Gantsi

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Gantsi only rarely features in the news - hardly surprising for a place that is yet to decide how it should be spelt.

But then it probably would not expect to get much of a mention given that it is separated from most of the rest of the country by miles of nothingness.

In fact, geographically it probably belongs more to Namibia than to this country. But then out of the blue came a clarion call for the place to be developed into a thriving metropolis and to replace Lobatse as the country’s beef capital. (Mmegi Monitor 20.4.15) It was a heady call.From the occasional shots of it we see on BTV the place does appear to have developed considerably from the bad old days when it was little more than a joyless colonial outstation. But obviously it still has a very long way to go before it can justify its status as a township or become the envisaged, booming metropolis.

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Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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