All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
In an effort to create a unique brand for Africa, pan-African commodities and derivatives exchange operator Multi-Commodity Exchange of Africa (MCX Africa) has changed its name to Bourse Africa ahead of operating from Botswana in the next financial year.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
When a team of Germans from the reputable Munich-based company, G&D, pitched up at the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs to sign the P120 million e-passport and border control system deal, they were accompanied by a Motswana.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
With its 93.6 percent stake, the Botswana government is by far the majority owner of BCL.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Born 23 years ago in the Kgatleng capital of Mochudi, Lizzy Phiri is bound to be one of the trend-setters in the country.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Kalahari Bushmen have appealed to the Pope to support them in their struggle to return to their land, as the Vatican established diplomatic relations with Botswana earlier this month.
The Prairie Pooch Burrow (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Eighteen years ago, there was no such thing as a Canadian diamond — as far as anyone knew. Diamonds came mostly from Australia, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and Russia. De Beers mined 75 percent of the world's output, much of it tainted by controversial "blood diamonds," sold to fund African wars. Today, Canada is the world's third-largest producer, by value, of rough stones. The story behind the...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
CIC Energy has selected Shanghai Electric as the preferred engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the planned power station at the Mmamabula coal fields in Botswana.
Jackfruity (Free subscription) | yesterday
To commemorate World AIDS Day 2008 , the Global Voices team has created a Google map of HIV-positive bloggers around the world. Africa only has two entries so far, one in the DRC and one in Botswana . The map is a work in progress, so if you know of anyone in Uganda (or elsewhere), please email Global Voices Public Health Editor, Juhie Bhatia . View Larger Map
Bosses blog (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Mmegi online (Botswana) Editorial Mugabe has become a veritable monster, tormenting, oppressing and killing his people. There is no democracy in Zimbabwe. Opposition politicians are harrassed, tortured and killed. Mugabe is running a police state like the colonialists - or worse. The likes of Julius Nyerere, Augustinho Neto, Sir Seretse Khama and Samora Machel to name a few would recommend very strong...
Bosses blog (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Mmegi, Botswana, Editorial The Crunch time has come for Robert Mugabe and his goons in Zimbabwe. Even those doubting Thomases, who had laboured under the illusion that Mugabe was about to share power and work towards returning that country to sanity, are beginning to have second thoughts. Let the people of Zimbabwe decide whom they want for a leader. Fresh elections can be held under strict supervision...
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The case in which a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) activist, Kabo Morwaeng, is suing another party member, Kabo Sebele, for defamation is set for a pre-trial conference at the High Court in Lobatse on Tuesday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany has come to a close with a marked improvement in the performance of Botswana though there was no medal.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Public Service Bill aimed at aligning the laws governing the public service with Botswana labour laws, was presented in Parliament on Wednesday by the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Daniel Kwelagobe.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
"The way we teach Mathematics and Science where formulas are used continuously is tough and hard for African students"
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Wherever he goes, Michael Kelebogile Mzwinila is dogged by controversy.
