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IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa want undocumented immigrants with no skills and proper documentation to be deported to their countries

IFP pushes for faster deportation of undocumented immigrants

South African political party proposes new legislation targeting illegal foreign nationals without specialized skills. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at accelerating the deportation of undocumented immigrants in South Africa. Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa revealed the

March 10, 2025

Africa·Angola·Botswana

Botswana and Angola Unite to Curb Russian Diamond Dominance

Botswana and Angola, the world’s 2nd and 4th largest diamond producers, have recently taken significant steps to support the Western sanctions against Russia’s diamond exports. This coordinated effort aims to limit Russia’s access to the global diamond market and undermine a key

December 6, 2024

Botswana·Politics·South Africa

Mapisa-Nqakula seeks bail change for Botswana trip

PRETORIA – Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria High Court on Thursday seeking to modify bail conditions to obtain a new passport for travel to Botswana, as her corruption case faces another delay. The court postponed her case

December 6, 2024

Botswana

Governance key to Africa’s growth, says Botswana leader

Botswana’s President Duma Boko has called for more accountable governance across Africa, saying it is essential for the continent’s economic future. Speaking at the African Economic Conference in Gaborone, Mr Boko said peace and stability must be “anchored on accountable and responsive

November 25, 2024

Africa·Botswana

Boko Sworn in as Botswana’s New President, Names Gaolathe as Deputy

Duma Boko, 54, has been sworn in as Botswana’s new president following his alliance’s unexpected victory in last week’s general election, marking a historic shift in the diamond-rich nation’s political landscape. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leader took the oath of

November 4, 2024

Botswana

Botswana Appeal Court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex

Botswana’s Appeal Court has upheld a 2019 landmark ruling decriminalising gay sex in the country. A five-judge bench unanimously ruled that the criminalisation of same-sex relationships violated the constitutional rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. In 2019, the

November 30, 2021

Botswana·Breaking News

Botswana court dismisses challenge to October election result

Botswana’s high court on Tuesday dismissed petitions filed by the main opposition parties against the election result that returned the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to a parliamentary majority. The BDP of President Mokgweetsi Masisi won the election in October with 38 seats

December 26, 2019

Botswana

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi wins Botswana election

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has won a five-year term in elections which saw the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secure more than 50% of the seats in parliament , Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane has announced. “Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is elected

October 25, 2019

Africa·Botswana

Botswana government lifts hunting ban in massive blow to country’s tourism

The Botswana government announced on Wednesday they are “lifting the hunting suspension in an orderly and ethical manner”. A decision that seemed inevitable, but nevertheless is an enormous blow for Botswana’s tourism and conservation reputation. Since President Masisi’s announcement last year proposing

May 23, 2019

Botswana

Second-biggest diamond in history found in Botswana

The second-biggest uncut diamond in history has been unearthed from a mine in Botswana. The 1,758-carat diamond, larger than a tennis ball, weighs close to 352 grams (12.42 ounces), Lucara said in a statement. The stone is second in size only to

April 26, 2019

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Botswana

IFP pushes for faster deportation of undocumented immigrants

Botswana and Angola Unite to Curb Russian Diamond Dominance

Mapisa-Nqakula seeks bail change for Botswana trip

Governance key to Africa’s growth, says Botswana leader

Boko Sworn in as Botswana’s New President, Names Gaolathe as Deputy

Botswana Appeal Court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex

Botswana court dismisses challenge to October election result

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi wins Botswana election

Botswana government lifts hunting ban in massive blow to country’s tourism

Second-biggest diamond in history found in Botswana

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