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Article: Festus Mogae--pure diamond of a leader; The second Africa Prize awarded by the Mo Ibrahim foundation went to the former president of Botswana, Festus Mogae. This is the largest cash award in the world and it is awarded to an African leader who has shown outstanding qualities during his tenure as head of state.(BOTSWANA)
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- African Business
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- March 1, 2009
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It is a cool Saturday evening at a popular club on the outskirts of Gaborone. Nothing seems to be out of the ordinary as people drink and socialise. Then a small, black BMW sports coupe rolls into the parking yard.
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Suddenly the drunken melee turns to a hush as heads turn in the direction of the car where a middle aged gentleman in sports casual and dark shades wears a smile. Soft whispers and chuckles can be heard in the crowd as the new patron makes his way to the open-air counter.
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"Dumera tautona" shouts of greetings to an elderly person vibrate in the air as the gentleman, still wearing ...