Botswana

Country Botswana
Capital Gaborone
Continent Africa
Currency Pula(BWP)
Languages Setswana & English

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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.

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Botswana - Wikipedia
Botswana - CIA World Fact Book
Botswana - BBC
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Botswana hikes key rate as liquidity squeeze pushes market rates higher - ReutersBotswana hikes key rate as liquidity squeeze pushes market rates higher  Reuters

Botswana central bank hikes policy rate by 160 basis points - TradingViewBotswana central bank hikes policy rate by 160 basis points  TradingView

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike - AFARIn Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike  AFAR

Explore New Tourism Projects in Botswana: How Cableways, Water Resorts, and NDP12 Development are Reshaping the Country’s Travel Landscape - Travel And Tour WorldExplore New Tourism Projects in Botswana: How Cableways, Water Resorts, and NDP12 Development are Reshaping the Country’s Travel Landscape  Travel And Tour World

Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda - The ConversationLuxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda  The Conversation

Learn All About Botswana's Rare Half Pink Diamond Discovery - Natural DiamondsLearn All About Botswana's Rare Half Pink Diamond Discovery  Natural Diamonds

Botswana central bank hikes policy rate by 160 basis points - CNBC AfricaBotswana central bank hikes policy rate by 160 basis points  CNBC Africa

Botswana joins International Renewable Energy Certificate market - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceBotswana joins International Renewable Energy Certificate market  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

37-carat half-pink, half-colourless rarest diamond unearthed in Botswana mines - WION37-carat half-pink, half-colourless rarest diamond unearthed in Botswana mines  WION

Geologists Stunned By Massive Two-Toned Diamond Pulled From Botswana Mine - Indian Defence ReviewGeologists Stunned By Massive Two-Toned Diamond Pulled From Botswana Mine  Indian Defence Review

Rare bi-coloured diamond unearthed in Botswana - The TimesRare bi-coloured diamond unearthed in Botswana  The Times

Rare half-pink rough diamond with 'astounding' weight of 37.4 carats discovered in Botswana - Live ScienceRare half-pink rough diamond with 'astounding' weight of 37.4 carats discovered in Botswana  Live Science

Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid - Mining.comAngola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid  Mining.com

Duma Boko says Botswana 'on the verge of a 0% US tariff deal on diamonds' - BBCDuma Boko says Botswana 'on the verge of a 0% US tariff deal on diamonds'  BBC

Botswana central bank hikes monetary policy rate to 3.5% - TradingViewBotswana central bank hikes monetary policy rate to 3.5%  TradingView

How Botswana eliminated paediatric HIV - NatureHow Botswana eliminated paediatric HIV  Nature

The latest on the Lesedi Gas-to-Power Project in Botswana - constructionreviewonline.comThe latest on the Lesedi Gas-to-Power Project in Botswana  constructionreviewonline.com

Angola challenges Botswana in bid for De Beers’ majority stake - ReutersAngola challenges Botswana in bid for De Beers’ majority stake  Reuters

10 Incredible Diamond Discoveries in Botswana That Shook the World - Natural Diamonds10 Incredible Diamond Discoveries in Botswana That Shook the World  Natural Diamonds

Botswana Hikes Key Rate for 1st Time since 2022 - TradingViewBotswana Hikes Key Rate for 1st Time since 2022  TradingView

Botswana operations lift De Beers' overall third-quarter output - Mining WeeklyBotswana operations lift De Beers' overall third-quarter output  Mining Weekly

Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings - Times of IndiaBotswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings  Times of India

Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines - africanews.comBotswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines  africanews.com

Largest Half-Pink Diamond Ever Found Discovered in Botswana - GreekReporter.comLargest Half-Pink Diamond Ever Found Discovered in Botswana  GreekReporter.com

Air Botswana secures buyers for three aircraft - president - ch-aviationAir Botswana secures buyers for three aircraft - president  ch-aviation

Botswana’s jewel: How unlocking investments in nature can drive economic prosperity for all - United Nations Development ProgrammeBotswana’s jewel: How unlocking investments in nature can drive economic prosperity for all  United Nations Development Programme

