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Botswana has secured a new 10-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, increasing the government’s share from 25% to 30% initially, then to 40% thereafter. The deal is vital for …
Botswana Secures Enhanced Diamond Sales Agreement with De Beers Read More
Botswana’s government has signed a new diamond sales agreement with De Beers, increasing its share of sales from 25% to 30% initially and 40% later, amidst economic challenges due to …
Botswana Secures Enhanced Diamond Sales Agreement with De Beers Read More
Lucara Diamond, a Canadian firm, has discovered a 2,492-carat diamond at the Karowe Mine in Botswana, the second largest in the world. This find utilizes advanced X-ray technology and has …
Discovery of the World’s Second-Largest Diamond in Botswana Read More
Botswana is focusing on diversifying its economy away from diamond dependence, as indicated by Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe. Key sectors identified for development include agriculture, copper mining, and tourism. The …
Botswana Pursues Economic Diversification Amid Diamond Industry Challenges Read More
In Southern Africa’s 2024 elections, long-governing liberation parties faced significant electoral challenges, particularly due to rising youth discontent and demands for accountability. Key outcomes included the Botswana Democratic Party losing …
2024 Southern Africa Elections: A Turning Point in Political Dynamics Read More
The 2024 elections in Southern Africa resulted in major political shifts as long-ruling liberation parties faced significant electoral defeats, particularly in Botswana and South Africa. Economic struggles, rising youth dissatisfaction, …
Significant Political Shifts in Southern Africa’s 2024 Elections Read More
Paratus Botswana initiates the SADC Highway, a fiber route connecting Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, enhancing connectivity with an expected completion by February 2025. This project aims to improve rural network …
Paratus Launches SADC Highway Fiber Route to Enhance Connectivity in Southern Africa Read More
Former President of Botswana, Lt. Gen. Seretse Ian Khama, has returned home after a three-year exile marked by legal challenges. Following the dismissal of all charges against him, Khama expressed …
Former President Khama Returns to Botswana After Exile and Charges Dismissed Read More
Botswana’s new President Duma Boko proposes to diversify the economy through medicinal cannabis and solar energy in his inaugural address. With diamond revenues falling, Boko aims to attract investment in …
Botswana’s Duma Boko Advocates Economic Diversification through Cannabis and Solar Energy Read More
Botswana’s new President Duma Boko is focusing on diversifying the economy away from diamonds by investing in the medicinal cannabis market and leveraging the country’s solar energy potential. With high …
Botswana’s New Leadership Targets Economic Diversification with Cannabis and Solar Energy Read More