41. Botswana Government Government of Botswana. Country name conventional long form Republic of Botswanaconventional short form Botswana former Bechuanaland. Data code BC http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics.asp?countryID=152

42. Botswana History Page 10: Politics The botswana government s mission statement is called Vision 2016. The Botswanagovernment website has pages on the country s system of Good Governance http://ubh.tripod.com/bw/bhp10.htm

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod 40 Yr Old Virgin Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next This is a mirror site for www.thuto.org/ubh . If you have any problems, try the main site. (For this page see http://www.thuto.org/ubh/bw/bhp10.htm Botswana History Pages, by Neil Parsons 10: Politics To Index To end of page Back to History Home Page 1: Brief History of Botswana ... 15: Media Contents Constitution Political Parties Local Government Foreign Policy ... Politics Links Notes and Comments Provisional version by Neil Parsons April 1999 Botswana is a unitary state with a multi-party parliamentary system, an executive presidency, and executive machinery dominated by a cabinet of ministers chaired by the president. Since independence Botswana has exhibited strong elements of democracy - accountability of government to the electorate through regular free elections held every five years, relatively uncorrupt bureaucracy accountable to government, government and judicial respect for human rights and the rule of law, and the economic underpinning of increasing resources distributed through government. Against these factors must be balanced the centralization of power away from popular participation in decision-making at local levels, increasingly unequal distribution of resources between rich and poor, internal security measures introduced in the 1980s (against subversion by South African agents), and the dependence of the economy on the world price fluctuations of a single commodity (diamonds) under foreign multinational control.

43. Botswana History Page 15: Media The botswana government s new national television service, The Botswanagovernment s free weekday newspaper, the (Botswana) Daily News is available on http://ubh.tripod.com/bw/bhp15.htm

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod Movie Clips Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next This is a mirror site for www.thuto.org/ubh . If you have any problems, try the main site. (For this page see http://www.thuto.org/ubh/bw/bhp15.htm Botswana History Pages, by Neil Parsons 15: Media To Index To end of page Back to History Home Page 1: Brief History of Botswana ... Media Links Notes and Comments Provisional version by Neil Parsons April 1999 Though mass education (after deferred starts in the 1890s and 1940s) did not arrive in Botswana until the 1970s, there is no question of the masses having been totally illiterate in print and visual media. Back to contents Media yesterday The first newspaper in the national language of Botswana came hot off the press as long ago as 1857. Other Setswana newspapers followed but with a notable gap in Botswana's period of greatest poverty, between the 1910s and 1940s. The writer Sol Plaatje, however, stepped in by presenting an entirely new form of media in the 1920s-30s. His travelling 'bioscope' (cinema) toured villages, apparently using the techniques of combining silent film and live performance which Plaatje had pioneered in London in the early 1920s. (Unfortunately the records on Plaatje's bioscope held in the National Archives were 'automatically' destroyed in the 1970s-80s.) Photography in the form of 'magic-lantern' lectures was publicly exhibited in Botswana from 1895-96, when the three major rulers (Khama, Sebele, and Bathoen) arrived back from England with glass slides of London and of British notable such as Queen Victoria.

44. Botswana Government Information Travel Document Systems; Passport and Visa Services. This is the site for thelatest Travel Information and the most complete collection of online Visa http://www.traveldocs.com/bw/govern.htm

Botswana Africa GOVERNMENT The president has executive power and is chosen by the National Assembly following countrywide legislative elections. The cabinet is selected by the president from the National Assembly; it consists of a vice president and a flexible number of ministers and assistant ministers, currently 14 and 6, respectively. The National Assembly has 57 elected and 4 specially elected members; it is expanded following each census (every 10 years; the most recent was conducted in 2001). The advisory House of Chiefs represents the eight principal subgroups of the Batswana tribe, and four other members are elected by the sub chiefs of four of the districts. A draft of any National Assembly bill of tribal concern must be referred to the House of Chiefs for advisory opinion. Chiefs and other leaders preside over customary traditional courts, though all persons have the right to request that their case be considered under the formal British-based legal system. The roots of Botswana's democracy lie in Setswana traditions, exemplified by the Kgotla, or village council, in which the powers of traditional leaders are limited by custom and law. Botswana's High Court has general civil and criminal jurisdiction. Judges are appointed by the president and may be removed only for cause and after a hearing. The constitution has a code of fundamental human rights enforced by the courts, and Botswana has a good human rights record.