A Diamond Found in Botswana May Be the Rarest of Its Kind Found to Date - ZME ScienceA Diamond Found in Botswana May Be the Rarest of Its Kind Found to Date  ZME Science

Eight cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana; first four to arrive in May - The HinduEight cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana; first four to arrive in May  The Hindu

Video: Elephant Charges At Tourists, Traps Woman Underwater During Boat Tour In Botswana - NDTVVideo: Elephant Charges At Tourists, Traps Woman Underwater During Boat Tour In Botswana  NDTV

Extraordinary Large Bicolor Natural Rough Diamond - GIAExtraordinary Large Bicolor Natural Rough Diamond  GIA

Increasing extreme rainfall and rapid urbanisation, major drivers behind Gaborone’s deadly floods - Weather AttributionIncreasing extreme rainfall and rapid urbanisation, major drivers behind Gaborone’s deadly floods  Weather Attribution

Botswana declares public holiday in recognition of historic 2025 World Athletics Championships title - Olympics.comBotswana declares public holiday in recognition of historic 2025 World Athletics Championships title  Olympics.com

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines - ReutersBotswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines  Reuters

Impact of residential combustion on black carbon levels in Palapye, Botswana: Field measurements and GEOS-chem simulations - ScienceDirect.comImpact of residential combustion on black carbon levels in Palapye, Botswana: Field measurements and GEOS-chem simulations  ScienceDirect.com

Botswana - Welcome to the United NationsBotswana  Welcome to the United Nations

Botswana's ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November - ReutersBotswana's ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November  Reuters

Botswana: Technical Assistance Report-Report on Data Quality Assessment for Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission (May 14–20, 2025) - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Botswana: Technical Assistance Report-Report on Data Quality Assessment for Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission (May 14–20, 2025)  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Botswana declares national public health emergency - BBCBotswana declares national public health emergency  BBC

Botswana operations power De Beers’ 38% rise in Q3 diamond output - Mining Review AfricaBotswana operations power De Beers’ 38% rise in Q3 diamond output  Mining Review Africa

Moody's cuts Botswana's rating by a notch to 'Baa1' amid diamond industry slump - ReutersMoody's cuts Botswana's rating by a notch to 'Baa1' amid diamond industry slump  Reuters

Kebinatshipi becomes Botswana's first men's world champion with 400m win in Tokyo - worldathletics.orgKebinatshipi becomes Botswana's first men's world champion with 400m win in Tokyo  worldathletics.org

First report of infections due to Candidozyma (formerly Candida auris in Botswana, 2022–2024 - ASM JournalsFirst report of infections due to Candidozyma (formerly Candida auris in Botswana, 2022–2024  ASM Journals

Time to regain the sparkle: A new growth strategy for Botswana - World Bank BlogsTime to regain the sparkle: A new growth strategy for Botswana  World Bank Blogs

Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks - Mining.comAnglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks  Mining.com

Belararox Ltd. Advances Exploration Projects in Argentina and Botswana - TipRanksBelararox Ltd. Advances Exploration Projects in Argentina and Botswana  TipRanks

Botswana National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Botswana National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Noronex Expands Exploration Efforts in Namibia and Botswana - TipRanksNoronex Expands Exploration Efforts in Namibia and Botswana  TipRanks

Botswana declares public holiday for 'historic' World Athletics Championships men's relay victory - BBCBotswana declares public holiday for 'historic' World Athletics Championships men's relay victory  BBC

Botswana calls for youth, local communities to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy - Global TimesBotswana calls for youth, local communities to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy  Global Times

Government of Botswana and De Beers Group announce first cohort of graduates for International Graduate Development Programme – De Beers Group - De Beers GroupGovernment of Botswana and De Beers Group announce first cohort of graduates for International Graduate Development Programme – De Beers Group  De Beers Group

Botswana Economy Slumps as Lab-Grown Diamonds Spur Market Crisis - Bloomberg.comBotswana Economy Slumps as Lab-Grown Diamonds Spur Market Crisis  Bloomberg.com

Botswana Power Corporation Training Centre’s first-ever green solar energy curriculum - Britishcouncil.orgBotswana Power Corporation Training Centre’s first-ever green solar energy curriculum  Britishcouncil.org

