An estimated 30,000 non-citizens in southern African country are HIV positive
Botswana has started offering free anti-retroviral therapy (ARV) to foreign sex workers, following a decision to extend treatment to non-citizens. An estimated 30,000 foreigners living in Botswana are HIV positive, and most are sex workers. Until now, the southern African nation was one of only few countries that did not offer treatment to non-citizens. From Gaborone, Botswana, Mqondisi Dube has more.
Officials cite large elephant population, growing conflict with humans
After resisting calls for voluntary repatriation, 94 of the more than 800 Namibian refugees were deported Tuesday
The attacks, targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, are likely to affect Botswana, which is dependent on its neighbor for food imports and petroleum products
Namibian refugees say they will not leave Botswana despite an ultimatum to return home by Aug. 31
An estimated 30,000 migrants have HIV in Botswana, which has the third highest HIV prevalence in the world
Immigrants, including sex workers, in Botswana could get a lifeline as the southern African country's cabinet is due to decide on offering free Anti-Retroviral (ARV) treatment to foreigners. An estimated 30,000 migrants in the diamond rich country are HIV positive. Mqondisi Dube has more from Gaborone.
Botswana authorities appear to be losing the battle, as those who are deported are soon back in the country
Immigrants come, no matter the danger, because staying in Zimbabwe is worse, they say
A "test and treat" HIV program is getting results in Botswana after the southern African country recorded a decline in cases of the virus among participating communities. But the rate of the deadly virus remains among the highest in the world, according to a recent study by the Botswana-Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership. Mqondisi Dube reports from Gaborone.
Members of country's gay and religious communities respond to possible repeal of the first decriminalization of homosexual relations through the courts in Africa
Villagers living in affected areas support the Botswana government's recent decision to lift a hunting ban, as the elephants encroach settlements
Villagers living in affected areas support the Botswana government’s recent decision to lift a hunting ban, as the elephants encroach settlements, sometimes killing people.
Botswana recently lifted a four-year moratorium on trophy hunting, amid opposition from conservationists, who argue the move might lead to a decline in wildlife populations. In lifting the ban, authorities cited increasing conflict between humans and wildlife. From Gaborone, Botswana, Mqondisi Dube reports.
Botswana becomes the first African nation to decriminalize homosexuality through the courts