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
Botswana - Timeline - BBC

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Botswana Arrive In Bengaluru For Training Camp, 6 T20 Warm-up Games - Cricket.comBotswana Arrive In Bengaluru For Training Camp, 6 T20 Warm-up Games  Cricket.com

Exclusive: India works diplomatic hotlines from South Africa to Botswana to bring home next batch of cheetahs - The Indian ExpressExclusive: India works diplomatic hotlines from South Africa to Botswana to bring home next batch of cheetahs  The Indian Express

Can Botswana take control of diamond giant De Beers? - Financial TimesCan Botswana take control of diamond giant De Beers?  Financial Times

India sends humanitarian aid to Botswana for flood relief - - NewsonairIndia sends humanitarian aid to Botswana for flood relief -  Newsonair

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

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

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

Botswana v Malawi | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 - ICCBotswana v Malawi | Match Highlights | Africa Qualifier Div 2 | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026  ICC

Botswana Diamonds secures licences with AI exploration - Yahoo FinanceBotswana Diamonds secures licences with AI exploration  Yahoo Finance

Andersen Global Adds Member Firm in Botswana, Broadening Regional Coverage - Business WireAndersen Global Adds Member Firm in Botswana, Broadening Regional Coverage  Business Wire

Botswana seeks control of De Beers - Mining.comBotswana seeks control of De Beers  Mining.com

Chinese culture show performed at school in Gaborone, Botswana - Global TimesChinese culture show performed at school in Gaborone, Botswana  Global Times

Botswana country profile - BBCBotswana country profile  BBC

Botswana President: “De Beers Is Not Doing Its Job” - JCK MagazineBotswana President: “De Beers Is Not Doing Its Job”  JCK Magazine

Botswana Diamonds Uses AI to Secure Four New Prospecting Licences Across 2,600km² - iAfrica.comBotswana Diamonds Uses AI to Secure Four New Prospecting Licences Across 2,600km²  iAfrica.com

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)

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

India Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati - - NewsonairIndia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Botswana & Kiribati -  Newsonair

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

De Beers sale is preferred option amid Botswana takeover fears, Anglo chief says - Financial TimesDe Beers sale is preferred option amid Botswana takeover fears, Anglo chief says  Financial Times

‘We Want to Determine If There is Even a Need for a CBDC,’ Says Bank of Botswana - BitKE‘We Want to Determine If There is Even a Need for a CBDC,’ Says Bank of Botswana  BitKE

Botswana Wants Controlling Stake in De Beers - IDEX OnlineBotswana Wants Controlling Stake in De Beers  IDEX Online

Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that - The ConversationWomen in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that  The Conversation

Botswana’s severe drought and the struggle to adapt - PreventionWeb.netBotswana’s severe drought and the struggle to adapt  PreventionWeb.net

Lesego Chombo: Miss World Africa beauty queen and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister - BBCLesego Chombo: Miss World Africa beauty queen and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister  BBC

PM Modi congratulates Duma Boko on being elected Botswana president - The HinduPM Modi congratulates Duma Boko on being elected Botswana president  The Hindu

Botswana diamond giant Debswana slashes output as demand falls - BBCBotswana diamond giant Debswana slashes output as demand falls  BBC

South Africa, Botswana ranked among the best countries on earth - Business Insider AfricaSouth Africa, Botswana ranked among the best countries on earth  Business Insider Africa

Botswana and Namibia MoU could boost gambling investment across both markets - igamingbusiness.comBotswana and Namibia MoU could boost gambling investment across both markets  igamingbusiness.com

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Botswana President Duma Boko - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Botswana President Duma Boko  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

HIV and TB Overview: Botswana - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Botswana  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

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

How Attending a Bootcamp in Botswana Re-Shaped My Views Around Storytelling and Leadership - mitsloan.mit.eduHow Attending a Bootcamp in Botswana Re-Shaped My Views Around Storytelling and Leadership  mitsloan.mit.edu

GG Mothai: Aid cuts are putting LGBTIQ+ lives at risk in rural Botswana - Amnesty InternationalGG Mothai: Aid cuts are putting LGBTIQ+ lives at risk in rural Botswana  Amnesty International

Botswana floods: Schools and roads closed after relentless rain - BBCBotswana floods: Schools and roads closed after relentless rain  BBC

MIT Sloan’s Legatum Center and the government of Botswana launch a strategic collaboration to drive economic growth - mitsloan.mit.eduMIT Sloan’s Legatum Center and the government of Botswana launch a strategic collaboration to drive economic growth  mitsloan.mit.edu

Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana 2025 - Red BullRed Bull Dance Your Style Botswana 2025  Red Bull

Botswana to slash growth forecast amid prolonged diamond market downturn - ReutersBotswana to slash growth forecast amid prolonged diamond market downturn  Reuters

World Bank enterprise surveys in Botswana: 13 years later - World Bank BlogsWorld Bank enterprise surveys in Botswana: 13 years later  World Bank Blogs

Botswana is buzzing with ideas on Sustainable Agriculture - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupBotswana is buzzing with ideas on Sustainable Agriculture  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Botswana Eyes Spending Cuts as Diamond Slump Hits Economy - Bloomberg.comBotswana Eyes Spending Cuts as Diamond Slump Hits Economy  Bloomberg.com

Spatial analysis and associated risk factors of HIV prevalence in Botswana: insights from the 2021 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V) - BMC Infectious DiseasesSpatial analysis and associated risk factors of HIV prevalence in Botswana: insights from the 2021 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V)  BMC Infectious Diseases

Tunisia – Botswana, Giving Their All to Survive - cafonline.comTunisia – Botswana, Giving Their All to Survive  cafonline.com

Botswana wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's trade tariffs - Euronews.comBotswana wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's trade tariffs  Euronews.com

Deadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated - VOA - Voice of America English NewsDeadly floods in Botswana kill 9; nearly 2,000 people evacuated  VOA - Voice of America English News

3rd Place Playoff: Botswana Women vs Malawi Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report - Female Cricket3rd Place Playoff: Botswana Women vs Malawi Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report  Female Cricket

Botswana vs Nigeria highlights: Super Falcons enter Wafcon quarter final wit Ihezuo late goal - BBCBotswana vs Nigeria highlights: Super Falcons enter Wafcon quarter final wit Ihezuo late goal  BBC

Synthetic Stones Are Sinking Botswana’s Diamond-Based Economy - World Politics ReviewSynthetic Stones Are Sinking Botswana’s Diamond-Based Economy  World Politics Review

Industry hails overdue Botswana-De Beers diamond deal - VOA - Voice of America English NewsIndustry hails overdue Botswana-De Beers diamond deal  VOA - Voice of America English News

Anglo in talks with Botswana about increased De Beers stake - News24Anglo in talks with Botswana about increased De Beers stake  News24

Botswana positioning itself to gain majority control of De Beers - African Mining MarketBotswana positioning itself to gain majority control of De Beers  African Mining Market

Botswana sees opportunity in China's zero-tariff offer - IPP MediaBotswana sees opportunity in China's zero-tariff offer  IPP Media

Botswana joins Belgium as center for diamond certification - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBotswana joins Belgium as center for diamond certification  VOA - Voice of America English News

Unlocking Prosperity Through Innovation: Micro-investing in Botswana - Welcome to the United NationsUnlocking Prosperity Through Innovation: Micro-investing in Botswana  Welcome to the United Nations

LeFlore studies lion movements in Botswana to understand the keys to their survival - Bates CollegeLeFlore studies lion movements in Botswana to understand the keys to their survival  Bates College

Botswana launches SWM Legal Hub to strengthen wildlife conservation and management - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBotswana launches SWM Legal Hub to strengthen wildlife conservation and management  Food and Agriculture Organization

Breathtaking beauty in Botswana - World Wildlife FundBreathtaking beauty in Botswana  World Wildlife Fund

Botswana travel - Lonely PlanetBotswana travel  Lonely Planet

As Botswana celebrates 58 years of independence, here’s how an ‘unfortunate marriage’ transformed it into a southern African exemplar - Down To EarthAs Botswana celebrates 58 years of independence, here’s how an ‘unfortunate marriage’ transformed it into a southern African exemplar  Down To Earth

Bahamas, Botswana and Brazil to host World Athletics Series events | PRESS-RELEASES - worldathletics.orgBahamas, Botswana and Brazil to host World Athletics Series events | PRESS-RELEASES  worldathletics.org

Botswana, De Beers sign long-delayed diamonds deal - ReutersBotswana, De Beers sign long-delayed diamonds deal  Reuters

Government of the Republic of Botswana De Beers - Slaughter and MayGovernment of the Republic of Botswana De Beers  Slaughter and May

Botswana Turns A Political Page - Global Finance MagazineBotswana Turns A Political Page  Global Finance Magazine

