October 24
Botswana: Jonathan to Lead AU Election Mission to Botswana, Departs Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
While in Gaborone, the former president will hold consultations with different stakeholders including the leadership of the country, political parties, civil society, media and the… Read more »
October 22
Botswana: Election Observers Arrive in Botswana Ahead of October 30 Poll
VOA
Observers have begun arriving in Botswana to monitor activities ahead of the Oct. 30 general election. On Tuesday, the Southern African Development Community, or SADC, officially… Read more »
October 21
Botswana: Botswana's Advance Voting Marred By Ballot Paper Shortages
VOA
Early voting in Botswana Saturday was marred by irregularities, including a lack of ballot papers, forcing the electoral body to order a re-run in some voting areas. The… Read more »
Botswana: Climate Change Awareness in Botswana Is Low, but Informed Citizens Desire Action
Afrobarometer
Majorities call for 'a lot more' effort by the government, rich countries, and the private sector. Read more »
October 17
Botswana: Botswana's Electoral Body Warns Opposition About Rigging Claims
VOA
Botswana's election commission is warning opposition parties against what it calls "reckless" claims of poll rigging ahead of the October 30 general election, even as some… Read more »
Botswana: Khama's Unfinished Business
The Patriot
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has shrugged off former president Ian Khama's ongoing project to de-campaign their parliamentary candidates, particularly targeting GaMmangwato… Read more »
October 16
Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants? [guest column]
allAfrica
The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
October 15
Namibia: Air Botswana's Whk Route Faces Delays
New Era
Air Connect Namibia has provided an update on the imminent routes into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport that have seen a delay in Air Botswana's connection between… Read more »
