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Botswana’s San population receive US grant
afrol News, 17 July - The United States African Development Foundation has signed a grant agreement to benefit a San community group in Botswana and empower them to become competitive in the wool trade. The grantee is BORAVAST Community Resource Management Trust, which is located in an isolated part of the Kalahari Desert. Read more
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Economy - Development | Politics
Southern Africa gets EPA deal with Europe
afrol News, 4 June - Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland today signed an interim Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, opening their market access to Europe. Mozambique is said to be eager to join its signature to the pact as soon as possible.
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Economy - Development | Politics | Society | Travel - Leisure
Botswana passports could be at risk
afrol News, 16 February - Botswana government is considering harsh penalties for the stolen or lost passports. The stringent measure, follows the British government announcement just a week ago to impose visa requirements in many southern African states including Botswana. But the government has appealed to the British government not to impose visa requirements on Batswana. Read more
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Politics
"SADC to look for MDC military bases in Botswana"
afrol News / The Zimbabwean, 11 December - Members of a team employed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) organ on politics, defence and security allegedly are to be sent to Botswana's capital on 18 December to investigate claims that Botswana is providing military training for youths from Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
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Politics
"SADC impotence" shocks Zim opposition
afrol News, 12 November - Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and opposition media are expressing their "shock at SADC's impotence in handling Mugabe's intransigence." They warn that the regional body is sowing seeds for a greater conflict, with heightening tensions between Botswana and President Mugabe's Zimbabwe.
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Health | Agriculture - Nutrition
Botswana eases cattle movement ban
afrol News, 7 November - Botswana government has eased cattle movement ban two weeks after outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was reported at Kuke in Gantsi District, director of Veterinary Services said. Read more
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Health | Economy - Development | Agriculture - Nutrition
Major blow for Botswana beef exports
afrol News, 29 October - Botwsana's beef production could suffer a major setback as government is forced to close down major abbartoirs and ban movement of cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals after reports of foot and mouth disease in the country. Read more
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» 20.10.2008 - Former Botswana leader gets good governance award
» 30.09.2008 - Botswana High Court suspends 30% alcohol tax
» 23.09.2008 - New training levy introduced in Botswana
» 22.09.2008 - Botswana diamond rift ends
» 15.09.2008 - Botswana tops charts as safest for children
» 09.09.2008 - Botswana may abandon high alcohol levy
» 28.08.2008 - Botswana faces imported TB calamity
» 26.08.2008 - Botswana private sector to shape foreign policy
» 22.08.2008 - Botswana denies condemning MDC leader
» 15.08.2008 - Botswana shuns SADC summit over Mugabe
» 05.08.2008 - Botswana may boycott SADC summit
» 11.07.2008 - Fear surrounds Botswana Sim-card registration
» 03.07.2008 - Botswana dismisses Zim-border closure reports
» 03.07.2008 - Botswana breaks ties with Zimbabwe
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