Diamond-Dependent Botswana Weighs $27 Billion Plan to Diversify - Bloomberg.comDiamond-Dependent Botswana Weighs $27 Billion Plan to Diversify  Bloomberg.com

Commonwealth experts encouraged by Botswana’s handling of 2024 elections - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth experts encouraged by Botswana’s handling of 2024 elections  thecommonwealth.org

Seychelles Joins South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius And Namibia In Leading The Charge For Africa Tourism With Unrivaled Passport Strength And Travel Flexibility In 2025: New Report You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldSeychelles Joins South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius And Namibia In Leading The Charge For Africa Tourism With Unrivaled Passport Strength And Travel Flexibility In 2025: New Report You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Rare half-pink, half-colorless 37-carat diamond discovered in Botswana - VnExpress InternationalRare half-pink, half-colorless 37-carat diamond discovered in Botswana  VnExpress International

Botswana was once ‘at risk of extinction’ from HIV. Now it is a world leader in eliminating the virus in children - The GuardianBotswana was once ‘at risk of extinction’ from HIV. Now it is a world leader in eliminating the virus in children  The Guardian

Botswana CBI Program Records 464 Registrations in First Week - IMI DailyBotswana CBI Program Records 464 Registrations in First Week  IMI Daily

Botswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages - The GuardianBotswana’s president declares health emergency over supply shortages  The Guardian

Botswana advances to gold tier on the Path to Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV - World Health Organization (WHO)Botswana advances to gold tier on the Path to Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV  World Health Organization (WHO)

Analysing the quality of Botswana's surface waters in terms of microbial contamination and postulating feasible treatment and removal means - ScienceDirect.comAnalysing the quality of Botswana's surface waters in terms of microbial contamination and postulating feasible treatment and removal means  ScienceDirect.com

India sends humanitarian aid to Botswana for flood relief - News On AIRIndia sends humanitarian aid to Botswana for flood relief  News On AIR

India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati - News On AIRIndia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati  News On AIR

Innovative trend analysis of long-term spatial-temporal rainfall patterns over Botswana: Implications for water resources management - ScienceDirect.comInnovative trend analysis of long-term spatial-temporal rainfall patterns over Botswana: Implications for water resources management  ScienceDirect.com

Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage - Al JazeeraBotswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage  Al Jazeera

Rare pink diamond of ‘astounding weight’ unearthed at a mine in Botswana. See it - Miami HeraldRare pink diamond of ‘astounding weight’ unearthed at a mine in Botswana. See it  Miami Herald

Mozambique president to undertake 6 state visits in 2026 – Canada, Botswana, Angola, Russia, China, Vietnam - Club of MozambiqueMozambique president to undertake 6 state visits in 2026 – Canada, Botswana, Angola, Russia, China, Vietnam  Club of Mozambique

World's Second-Largest Diamond Awaits Pricing After Discovery in Botswana - ScienceAlertWorld's Second-Largest Diamond Awaits Pricing After Discovery in Botswana  ScienceAlert

Terrified Tourists: Watch a Bull Elephant Charge Visitors in a Botswana Marsh - Explorersweb »Terrified Tourists: Watch a Bull Elephant Charge Visitors in a Botswana Marsh  Explorersweb »

Collen Kebinatshipi: Botswana sprinter eyes 400m world record after Tokyo gold - BBCCollen Kebinatshipi: Botswana sprinter eyes 400m world record after Tokyo gold  BBC

New statement of changes to Immigration Rules introduces Botswana visa requirement, higher English standards, and shorter graduate route - Electronic Immigration NetworkNew statement of changes to Immigration Rules introduces Botswana visa requirement, higher English standards, and shorter graduate route  Electronic Immigration Network

Botswana Signs Agreement to Launch US$75K Citizenship by Investment Program - IMI DailyBotswana Signs Agreement to Launch US$75K Citizenship by Investment Program  IMI Daily

Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond Found in Botswana Mine - ColombiaOne.comRare 37-Carat Pink Diamond Found in Botswana Mine  ColombiaOne.com

Botswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine - ReutersBotswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine  Reuters

What is Business Ready and What Does it Mean for Botswana? - World Bank BlogsWhat is Business Ready and What Does it Mean for Botswana?  World Bank Blogs

Botswana central bank holds rate for sixth meeting as inflationary risks weigh - ReutersBotswana central bank holds rate for sixth meeting as inflationary risks weigh  Reuters

De Beers and Botswana were made for each other - Financial TimesDe Beers and Botswana were made for each other  Financial Times

Secretary-General appoints Wenyan Yang of China as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Botswana - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Wenyan Yang of China as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Botswana  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

PRESS RELEASE: MIT Kuo Sharper Center and Government of Botswana Kick Off Programming of Multiyear Collaboration Advancing Prosperity through Entrepreneurship and Innovation - MIT SloanPRESS RELEASE: MIT Kuo Sharper Center and Government of Botswana Kick Off Programming of Multiyear Collaboration Advancing Prosperity through Entrepreneurship and Innovation  MIT Sloan

Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches - The Japan TimesLab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches  The Japan Times

Botswana - Friedrich-Ebert-StiftungBotswana  Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Minergy shares suspended on the Botswana Stock Exchange amid legal dispute - african marketsMinergy shares suspended on the Botswana Stock Exchange amid legal dispute  african markets

Botswana appoints Lazard to advise on De Beers transaction - Financial TimesBotswana appoints Lazard to advise on De Beers transaction  Financial Times

Botswana economy suffers steep contraction in Q2 on diamond sector woes - ReutersBotswana economy suffers steep contraction in Q2 on diamond sector woes  Reuters

Remarkably rare "two-coloured" diamond weighing over 30 carats found in Botswana mine - Caliber.AzRemarkably rare "two-coloured" diamond weighing over 30 carats found in Botswana mine  Caliber.Az

Botswana’s double gold sends the nation into celebration mode - CNNBotswana’s double gold sends the nation into celebration mode  CNN

Jay Shah first ICC chair to visit Botswana, takes up Associate Members issues - Cricbuzz.comJay Shah first ICC chair to visit Botswana, takes up Associate Members issues  Cricbuzz.com

Containerised Electrical & Control System Powers Paste Plant in Botswana - SA Instrumentation & ControlContainerised Electrical & Control System Powers Paste Plant in Botswana  SA Instrumentation & Control

How Attending a Bootcamp in Botswana Re-Shaped My Views Around Storytelling and Leadership - MIT SloanHow Attending a Bootcamp in Botswana Re-Shaped My Views Around Storytelling and Leadership  MIT Sloan

Botswana Reels as Diamonds Lose Their Sparkle - Bloomberg.comBotswana Reels as Diamonds Lose Their Sparkle  Bloomberg.com

Air Botswana to Sell Three Aircraft - AirlineGeeks.comAir Botswana to Sell Three Aircraft  AirlineGeeks.com

Botswana claims gold in men's 4x400m in Tokyo - worldathletics.orgBotswana claims gold in men's 4x400m in Tokyo  worldathletics.org

Botswana pushes for controlling stake in De Beers - Financial TimesBotswana pushes for controlling stake in De Beers  Financial Times

World Lacrosse adds Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe as members - World LacrosseWorld Lacrosse adds Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe as members  World Lacrosse

Botswana can escape the hangman - Amnesty InternationalBotswana can escape the hangman  Amnesty International

Botswana launches new wealth fund to drive diversification and create jobs - ReutersBotswana launches new wealth fund to drive diversification and create jobs  Reuters

Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds - ReutersBotswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds  Reuters

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Publishes an Article Titled “How Eight-Point Decision Changed China” - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Publishes an Article Titled “How Eight-Point Decision Changed China”  fmprc.gov.cn

Botswana Wants to Buy De Beers Controlling Stake by Next Month, President Says - Bloomberg.comBotswana Wants to Buy De Beers Controlling Stake by Next Month, President Says  Bloomberg.com

World Athletics Series: Botswana, Bahamas and Brazil awarded major events - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Series: Botswana, Bahamas and Brazil awarded major events  Olympics.com