COVID-19 infections increase to 1,462, recoveries at 5
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Botswana president tests negative for COVID-19, exits quarantine
The southern African country's leader went into a 14-day self-quarantine on 21 March after a visit to neighbouring Namibia for an inauguration ceremony.
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Botswana declares state of emergency, lockdown in wake of COVID-19 cases
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said that he wanted the state of emergency to be more than the 21 days stipulated in the constitution, therefore he would call parliament to decide how much longer it would be in force.
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Botswana executes two convicted murderers
Moabi Seabelo Mabiletsa, 33, and his co-accused Matshidiso Tshid Boikanyo, 39, were hanged to death in the capital Gaborone,
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Botswana president in self-quarantine after visit to Namibia
President Mokgweetsi Masisi will work from his official residence, isolated from his family. Members of his entourage who accompanied him on the trip will respect the same restrictions.
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Botswana on coronavirus: No food to be served at funerals
Gatherings in Botswana shall not exceed 100 people and public places such as banks are allowed to have maximum 50 people at a time.
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Botswana continues to execute convicts despite outcry
Mmika Michael Mpe is the second convict to be executed since President Mokgweetsi Masisi took office in October.
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Botswana to start auctions of elephant hunting licences
Masisi fended off criticism of his government's decision, saying the move would not threaten the elephant population.
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Botswana confirms first case of suspected coronavirus
In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the health and wellness department said that the suspected case was registered at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport today upon arrival from China on an Ethiopian Airways flight.
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Botswana opposition loses bid to nullify election results
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) swept to a crushing majority in the 23 October general elections, securing 38 out of 57 seats in parliament.
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Botswana's opposition UDC confident October elections will be annulled
UDC Spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa says there were irregularities in some of the constituencies.
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Botswana opposition wins right to challenge election result
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) won a sweeping majority in the October 23 polls, securing 38 out of 57 seats in Parliament.
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Botswana to charge 3 people for killing elephant calf
This after the country’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi lifted a hunting ban that his predecessor Ian Khama imposed that made killing elephants illegally.
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Rhino poaching rises in Botswana despite government crackdown
The country is home to just under 400 rhinos, according to Rhino Conservation Botswana, most of them roam the grassy plains of the northern Okavango Delta.
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Khama: We don’t want Botswana to become another Zimbabwe
Former Botswana President Ian Khama said if the opposition won its challenge of the October election results, his former party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) would lose power.
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Khama: Ramaphosa will solve Eskom issues
Former Botswana President Ian Khama said that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is determined to resolve the issues around Eskom.
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I am suing all those involved: Khama
Jako Hubona filed affidavits saying that former Botswana President Ian Khama, South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe and others stole billions, some of which was sent to South Africa.
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Former Botswana leader Khama launches probe into allegations against him
Ian Khama engaged the media on allegations of illicit flows and terrorism against him and South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe.
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Botswana defies outcry to execute murderer
In 2017, Mooketsi Kgosibodiba received a death sentence for the 2012 murder of his employer and his appeal was dismissed last year.
