Searching for a 'fresh economic miracle'

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The World Bank's Vice President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili was in town for two days this week during which she created a brainstorm around Botswana's major economic issues. Here she tells MBONGENI MGUNI that the World Bank stands ready to support Botswana's economic growth

Mmegi: The World Bank is presently supporting Botswana in energy, HIV/AIDS and information communication technology. What opportunities are there for further interaction between the two?

Ezekwesili: Our programmes are defined by the urgency for Botswana to build on the record success it has had in the last three decades in becoming a middle-income country by becoming a diversified economy.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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