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
