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Bishop of Botswana
Mailing address for
Bishop Mwamba's office:
PO Box 769
Gabarone Botswana
(There is no postal code for Botswana.)
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Members of the Companion Diocese Committee
Dennis Robinson, St. Mary’s, Kansas City; Louise Horner, St. Paul’s, Maryville; Channing Horner, St. Paul’s, Maryville; Gary Leabo, Trinity, Independence; Martha Colville, St. Alban's, Bolivar; Vanessa Thorsten, St. Paul's, Kansas City; The Reverends Jonathan Frazier, Christ Church, Springfield; Jerald Grabher, St. Mary’s, Kansas City; Ron Keel, Resurrection, Blue Springs; Gordon Mesley, Independence and Bishop Barry Howe.
Goals of the Companion Diocese Relationship
Diocese of Botswana, Province of Central Africa and
The Diocese of West Missouri, The Episcopal Church USA
Establish linkages between diverse members of the Anglican Communion - within the Diocese of Botswana, Province of Central Africa and the Diocese of West Missouri, The Episcopal Church USA.
Offer opportunities for Christian friendship, education and support.
Explore the spiritual and companion needs of two diverse populations while developing interactions for mutual support and Christian growth.
Offer prayer and support for individual and communal journeys of faith for those within the companion relationship.
Facilitate a better understanding of the culture and polity of the two dioceses by exchanging information through correspondence and personal visitations.
Explore and mutually agree to the support of these potential types of interaction:
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Visits by bishops, clergy and laity
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Youth, women and clergy exchanges
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Parish to parish links
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Mission team exchanges
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A common prayer or intercessory calendar
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Renewal programs
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Faithful communication
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Seminars and conferences
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Gifts of arts and crafts
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Cultural events
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Work camps
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Medical teams
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Attendance at diocesan conventions
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Assistance in time of need
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Development projects
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 Botswana
Official Name:
Republic of Botswana
conventional short form: Botswana
former: Bechuanaland
ISO Country Code: bw
Local Time = UTC +2h
Capital City: Gaborone (pronounced ha-bo-ro-neh), pop. 213,000
Other Cities:
Francistown (101,805 ), Selebi-Phikwe (49,017), Molepolole (47,094), Kanye (36,877), Serowe (33,335), Mahalapye (32,407), Lobatse (32,075), Maun (31,260), Mochudi (30,671).
Government:
Type: Republic, parliamentary democracy.
Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK).
Geography:
Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa.
Area: 582,000 sq. km. (224,710 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Desert and savanna, predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest.
Climate:
Mostly subtropical, warm winters and hot summers.
People:
Nationality: Motswana (sing.), Batswana (pl.).
Population: 1.69 million.
GNI per capita PPP: $ 10 866 (year)
Ethnic groups: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%; Kalanga 11%; Kgalagadi, Herero, Bayeyi, Himbukush, Basarwa ("Bushmen"), Khoi ("Hottentots"), whites 10%.
Religions: Christianity 60%, indigenous beliefs 40%.
Languages: English (official), Setswana, Ikalanga.
Literacy: 68.9%.
Natural resources:
Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver.
Agriculture products: Livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, groundnuts.
Industries: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash; livestock processing; textiles.
Exports partners: United Kingdom 85.8%, Zimbabwe 2.6%, USA 0.2% (2001)
Imports partners: United Kingdom 4.4%, Zimbabwe 3.1%, USA 1.7%, South Korea (2001)
(Source: Central Statistics Office CSO Botswana)
Currency: Pula (BWP)
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