PRESS RELEASE: MIT Kuo Sharper Center and Government of Botswana Kick Off Programming of Multiyear Collaboration Advancing Prosperity through Entrepreneurship and Innovation - mitsloan.mit.eduPRESS RELEASE: MIT Kuo Sharper Center and Government of Botswana Kick Off Programming of Multiyear Collaboration Advancing Prosperity through Entrepreneurship and Innovation  mitsloan.mit.edu

Botswana launches economic transformation program to diversify economy - XinhuaBotswana launches economic transformation program to diversify economy  Xinhua

Botswana president aims to clinch De Beers deal, diversify economy - ReutersBotswana president aims to clinch De Beers deal, diversify economy  Reuters

EU COVID-19 Response in Botswana - EEASEU COVID-19 Response in Botswana  EEAS

Botswana Beyond Diamonds - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesBotswana Beyond Diamonds  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

What the world can learn from Botswana - The EconomistWhat the world can learn from Botswana  The Economist

Botswana’s election shock: analyst reflects on why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years - The ConversationBotswana’s election shock: analyst reflects on why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years  The Conversation

Botswana hunting revenues almost double amid UK opposition - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBotswana hunting revenues almost double amid UK opposition  VOA - Voice of America English News

Botswana, De Beers reach diamond sales agreement after years of negotiations - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBotswana, De Beers reach diamond sales agreement after years of negotiations  VOA - Voice of America English News

Anglo negotiating with Botswana for increased stake in De Beers - MiningmxAnglo negotiating with Botswana for increased stake in De Beers  Miningmx

Botswana Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerBotswana Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Botswana - General DebateBotswana  General Debate

Botswana confronts challenges head-on in transition to digital data collection and management - World Bank BlogsBotswana confronts challenges head-on in transition to digital data collection and management  World Bank Blogs

Botswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says - Euronews.comBotswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says  Euronews.com

Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market - ReutersBotswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market  Reuters

Catalyzing Botswana's Creative Renaissance: Insights from the 2025 Stakeholder Feedback Exchange Workshop - UNESCOCatalyzing Botswana's Creative Renaissance: Insights from the 2025 Stakeholder Feedback Exchange Workshop  UNESCO

Thero Makepe navigates political struggles and family history across Botswana and South Africa - British Journal of PhotographyThero Makepe navigates political struggles and family history across Botswana and South Africa  British Journal of Photography

In a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key? - The ConversationIn a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key?  The Conversation

Botswana’s Government to acquire controlling stake in De Beers - Yahoo FinanceBotswana’s Government to acquire controlling stake in De Beers  Yahoo Finance

Botswana sets sights on enhanced health outcomes with the development of new immunization strategy - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaBotswana sets sights on enhanced health outcomes with the development of new immunization strategy  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

UN-Habitat sub-regional office for southern Africa launched in Botswana - XinhuaUN-Habitat sub-regional office for southern Africa launched in Botswana  Xinhua

Botswana election: Wind of change – Democracy and society - ips-journal.euBotswana election: Wind of change – Democracy and society  ips-journal.eu

Botswana election: BDP party loses power after nearly six decades to Duma Boko's UDC - BBCBotswana election: BDP party loses power after nearly six decades to Duma Boko's UDC  BBC

Tsodilo Hills, Botswana - The Metropolitan Museum of ArtTsodilo Hills, Botswana  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana - BBCHow Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana  BBC

Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market - ReutersBotswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market  Reuters

Botswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable - BBCBotswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable  BBC

New president says Botswana's smooth transfer of power sets example - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNew president says Botswana's smooth transfer of power sets example  VOA - Voice of America English News

National Consultative Forum on the Development of Botswana’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaNational Consultative Forum on the Development of Botswana’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Botswana’s new president is a human rights lawyer on a mission - The Christian Science MonitorBotswana’s new president is a human rights lawyer on a mission  The Christian Science Monitor

Huge 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be world’s second-largest, unearthed in Botswana - CNNHuge 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be world’s second-largest, unearthed in Botswana  CNN

Top diamond exporter Botswana aims to diversify its economic base - Washington DiplomatTop diamond exporter Botswana aims to diversify its economic base  Washington Diplomat

A first-time guide to Botswana - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to Botswana  Lonely Planet

Southern African countries build $45M military depot in Botswana - VOA - Voice of America English NewsSouthern African countries build $45M military depot in Botswana  VOA - Voice of America English News

World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana - Al JazeeraWorld’s second largest diamond found in Botswana  Al Jazeera

Botswana closes doors on foreign teachers, truck drivers - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBotswana closes doors on foreign teachers, truck drivers  VOA - Voice of America English News

Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades - ReutersBotswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades  Reuters