45. Botswana Government? All Showcase Africa | Botswana Government Information, Link Find Amazon products about botswana government Books, magazines, music, softwares,video, Search on botswana government on Juvio Solutions for Life http://www.allshowcase.com/Africa/Botswana/Government/

Botswana Government List of Botswana Africa information, links and web resources. Discount Shopping Collectibles Coupons Clickbank ... Advertise Search for: All Showcase This Category Calendars Nutritional Supplements Musical Instruments Fiber Optics ... Botswana » Government Aktiv Search Web News Shopping ... Free URL Submission in Botswana Government Government Websites in Botswana Africa Ministry of Commerce and Industry The role of Ministry of Commerce and Industry is to enhance socio-economic progress through development trade, industry, wildlife and tourism by making optimal use of local resources and creation of employment. To provide an efficient trade and commercial service to all sections of the community particularly those in rural areas and creation of employment opportunities by production activities especially in rural areas. Ministry of Health Aims to improve the physical, mental, and social well being of every Motswana to fully contribute to the development of Botswana through a healthy nation. Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications Objective is to provide a sound and balanced buildings, transport and communications infrastructure as a necessary requisite for a sustainable socio-economic development. United Nations in Botswana Provides technical and limited financial support to the Government and people of Botswana.

46. Botswana Government Profile 2005 Flag of Botswana. botswana government Profile 2005. Home Botswana. Country name.conventional long form Republic of Botswana http://www.indexmundi.com/botswana/government_profile.html

Botswana Government Profile 2005 Home Botswana Country name conventional long form: Republic of Botswana conventional short form: Botswana former: Bechuanaland Government type parliamentary republic Capital Gaborone Administrative divisions 9 districts and 5 town councils*; Central, Francistown*, Gaborone*, Ghanzi, Jwaneng*, Kgalagadi, Kgatleng, Kweneng, Lobatse*, Northwest, Northeast, Selebi-Pikwe*, Southeast, Southern Independence 30 September 1966 (from UK) National holiday Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) Constitution March 1965, effective 30 September 1966 Legal system based on Roman-Dutch law and local customary law; judicial review limited to matters of interpretation; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Executive branch chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president indirectly elected for a five-year term; election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2009); vice president appointed by the president

47. Botswana Government Type - Government Flag of Botswana. botswana government type. Home Botswana Government Government type. parliamentary republic. Definition This entry gives the basic http://www.indexmundi.com/botswana/government_type.html

Botswana Government type Home Botswana Government parliamentary republic Definition This entry gives the basic form of government. Definitions of the major governmental terms are as follows: Anarchy - a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority. Commonwealth - a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. Communism - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society). Confederacy (Confederation) - a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all matters except those delegated to the central government. Constitutional - a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government.

48. Bushmen Driven From Ancestral Lands In Botswana The botswana government s explanation for moving them is that it wishes to An extensive explanatory document from the botswana government says the http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0416_030416_san2.html

Site Index Subscribe Shop Search Top 15 Most Popular Stories NEWS Front Page Environment Health Offbeat ... Video in the News SPECIAL SERIES The Genographic Project Pulse of the Planet National Geographic Channel RESOURCES (What's this?) Contact Us Front Page Bushmen Driven From Ancestral Lands in Botswana Leon Marshall in Johannesburg for National Geographic News April 16, 2003 Few are left of the many San who once roamed southern Africa, for a period believed to go back at least 20,000 years. Their sad fate has recently been brought starkly to mind by a furore that has erupted over the removal of two small remaining communities from Botswana's sprawling Central Kalahari Game Reserve. San, or Bushmen, are collectively known as Basarwa in Botswana. The two affected tribes, which at last government count in 2001 came to 1,645 individuals, are called the Gana and the Gwi. The Botswana government's explanation for moving them is that it wishes to ensure the park's integrity as a nature reserve, and that it wishes to integrate the San into the country's social and economic life. The removals started in 1997, and most of the community has since been relocated to settlements outside the park. In exchange for their traditional hunting-gathering existence, the Botswana government says they have been granted title deeds to the land apportioned to them, and they have been given goats and cattle.

