Botswana

De Beers Set to Sell for US$1 Billion, a Tenth of 2011 Value

Anglo American is in talks to sell the world's best-known diamond company for about US$1 billion, against the US$12.75 billion...

July 31, 2026

Botswana, the World’s Diamond Capital, Pivots to Critical Minerals

Botswana critical minerals are the new bet: the world's top diamond nation is pushing into copper and nickel as lab-grown...

July 3, 2026

Botswana’s Political Shift: Breaking Free from Decades of One-Party Rule Amid Diamond Woes and Economic Pressures

(Analaysis) In the heart of southern Africa lies Botswana, a landlocked nation often called the "African miracle" for its steady

August 12, 2025

Botswana Enters Space Age with BOTSAT-1 Launch

Botswana successfully launched its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, from SpaceX facilities in California, USA, with President Duma

March 19, 2025

Botswana’s Quiet Revolution: Opposition Ends 58 Years of One-Party Rule

The unthinkable happened in Botswana on October 30, 2024. Voters peacefully removed Africa's longest-ruling democratic party from power, marking a...

November 15, 2024

Economic Woes Take Center Stage in Botswana’s 2024 Election

Botswana, a beacon of stability in Africa, faces a pivotal moment as voters head to the polls on October 30,...

October 30, 2024

New Ties, New Opportunities: Mozambique and Botswana’s Strategic Alliance

In Maputo today a series of agreements were inked between Mozambique and Botswana setting a solid foundation. Coverage and analysis...

July 10, 2024

Beyond diamonds: Botswana’s proactive approach to economic diversification and sustainability

Botswana, recognized for its abundant diamond reserves, is preparing for a future without these precious stones.

July 27, 2023