Botswana
Botswana reports mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants
Similar deaths were first reported in May when authorities found 12 carcasses in just a week in two villages in the northwest of the country.
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Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe to sue over Botswana money laundering claims
Allegations that she laundered $10 billion from Botswana surfaced again after AfriForum announced that it had been appointed by Botswana to prosecute Motsepe-Radebe.
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Botswana capital back on lockdown after new COVID-19 cases
President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared another localised lockdown this week as the number of new cases increased in the capital.
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Botswana reinstates strict coronavirus lockdown in capital city
Officials had recorded four new imported cases at its borders and eight at a private hospital in Gaborone, bringing cumulative cases to 60.
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Botswana springs to life after 48-day virus lockdown is lifted
The landlocked diamond-rich southern African country has recorded 29 COVID-19 cases, including one death.
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Botswana probes mysterious death of 12 elephants
The landlocked southern African country which boasts the world's largest elephant population said 12 carcasses had been discovered over the past week in two villages in the northwest of the country.
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COVID-19: Botswana pardons & releases 149 prisoners
President Mokgweetsi Masisi approved the pardons that were announced by the prison service on Thursday.
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Botswana confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now at 15
Health Minister Dr Lemogang Kwape announced the test results from the capital Gaborone.
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COVID-19: Botswana places all MPs under quarantine after staffer tests positive
Minister of Health Lemogang Kwape confirmed one new COVID-19 case in that country, bringing the total number of infections to 7.
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Botswana brings in more measures to ease financial burden during lockdown
Botswana has set aside two billion pula to ease the plight of the public.
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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.