49. Wide Angle. Border Jumpers. Filmmaker Notes | PBS Also, the botswana government, I think, was quite sensitive about us covering Any mention of the fence very obviously scared the botswana government, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/botswana/filmmaker.html

Into Africa: A talk with the filmmakers of WIDE ANGLE's "Border Jumpers" In southern Africa, a strong fence is not making for good neighbors. The government of Botswana has been erecting a fence along its shared border with Zimbabwe ostensibly to keep out cattle with foot-and-mouth disease. But many argue that the real objective is to keep out illegal Zimbabwean immigrants who are desperate to flee from the deepening economic and social crisis in their country. This season, WIDE ANGLE examines the story in "Border Jumpers," premiering Tuesday, July 26th at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Filmmakers Peter Hutchens and Ryan Hill traveled independently to Botswana and overcame many challenges to report this dramatic, developing story a story that has received virtually no major press coverage. In this interview, Hutchens and Hill talk about their experience making "Border Jumpers" on location in Botswana. How did you get the idea for this project? Hill: Peter and I were working as cameramen at a Discovery Channel reality show. We met at the wrap party and Peter said we should work on a project together. I read in the Economist World Book just one line about this fence and, knowing how controversial fences always are, we did some research and found some articles. One said that a BBC crew was kicked out of the country trying to chase this story. We realized that no one was going to give us money to go shoot this, so we bought plane tickets and went. We didn't have any contacts on the ground and just got into Botswana and started pursuing leads.

50. Bushmen And Diamonds The botswana government, and the mining companies, argue that the Basarwa Good cites three reasons for such action by the botswana government a desire http://www.africanreviewofbooks.com/Reviews/good.html

Diamonds are no friend to the Bushmen Bushmen and Diamonds: (Un)civil society in Botswana Kenneth Good Nordic Africa Institute: discussion paper 23 40 pages Reviewed by Richard Bartlett www.survival-international.org "Bushmen are more likely to encounter racism, forced removals and marginalisation from the mainstream of economic and social life" The state president of Botswana, Ketumile Masire, "is not directly elected by the people, either nationally or at the local, constituency level. Nonetheless, he may speak and vote in parliament, and is constitutionally empowered to decide alone". Good acknowledges that the country conducts much of its official planning on "a fairly broad and open basis", but consultation and accountability are severely restricted when it comes to matter the government does not wish to debate or fears criticism. This includes areas such as defence, labour rights, freedom of the press, and, of course, the allocation of mineral exploration rights. "Simultaneously with these removals, planned mining exploration in and near the Reserve has expanded enormously. It has also intensified….The intimate connection between the explusion of the San and the intensification of mining explorations cannot be ignored."

51. Botswana - NICI Policy call for tenders launched in July 1997 by the botswana government. Atio Corporation in a project financed by BTC and the botswana government. http://www.uneca.org/aisi/nici/country_profiles/botswana/botspol.htm

Home Page Background NICI Infrastructure Internet Connectivity ... NICI Projects Botswana NICI Policy Telecommunications Structure and Policy Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) is a state-owned enterprise incorporated under the BTC Act of 1980 to provide all public telecommunications services in Botswana. The Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications issued a new national telecommunications policy paper in December 1995. The policy paper advocates among others the liberalisation of the sector, the participation of the private sector to increase resources and supply, and the setting up of a regulatory authority. These were embodied in two bills: Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (Amendment) Bill 1996 and Telecommunications Bill 1996 , which passed into law in September 1996. The new legislation removed BTC exclusive rights over the provision of telecommunications services in Botswana. This opens the doors for competition in the sector. The other measures of the legislation is the setting up of an independent regulatory body. Previously, BTC had been self-regulating. Consequently, the

52. BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Botswana: Africa's Success Story? But the botswana government is concerned that as a success story by Africanstandards, it may be ignored when UK Prime Minister Tony Blair s Commission for http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4318777.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Newswatch LANGUAGES Arabic Somali French More Last Updated: Monday, 7 March, 2005, 07:24 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Botswana: Africa's success story? By Peter Biles BBC News, Gaborone Gaborone is certainly not your typical African capital. Forty years ago, just before Botswana's independence, there was barely anything here at all. Now though, the skyline is dotted with high-rise buildings, and new shopping malls. Gaborone is an expanding if featureless city In many ways, it is a featureless place, but rush-hour traffic jams have become the norm as the city expands. Botswana is certainly different to most other African countries. Since independence in 1966, it has been politically stable, with a multiparty democracy. The country has enjoyed four decades of economic growth, underpinned by its diamond industry; and is the largest producer of diamonds - by value - in the world. But the Botswana government is concerned that as a success story by African standards, it may be ignored when UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's Commission for Africa publishes its action plan for helping the world's poorest continent later this week. No diamond panacea At the offices of the Debswana Diamond Company, owned jointly by the Botswana government and De Beers, Managing Director Blackie Marole explains that Botswana was a poor country at the time of independence.

53. BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Botswana's Bushmen Battle For Land The bushmen are taking the botswana government to court in an historic case todecide whether they have a right to live in their ancestral land from which http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3880753.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Newswatch LANGUAGES Arabic Somali French More Last Updated: Monday, 12 July, 2004, 00:33 GMT 01:33 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Botswana's bushmen battle for land By Alastair Leithead BBC, Botswana There is little to do and no jobs in the resettlement camps The bushmen, of Botswana's Kalahari are a people living in a place, and perhaps a time, that is no longer their own. Chief Maiteela Segwaba seems a forlorn figure, sitting in his kraal chatting to his friends - now as old and as wrinkled as he is. The proud man who once hunted antelope in Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and gathered food, medicine and water from its plants, is now chief of a small but sprawling resettlement camp outside the reserve. "We get food and water from the government every month, so it is good here, but the ancestral land is so much better," said Chief Segwaba. "When we were sick we could pray by the ancestors' graves. Most people are not happy here," he said. Beer cartons The bushmen are taking the Botswana government to court in an historic case to decide whether they have a right to live in their ancestral land from which they say they have been evicted.

54. REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA/BOTSWANA The Government of the Republic of Botswana shall establish in the Republic ofSouth Africa a botswana government Labour Office (hereinafter called the http://www.queensu.ca/samp/Treaties/Botswana.htm

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA TREATY SERIES No.3/1973 Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana relating to the Establishment of an office for a Botswana Government Labour Representative in the Republic of South Africa, Botswana citizens in the Republic of South Africa and the Movement of such persons across the International Border Place and date of signature: Pretoria Gaborone, 24 December 1973 Date of entry in force: 24 December 1973 THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER, PRETORIA ISBN 621 01561 X Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana relating to the Establishment of an office for a Botswana Government Labour Representative in the Republic of South Africa, Botswana citizens in the Republic of South Africa and the Movement of such persons across the International Border PREAMBLE Whereas certain arrangements governing the employment of Botswana citizens in the Republic of South Africa, the movement of such persons across the international border, the documentation of Botswana citizens and the establishment of border posts along the international border have been in existence since 1 st July, 1963; and

55. Botswana Government, Botswana botswana government. Botswana. COUNTRY DESCRIPTION Botswana is a country insouthern Africa Botswana s Government Tender Page (not comprehensive) http://creekin.net/k7256-n25-botswana-government-botswana.html

