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Literary culture in ... Botswana (the Literary Saloon)

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:19:07 GMT

In Mmegi Gasebalwe Seretse reports that Local authors cry foul, as 'Local writers have expressed concern that government is not doing enough to promote the literary arts in the country'.

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Bridge: Bringing the Art of Bidding to Botswana (New York Times)

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:27:43 GMT

John Pain, the manager of the English Bridge Union’s education department, traveled to Botswana, to coach teachers and tournament directors so they could spread the message of bridge.

Source : New York Times (subscribe)

Russian Billionaire Eyes Air Botswana (Russia News Net)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:07:25 GMT

"I can confirm that he is interested in investing in Air Botswana and we have invited him to come to Botswana to make his proposal to government," Mbaiwa said.

Source : Russia News Net (subscribe)

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Russian Tycoon Eyes Stake in Air Botswana (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:40:08 GMT

A Russian billionaire has shown interest to buy a stake in Air Botswana, the private daily Mmegi reported on Thursday.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

Botswana: Woman Sues Govt Over False HIV Result (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:31 GMT

According to the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) who is representing Sekgabetlela, the wrong test results nearly wrecked their client's marriage, as her husband had perceived the positive HIV diagnosis to mean that she had been having extra-marital relations.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

Explore : Africa, Southern Africa

Botswana: Govt to Boost Food Output, De Graaf (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:31 GMT

Minister of Agriculture Christiaan De Graaff says that government continues to put in place measures that will help Botswana meet her food security challenges.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

Explore : Africa, Southern Africa

Botswana: Scientist Wins Public Health Prize (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:29 GMT

A Motswana scientist has won the International Public Health Award from the United States' Office of Global Health (OGH), an organ of the Central Disease Control (CDC) office.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

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Botswana: Risk of 'Fake' Voters in Shoshong Bulela Di Tswe (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:26 GMT

MP Duke Lefhoko of Shoshong is reported to be wary of 'imported' and fake voters in the constituency ahead of the weekend's BDP primaries, popularly known as Bulela Di Tswe.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

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Chinese and Botswana in Worksite Wrangle (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:53:31 GMT

Purser Department Manager for Sinohydro, a company that is constructing Dikgatlhong Dam in Robelela, Jing Jinke, has poured scorn on the local employees in a letter of complaint submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and the Office of the President.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

Sho't Left targets Botswana, Mozambique (SouthAfrica.info RSS feed)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:34:00 GMT

South African Tourism has broadened the focus of its Sho't Left campaign, which encourages South Africans to travel more within the country, to also target up-and-coming youngsters from Botswana and Mozambique.

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Russian tycoon eyes stake in Air Botswana (Russia News Net)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:51:57 GMT

reported on Thursday. The paper said the Botswana Ministry of Works and Transport spokesperson Samuel Mbaiwa confirmed that the billionaire is interested in investing in Air Botswana and he has been i...

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Off to Botswana - Shakawe, Botswana (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:56:34 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Shakawe, Botswana Today we were to cross the border into Botswana for the first time. The border crossing was straightforward although we managed to lose the bag full of torches during the veterinary checks for foot and mouth as we had to remove all our bags and let them check our fridge. The road to Shakawe was incredibly sandy until we reached the...

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Ghanzi - on our way home - Ghanzi, Botswana (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:48:18 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Ghanzi, Botswana Had a hot shower outdoors which despite the bitterness of the morning was absolutely fantastic. We decided to do the other trial and saw more zebra and eland. Then it was time to leave Motsentsela and on to Ghanzi. the road from Maun to Ghanzi has to be one of the most boring rides and incredibly straight.Tautona Lodge was disappointing after...

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Xakanaxa - the tip of the Mopane Tongue - Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:19:26 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana We followed the northern edge of the Mopane Tongue to take us to Xakanaka (pronounced kakanaka). We took the opportunity to visit the large hippo pool en route - Dombo Hippo Pool . It has a large viewing platform that felt about as safe as North Gate Bridge and visibly shook as we climbed it. Unfortunately the hippos were all...

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Maun and Motsentsela Lodge - Maun, Botswana (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:15:29 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Maun, Botswana We wnt into Maun once more, posted some cards and visited the Craft Centre wich was really disappointing.

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Can Manufacturers Botswana officially opened (Palapye.com News Blog)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:38:51 GMT

source: Standay Standard by Kgomotso Kgwagaripane 27.08.2008 9:17 A Can Manufacturers Botswana (Pty) Ltd, the first food can manufacturing company in Botswana, which is a subsidiary of the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited, was this week officially opened in Lobatse. Speaking at the launch of this company, BDC Managing Director, Kenneth Matambo, explained that the...

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IAMGOLD Corporation: IAMGOLD Announces Filing in France of Cash Bid for Euro Ressources (Market Wire)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:29:00 GMT

TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or "the Company") (TSX: IMG)(NYSE: IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) announced today that it has filed a draft tender offer in France that will provide for an all cash offer of EUR 1.20 per share to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Euro Ressources S.A. ("EURO").

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Batswana Teachers Study French in Reunion (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:28 GMT

France has sponsored ten Botswana teachers to study French in the Indian Ocean island of Reunion.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)

President's Day Awards' Money Stuck (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:35:58 GMT

Over a month since President Ian Khama launched the lucrative 'National Heritage' awards on President's Day, most artists have not yet received their pay cheques.

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Red Lions Fall on Hard Times (All Africa)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:30 GMT

Second Division side, Red Lions is facing a bleak future. The Selebi-Phikwe side was relegated from the First Division at the end of last season after a woeful performance.

Source : All Africa (subscribe)