African Diamond Giants Unite to Boost Natural Diamond Appeal
In response to mounting competition from synthetic diamonds, African diamond-producing nations and major industry players have agreed on June 18, 2025 to invest one percent […]
Botswana
Botswana Braces for Economic Stagnation as Diamond Revenue Plummets
Botswana’s economic outlook for 2025 has dimmed considerably, with officials now preparing to revise growth projections to near zero. The development stems from the prolonged […]
Locust Infestation Confirmed in Namibia’s Zambezi Region Amid Fears of Renewed Surge
A resurgence of locust activity has been confirmed by Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform in the country’s northeastern Zambezi Region. The […]
Botswana Signs Agreement to Establish SADC Parliament
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, on Wednesday March 26 signed an agreement amending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Treaty to establish the SADC Parliament as […]
Botswana and De Beers Finalize Landmark Diamond Deal After Six Years of Negotiations
Experts have expressed approval of the long-awaited rough diamond sales agreement between Botswana and South African mining giant De Beers, signed on Tuesday February 25 […]
Botswana faces surge in gender-based violence despite new laws
Despite efforts by Botswana’s authorities to tackle gender-based violence, nearly 100 women were raped and 10 were murdered in December last year, 2024, officials have […]
Botswana’s New Leadership Proposes Radical Immigration Reform for Economic Growth
Botswana’s newly elected President Duma Boko has announced groundbreaking plans to regularize undocumented Zimbabwean immigrants through temporary work and residence permits. The initiative aims to […]
Duma Boko sworn in as Botswana’s 6th President
On Monday, November 4, Botswana held a peaceful handover ceremony as newly elected President Duma Boko officially took office. In his inaugural address, Boko praised […]
Botswana: president concedes election defeat, end of his party’s six-decade rule
Botswana’s incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat after the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its parliamentary majority in this week’s election, […]
Botswana Votes as Ruling Party Seeks to Extend 58-Year Rule
Botswana held national elections Wednesday to determine if the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will maintain its 58-year grip on power since independence from Britain in […]