Creekin.net World Travel Information Source Countries About Us Contact Botswana Government Botswana Principal Locations Francistown Gaborone Kanye Lobatse ... Serowe Resources Botswana Currency Botswana Press Botswana Vacation Botswana Gazette ... Botswana Holidays Botswana Government Botswana Dating Botswana Jobs Kanye Botswana Kanye Botswana ... Botswana Dating Botswana Government Botswana Holidays Botswana Latest News Hotel Botswana Botswana Bushmen Safari ... Botswana Currency Botswana Government Botswana COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Botswana is a country in southern Africa with a stable democratic government and a growing economy. Facilities for tourism are widely available. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Botswana at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1830.htm for additional information. ... Read More Commercial Section - "Gaborone Botswana" Botswana's Government Tender Page (not comprehensive) ... US Government Export Portal ... The Commercial Section also provides briefings for business visitors, can arrange appointments (when appropriate) for U.S. business representatives with local business or government contacts, and advocates on behalf of U.S. business and investment in Botswana. ... [ Read More Botswana The Prisons Act grants relatives, lawyers, magistrates, and church organizations the right to visit prisoners for "rehabilitative purposes;" however, the Commissioner of Prisons has the authority to decide whether domestic and international human rights organizations may visit. Independent monitoring of prison conditions by human rights groups, the media, or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) generally was allowed if these organizations sought permission from the Commissioner of Prisons; however, sometimes permission was denied. The BCHR was denied access to visit Lehlohonolo Bernard Kobedi, a Lesotho national sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer, following the organization's criticism of the executions of four convicted murderers (see Section 1.a.). The ICRC visited some prisons in September. d. Arbitrary Arrest, Detention, or Exile The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and ... [

56. Botswana Government, Botswana botswana government. Botswana (07/05). Local government is administered by ninedistrict Botswana s Government Tender Page (not comprehensive) http://creekin.net/k6682-n25-botswana-government-botswana.html

Creekin.net World Travel Information Source Countries About Us Contact Botswana Government Botswana Principal Locations Francistown Gaborone Kanye Lobatse ... Serowe Resources Botswana Currency Botswana Press Botswana Vacation Botswana Gazette ... Botswana Holidays Botswana Government Botswana Dating Botswana Jobs Kanye Botswana Kanye Botswana ... Botswana Dating Botswana Government Botswana Holidays Botswana Latest News Hotel Botswana Botswana Bushmen Safari ... Botswana Currency Botswana Government Botswana (07/05) Local government is administered by nine district councils and five town councils. District commissioners have executive authority and are appointed by the central government and assisted by elected and nominated district councilors and district development committees. There has been ongoing debate about the political, social, and economic marginalization of the San (indigenous tribal population). The government's policies for the Basarwa (San) and other remote area dwellers continue to spark controversy. ... [ Read More Botswana Read More To Contact: - "Gaborone Botswana" The Information Resource Center operates a reference service open to Government officials, librarians, journalists, researchers, scholars and professionals interested in the United States. The reference service is unable to reply to inquiries concerning visas, consular matters, taxation issues or issues not pertaining to the United States of America. The IRC email address is: ircgaborone@state.gov ... [ Read More Privacy Statement - "Gaborone Botswana" You may choose to provide us with personal information, as in e-mail with a comment or question. We use the information to improve our service to you or to respond to your request. Sometimes we forward your e-mail to other U.S. government agencies who may be better able to help you. Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, we do not share our e-mail with any other outside organizations. Links to External Websites ... [

57. IETA - International Assignment Descriptions - Botswana Together with the botswana government, the Global AIDS Program aimsto build infrastructure for voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT)...... http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/faso/ieta/Botswana.htm

IETA - International Assignment Descriptions Cohort 3/4 - 2001/02 44 total assignments serving 10 programs in 22 countries Program: CDC/NCHSTP/Global AIDS Program (GAP) Location: Gaborone, Botswana Placement(s): in 2001 Assignment(s): Administration/Management Duration: 12 weeks each Counterpart(s) : Principal Planning Officer, Ministry of Health Supervisor: BOTUSA (CDC) Deputy Director for Operations Description: Together with the Botswana government, the Global AIDS Program aims to build infrastructure for voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) programs and the prevention of HIV maternal to child transfer (MTCT). Working from the BOTUSA Project (CDC) office in Gaborone, the IETA assignees will: a) work to arrange venues for VCT centers in 10 locations; b) procure, distribute, connect, and activate up to 200 trailers at selected government health facilities around the country; and c) arrange construction of additional pre-fab office space at the BOTUSA office in Gaborone. This will involve the practical field application of US procurement mechanisms overseas, working in close collaboration with the US Embassy, US Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program, host government authorities, institutions, and local NGOs. Return to top of page Program: CDC/NCHSTP/Global AIDS Program (GAP) Location: Gaborone , Botswana Placement(s): 2 in 2002 Assignment(s): Administration/Management Duration: 12 weeks each Counterpart(s) : Ministry of Health/US Embassy Supervisor: BOTUSA/CDC/GAP Director

