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Botswana
A Dictionary of British History
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Botswana Former British protectorate of Bechuanaland. British influence in the region was established by the
London Missionary Society and traders operating northward from Cape Colony in the early 19th cent. It was not until pressure from the Boers of the South African Republic (
Transvaal) to the east and the establishment of a German colony to the west threatened the region that the British government declared a protectorate in 1885. It became independent in 1966.
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Botswana: Biopelego and dependent development
Magazine article from: Journal of Third World Studies; 10/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...from Setswana as "self reliance." Botswana's national development plan describes...national economic development goals, Botswana has avoided the pitfalls of foreign debt...however. Quite to the contrary, the Botswana political economy is highly integrated...
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Botswana is the pride of Africa.
News Wire article from: Sudan Tribune (Sudan); 7/8/2009; 700+ words
; ...Zechariah Manyok Biar July 7, 2009 -- Botswana is consistent in its opposition to African...is reported that the Vice President of Botswana Mompati Merafhe criticized the AU for...Gaddafi's rushed united Africa. Botswana's Vice President Merafhe seems to agree...
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BOTSWANA: LEADERS BLOCK U.N. FROM MONITORING EVICTIONS.
News Wire article from: Interpress Service; 5/24/2007; 700+ words
; ...2007 (IPS/GIN) -- The government of Botswana has barred access to a U.N. investigator...monitoring the eviction of indigenous people from Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Botswana's government is attempting to evict 5...
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Botswana, world's largest producer of rough diamonds, wants share of cutting, polishing
News Wire article from: AP Worldstream; 3/19/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...will market and sell about 15 percent of Botswana's diamonds to manufacturers who have...end of the month. For the citizens of Botswana it will bring increased employment and...The new Diamond Trading Company of Botswana is expected to sell US$375 million...
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BOTSWANA: INCUMBANT EXPECTS EASY WIN OVER DIVIDED OPPOSITION
News Wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire; 11/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...attention has been paid to the fact that Botswana is also scheduled to go to the polls...next few days. The fact that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is widely expected...beyond the country's borders - as has Botswana's economic success. Classified as...
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Botswana could be an ideal location for offshore investors looking for new opportunities; Botswana striving to make its mark on contact center outsourcing playing field.
M2 Presswire; 11/29/2005; 700+ words
; ...PRESSWIRE-29 November 2005-DATAMONITOR: Botswana could be an ideal location for offshore investors looking for new opportunities; Botswana striving to make its mark on contact...analyst Datamonitor (DTM.L) says Botswana is making the right move to develop a...
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Botswana's Available Safe Blood Supply Increases 100% With Safe Blood for Africa Foundation's Program.
PR Newswire Europe; 9/21/2005; 700+ words
; GABORONE, Botswana, September 21 /PRNewswire/ -- - A Major Success For Botswana's Ministry of Health through President Bush...most recent assessment of the blood supply in Botswana, there has been an effective 100% increase in...
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Botswana Mining Report Q4 2008.
M2 Presswire; 1/5/2009; 700+ words
; ...2009-www.companiesandmarkets.com: Botswana Mining Report Q4 2008(C)1994-2009...companiesandmarkets.com adds new report: Botswana Mining Report Q4 2008 Exploitation of...has been a significant driver behind Botswana's rapid economic growth. Notably...
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BOTSWANA: LEADERS BLOCK U.N. FROM MONITORING EVICTIONS
News Wire article from: Inter Press Service English News Wire; 5/24/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...2007 (IPS/GIN) -- The government of Botswana has barred access to a U.N. investigator...monitoring the eviction of indigenous people from Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Botswana's government is attempting to evict 5...
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Botswana Diamondfields - Fully operational diamond mine in South Africa acquired - $6,000,000 private placement being arranged.
Business Wire; 4/16/1996; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1996-- Botswana Diamondfields Inc. is pleased to announce...maintaining strong financial reserves, Botswana Diamondfields Inc. has arranged to substantially...Darch and Gerald Wright, directors of Botswana Diamondfields Inc., shall subscribe...
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Botswana
Encyclopedia entry from: World Press Encyclopedia
Botswana Basic Data Official Country Name: Republic of Botswana Region (Map name): Africa Population: 1,576...rate: 69.8% Background and General Characteristics Botswana (bot-SWA-na) is a landlocked country in southern...
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BOTSWANA
Book article from: Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language
BOTSWANA. A country in southern AFRICA and member of the COMMONWEALTH . Languages: Setswana (national...province, South Africa, and the northern protectorate of Bechuanaland , which became independent as Botswana in 1966. See BANTU .
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Mogae, Festus Gontebanye 1939–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
...Gontebanye Mogae 1939– President of Botswana A Prosperous Post-Colonial Legacy Sworn...Mogae became president of the Republic of Botswana on April 1, 1998, in a peaceful transfer...Mogae was only the third president in Botswana’s history since the country...
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Gaositwe Keagakwa Tibe Chiepe
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...and cabinet minister of external affairs of Botswana, Gaositwe Keagakwa Tibe Chiepe (born 1926) was instrumental in the formulation of the Botswana educational system and represented Botswana as high commissioner and ambassador extraordinary...
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Masire, Quett 1925–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
...Masire 1925– President of Botswana Zeroing In on the Problems Democracy...Masire Masire Faced Challenges as Botswana’s First VP and Minister of Finance Elected President of Botswana Famine and Financial Fertility Strong...
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