WASHINGTON DC, November 6, 2009 ( CISA)- Botswana has been ranked the most peaceful nation in Sub-Saharan Africa followed by Malawi during a Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations in Washington DC, USA.

Transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama of the United States and President Ian Khama of Botswana after a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday November 5, 2009:

Hailing Botswana as "truly one of the extraordinary success stories in Africa," President Obama welcomed that country's president, Ian Khama, to the White House for talks November 5.

Botswana has won yet more praise. This week, the country was declared the most peaceful in the continent. Worldwide it was ranked above the United Kingdom, a country with a much more established economy and democratic system.

It is often said that democracy is government of the people by the people for the people.

There are allegations that Gaborone Private Hospital (GPH) will retrench employees in the near future. Sources at the hospital said that the management called a meeting last week during which employees were served with notice letters.

Chief Justice Julian Nganunu is said to be fighting for his life at Johannesburg's Milpark hospital in South Africa.

The 2008 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey III reveals that the productive age group of 15-49 has been hit hardest by HIV/AIDS. The survey indicates that the age group accounts for about half of the 20,254 HIV/AIDS-related deaths in Botswana in

Tenants at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) owe the Botswana government close to P800, 000 in rent arrears.

National champions, Gaborone United (GU) have refused to hand over the registration book of Powell Abednico to Extension Gunners saying that they have not been informed about the ownership of the player.

There are eight IFSC-certified companies for the year ended 31 March 2009, bringing the total cumulative capital investment by the companies to P6 billion from P4.5 billion the previous year.

The Mascom-sponsored Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) Awards have come and gone with a few hiccups here and there, but all is not over yet as BOMU is busy preparing for its prize-giving ceremony before the end of the month.

Professional Golfers Association (PGA) head coach, David Johnson, visited Botswana last week to conduct seminars.

Things have fallen apart at Premier League side TAFIC with supporters demanding sweeping changes as players boycott training over unpaid dues.

The life of young gospel musician Vusi Mtukufa continues to be a roller coaster.

Three prominent members of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Central Committee have resigned.

Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) is considering taking government to court over the dismissal of managers at the Department of the Building and Engineering Services (DBES).

The management of Debswana is scheduled to meet the Botswana Mining Workers Union (BMWU) on Friday to discuss the ongoing impasse regarding a 15 percent pay hike that employees are demanding.

Botswana Stock Exchange-listed Aviva Corporation plans to place its Mmamantswe Integrated Coal and Power Project on care and maintenance pending the outcome of Independent Power Producers' (IPPs) decision from Eskom of South Africa.

A 68-year-old robbery victim yesterday told court of his encounter with assailants who stole his cell phone and hypertension medication.