswana's new leader bucks tradition to pilot his own course Apr 3, 2008
By Letlhogile Lucas BBC News, Gaborone. Botswana's new president, Seretse Khama Ian Khama, is a man who likes to fly high. (BBC News -- Africa)
Another smooth transition for Botswana Apr 1, 2008
Themba Hadebe / AP filePresident Festus Mogae speaks during an interview in Gaborone on March 18, 2008 ... GABORONE, Botswana - Botswana's president steps down Tuesday, handing over power in the kind of smooth transition for which the country is known one that contrasts sharply with the political turmoil in neighboring Zimbabwe ... Sadzani Baile, manager of a Gaborone restaurant, lists the fight against AIDS as one of Mogae's greatest achievements, along with attracting foreign investment... (MSNBC -- International)
Tight Security for Khama's Inauguration Apr 1, 2008
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Botswana's president steps down Apr 1, 2008
Only a fortnight ago, Mogae launched the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB), an equal joint venture between De Beers and the Gaborone government, which will end the practice of sending diamonds mined in Botswana to De Beers' London-based main Diamond Trading Company for sorting and marketing. Mogae has also looked to diversify the country's sources of wealth, encouraging companies to access large reserves of coal and opening Botswana to tourists thanks to its spectacular wildlife. (iAfrica.com)
SA diamond producer eyes Botswana Mar 25, 2008
Gaborone, Botswana - The South African Diamond Corporation, which employs 200 people locally, was considering relocating to Botswana because of that country's investor friendly climate, the firm said last week ... It has become one of the 16 operators that have set up a diamond cutting and polishing factory in Gaborone. (Business Report, South Africa)
On the trail of Mma Ramotswe Mar 24, 2008
Bob Maddams, a film-maker working in Africa, follows in Precious Ramotswe's footsteps around Gaborone before heading off to investigate the real Botswana ... We had parked right outside the suspect's house, which stood in a wide tree-lined street in a quiet residential part of Gaborone, Botswana's capital ... Next stop was Mochudi, the village about 45 minutes' drive from Gaborone, where Mma Ramotswe grew up in the house of her beloved father, Obed Ramotswe. (The Observer)
Precious Ramotswe's Botswana Mar 23, 2008
When one enters through Seretse Khama airport, in Gaborone, one of the first things one sees is a prominent notice that says: We do not tolerate corruption in Botswana ... PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE was born in Mochudi, a traditional village just under an hour s drive from Gaborone ... Although visitors now spend time in Gaborone and Mochudi, the real attractions are up in the north, where the Okavango delta and its surrounding country make up what is probably one of the last unspoilt wildernesses in... (Times Online)
Bigger bang for bling Mar 19, 2008
GABORONE, Botswana (AP) -- The world's largest producer of diamonds wants more bang for its bling ... All sorting and valuing of diamonds produced in by Debswana, a joint venture between and Botswana's government, will be now done at the new $83 million plant in the capital, Gaborone ... Kabo Ramatludung, a 23-year-old training as a cutter in Gaborone, had been selling puppies to earn money. (CNN -- International)
Anthony Minghella, 54, Oscar-winning director Mar 19, 2008
Associated Press Writers Raphael G. Satter in London and Celean Jacobson in Gaborone, Botswana, contributed to this report. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Botswana gems sparkle at home Mar 19, 2008
Peter Biles BBC News, Gaborone ... The presence of the new advanced diamond sorting facility in the capital, Gaborone, is expected to create further jobs in the finance, security and telecommunications sectors. (BBC News -- Business)
SA, Botswana to ink giant power deal Mar 19, 2008
Botswana and South Africa are expected to next month sign a deal on a gigantic power project in Gaborone, a Botswana senior government official said on Tuesday. The Mamabula power project, "estimated to cost between six and 10.5 billion dollars", will be able to generate 2400 megawatts of electricity on completion, the director general in the minerals and energy ministry, Akolang Tombare, told journalists. (iAfrica.com)
Director Anthony Minghella, 1954-2008 Mar 19, 2008
Last summer, as he took a break on the Gaborone, Botswana set of his latest film, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Anthony Minghella was trying to put success into perspective ... With reporting by Alex Perry/Gaborone. (Time.com)
The making of The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Mar 16, 2008
Alexander McCall Smith s books about a traditionally built Botswanan woman who takes it upon herself to open a detective agency in the capital, Gaborone, have changed that. First published in 1998, the stories proved so evocative of a country and a people with a quiet dignity, a moral compass and a sprightly sense of humour that the tales of Precious Ramotswe, her finicky assistant, Makutsi, and her mannered suitor, JLB Matekoni, have become as popular as Rebus or Miss Marple, with fans in 40... (Times Online)
