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Government of Botswana Concern Over Killing of Lion
Saturday, 1 August 2015, 10:48 am | Republic of Botswana
The Government of Botswana has learnt with deep concern of the killing of a collared and protected lion by an American national, Mr. Walter James Palmer. It is understood that the lion was lured from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe in July 2015. We commend ... More >>
Parliamentary Brief on Fracking Activities in Botswana
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:02 pm | Republic of Botswana
Madam Speaker, over the past week a number of publications appeared in the local and foreign media making allegations about 'fracking' activities being carried out in our country, including the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). More >>
Botswana: Dr. Kedikilwe Sworn In as the New Vice President
Monday, 6 August 2012, 1:11 pm | Republic of Botswana
This afternoon His Honour Dr. Ponatshego Honorius Kefhaeng Kedikilwe was sworn in as Botswana's 7th Vice President. The new Vice President's swearing in immediately followed his endorsement by Parliament in accordance with Section 39 (1) of the Constitution, ... More >>
Botswana: Retirement of H.H. the Vice President
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 1:30 pm | Republic of Botswana
His Honour the Vice President Lieutenant General Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe has informed His Excellency the President of his intention to retire on 31st July 2012. His Excellency the President Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama has accepted His Honour ... More >>
Botswana High Commissioner on Visit to Strengthen NZ Ties
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 2:08 pm | Republic of Botswana
The Government of Botswana announced today that His Excellency Mr. Molosiwa Selepeng, the High Commissioner of Botswana, will make an official three-day visit to New Zealand from 15 to 18 June. More >>
Republic of Botswana: Tautona Times No 28, 2007
Monday, 20 August 2007, 12:27 am | Republic of Botswana
"Our current level of implementation, however, falls short of the commitments we have made. This is the challenge with which I must leave you - in particular the challenge of fully realizing our timetable for regional integration." - President ... More >>
Botswana: President's State of the Nation Address
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 9:45 am | Republic of Botswana
Mr. Speaker, it is once again my honour to address the opening of this Third Session of our Ninth Parliament. As the dust from our richly deserved independence celebrations begins to settle, let us count our blessings and take an honest inventory of the ... More >>