58. USA/Africa Dialogue, No 467: Professor Good: Botswana Government Misfires The botswana government pursued judicious macroeconomic policies of much freedomthe botswana government could give its citizens in the face http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa/ads/467.html

George B.N. Ayittey, Ph.D., Distinguished Economist, American University, Washington, DC, finds fault with the govt. of Botswana. The representative of the government is cc for a response. I am a Ghanaian and I am appalled, bitterly disappointed at the handling of the case of Professor Kenneth Good, an Australian, by the Government of Botswana. He has been declared a "prohibited immigrant" and placed on deportation order for writing an article critical of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). His case is being reviewed by the Supreme Court. I have always held Botswana in very high esteem, describing it as "The Shining Black Economic Star" or a role model for Africa in my books. Botswana has registered an impressive rate of economic advance, astonishing by any standard. In a little less than two decades (1966 to 1986), Botswana's rate of economic growth averaged an astounding 8 percent per annum while the South African economy was limping along at a miserable 1.5 percent per annum between 1965 and 1985. Back in 1983, real GPD growth rate was a dizzying 26.3 percent and GDP per capita

59. New Botswana Fellowship Management Arrangements Worldwide - IDP Education Austra Under a new botswana government policy, the administration of these students IDP has managed fellowships for a number of botswana government agencies, http://www.idp.com/mediacentre/2005/february/article1250.asp

contact us newsletter sitemap Main ... Contact IDP Media Centre September August July June May April February You are at: Corporate Media Search: New Botswana fellowship management arrangements worldwide Released 1 February 2005 IDP Education Australia has successfully managed fellowship students for the Republic of Botswana for more than 10 years. Under a new Botswana Government policy, the administration of these students is being transferred from independent organisations to Botswana high commissions and embassies across the world, including in Australia and the USA. IDP has managed fellowships for a number of Botswana government agencies, sending students to appropriate Australian universities and educational institutions. Since the early 1990s, more than 1,000 Batswana students have graduated from Australian universities. The Botswana Ministry of Health recently acknowledged IDP for its “outstanding performance” throughout the contract period. In December 2004, student management under three government agencies was transferred from IDP to the Botswana High Commission in Canberra. Students under the Ministry of Education contract will be transferred by the end of March 2005. Chief Executive of IDP Education Australia, Ms Lindy Hyam said: “We have been working with the Government of Botswana to ensure a smooth transition. The welfare of the students remains our highest priority.

60. African Media Debates: Country Media Profile For example, even the Botswana Daily News, a governmentcontrolled newspaper As of March 1998, the botswana government said that there is no immediate http://journ.ru.ac.za/amd/botswana.htm

BOTSWANA MEDIA REPORT by Caitríona Delany Contents: Political and legal situation Economic situation Media profile Hot issues Political and legal situation The Botswana press as we know it today took shape after independence in 1966. Since that time it has mainly been the monopoly of the government, but it seems to be diversifying slowly as the twenty-first century looms. In the constitution of Botswana, freedom of expression is respected and protected. In section 12 of the constitution it is stated: Except with his consent no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference (whether the communication be to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) and freedom from interference with his correspondence. In other words, the constitution upholds the right of all persons, including the press, to freedom of expression. Since independence, Botswana has scrupulously observed these provisions, and so far there has been no attempt to stifle free speech. There is no general censorship in Botswana, and as a result, people have been able to publish almost anything, including criticism of the government.

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