Alexander McCall Smith: Precious project: Mar 15, 2008
Again, I told the company about her and urged Anthony Minghella to meet her in Gaborone. He did so and he realised, I think, what a fine person the minister is. (Scotsman)
Botswana: How 'Illegals' Survive Mar 4, 2008
com: Botswana: How 'Illegals' Survive (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Sadc region headed for dark days Feb 22, 2008
A project to link Angola, Malawi and Tanzania in the southern African power pool specifically needed to be fast-tracked, he told journalists after the meeting in the capital Gaborone. SA on the task team. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Bush Explains Focus of Africa Military Command Feb 21, 2008
The regional trade hubs -- which also are in Nairobi, Kenya, and Gaborone, Botswana -- facilitate trade between the United States and the region under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows a range of products to be exported duty free into the United States. The four trade hubs serve as the central point where business, government and finance can gather to promote economic growth and development. (AllAfrica.com)
Botswana: Construction of Country's Largest Dam Starts Next Month Jan 30, 2008
This will be the fourth dam after Gaborone, Bokaa and Letshibogo ... Motshegwa says once the dam is complete, it will provide water to meet the demands of Gaborone, Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe, Mahalapye and other towns and villages, "along the route of the North-South Carrier" ... Other sectors to benefit from this dam, she said, are the mines and power plants in the vicinity of Gaborone. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Extremely Dangerous TB Strain Detected Jan 22, 2008
The two XDR-TB cases were admitted to the national referral centre, Princess Marina hospital in the capital, Gaborone. Mokgweetsinyana said one of the cases had been a mineworker in South Africa, while the other had never been out of the country. (allAfrica.com)
Botswana: Corruption in Project Implementation [editorial] Jan 21, 2008
The construction of the P13 million road bridge connecting Tlokweng to Gaborone was scheduled for completion by October last year. The constructors, Zebra Construction, have since postponed the completion date to February, but we doubt that even the Works andTransport Ministry believes them. (allAfrica.com)
Indicted N.O. lawmaker linked to 'blood diamonds' Jan 19, 2008
Prosecutors in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, did not return telephone calls seeking comment. Debswana released a statement Friday saying it was aware of the charges and noted that the accusations against Nchindo are related to the "misuse of company office for personal gain prior to and including 2002.". (USA Today -- News)
Botswana: Close to P9m Missing in Anglican Financial Records? Jan 14, 2008
com: Botswana: Close to P9m Missing in Anglican Financial Records. Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Robert Mugabe left isolated as European leaders attack his misrule in Zimbabwe Jan 1, 2008
Discover the lost city on an adventure holiday to Peru. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
Spices flavour apple pie in a mug Dec 27, 2007
FORTUNE, PEI As I write these words I'm sitting poolside at a hotel in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. I've been in Africa for 10 days with my production team filming for my new Food Network series Chef Abroad. (Globe and Mail)
CIC Energy announces commencement of coal-to-hydrocarbons feasibility study Dec 12, 2007
The Mmamabula Energy Project is located in the Mmamabula Coal Field of southeastern Botswana, 120 kilometres north of the capital city of Gaborone and adjacent to South Africa's Waterberg Coal Field. The majority of the electricity generated is intended for export under a long-term power purchase agreement to South Africa's national utility, Eskom Holdings Limited. (Canada Newswire)
Botswana: Will New President Give Opposition Cabinet Jobs? Dec 10, 2007
Tumelo SetshogoGaborone ... "Some Botswana National Front (BNF) members who sympathised with former vice president, Kathleen Letshabo revealed that, party leader Otsweletse Moupo and his deputy are the likely candidates. "I personally don't trust these guys - Moupo and Gaborone - because they are very close to Khama," said a BNF MP who did not want to be named. He said: "What I know is that Gaborone is a personal friend of Khama, but Moupo I don't know whether its personal or political,"... (allAfrica.com)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Botswana: Top Politician Disbarred as Lawyer Nov 22, 2007
Lekopanye MooketsiGaborone. The Registrar and Master of the High Court has struck the President of the Botswana National Front (BNF), Otsweletse Moupo who is also a practising attorney, off the roll. (allAfrica.com)
