Chinese Yuan to Become Reserve Currency of Lesotho?
LESOTHO is among 14 eastern and southern African countries that are considering the adoption of the Chinese yuan as a reserve currency to facilitate the repayment of loans being advanced by the Asian economic giant for infrastructural developments. A team of Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) officials recently joined their eastern and southern African counterparts […]
African Leaders Gather to Mourn Botswana’s Masire – VIDEO
Several African dignitaries are in Botswana for the memorial and funeral service of former president Sir Ketumile Masire, who died in hospital last week at the age of 91, a report says. According to SABC, Masire’s memorial service will be held in Gaborone on Wednesday, while his funeral will be held on Thursday at his […]
Former Botswana president Ketumile Masire dies at 91
Sir Ketumile Masire, who was Botswana’s second President, has died aged 91. He had been hospitalised in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit at Bokomoso Hospital since June 18. The Board of Trustees of the Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation (SKMF) issued a statement last night announcing his death. Quett Ketumile Joni Masire, GCMG (born […]
Botswana President Ian Khama in Sweden
President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama left for Sweden yesterday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of the prime minister of Sweden, Mr Stefan Lofven. The President was seen off at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport by Permanent Secretary to the President Mr Carter Morupisi and permanent secretary in the Ministry […]
Botswana kills over 300 stray cattle
More than 300 cattle have been shot so far in Botswana after the neighbouring country effected a shot to kill policy on stray livestock last year in a bid to curb foot and mouth. This was revealed by the Officer Commanding police in Matabeleland South Province, Senior Assistant Commissioner Learn Ncube when he appeared before […]
South Africa, Botswana Clash Over Diamonds
Diamond production behemoth De Beers Group of Companies will hold a Sight next week at Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) in Gaborone where they will auction stones without rough diamonds from neighbouring South Africa. This follows a shocking decision last week by South Africa’s minerals minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, of refusing to grant an exemption to […]
Zimbabwe Govt grants NRZ project status . . .Recapitalisation exercise subject to various incentives
THE Government has granted National Project Status to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)’s $400 million recapitalisation programme subjecting the project to various incentives till its completion. Speaking at NRZ’s pre-bid conference on Tuesday, Finance and Economic Development permanent secretary Mr Willard Manungo said in order to show full support and to ensure smooth implementation […]
Botswana Govt Backtracks On ‘Self-Injury’ Directive
Government has beat a hasty retreat hardly a month after the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) shocked many with an order that from April 01, state health facilities will no longer provide medical assistance to members of the public with “self-inflicted conditions”. A savingram dated 29th March 2017 titled: REMOVAL OF MEDICAL COVER FOR […]
Plastic Bag Bans in Africa – Reality or Fantasy?
Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags – but poor waste management and a mentality of littering make the prospect of a plastic waste-free society unrealistic. Plastic bags are used daily across Africa – the bans are hoped to tackle the pervasive problem of waste. In […]
Burundi, Comoros Apply for Membership to SADC
Burundi could join Tanzania as a member of the Southern African Development Community, a move that complicates the direction the East Africa Community takes for the remaining phases of integration. Burundi has applied alongside the Union of Comoros for membership in the 15-country regional grouping headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. The applications were assessed first by […]
