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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Cobre and BHP begin drilling at Botswana copper venture - Mining WeeklyCobre and BHP begin drilling at Botswana copper venture  Mining Weekly

South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and North West Province Tourism Flourish as Inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing Event Boosts Regional Economic Growth - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and North West Province Tourism Flourish as Inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing Event Boosts Regional Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

L2 Empuraan Box Office Collection: Mohanlal film sets records bigger than any Indian movie in Botswana - PinkvillaL2 Empuraan Box Office Collection: Mohanlal film sets records bigger than any Indian movie in Botswana  Pinkvilla

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

In Botswana, a conservation success story has come with deadly consequences - Australian Broadcasting CorporationIn Botswana, a conservation success story has come with deadly consequences  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

World athlete of the year Tebogo welcomes stars to Botswana - supersport.comWorld athlete of the year Tebogo welcomes stars to Botswana  supersport.com

Private banking awards national winners 2025: Botswana - EuromoneyPrivate banking awards national winners 2025: Botswana  Euromoney

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

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 country profile - BBCBotswana country profile  BBC

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

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)

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

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

New start for Botswana, now comes the hard part - Times of IndiaNew start for Botswana, now comes the hard part  Times of India

Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers conclude negotiations on rough diamond sales agreement - De Beers GroupGovernment of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers conclude negotiations on rough diamond sales agreement  De Beers Group

Botswana Considering New 615 Megawatt Coal-Fired Power Plant - Bloomberg.comBotswana Considering New 615 Megawatt Coal-Fired Power Plant  Bloomberg.com

Botswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens - Mining WeeklyBotswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens  Mining Weekly

A Majestic Menace: Who’s paying the price for Botswana's elephant conservation success story? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationA Majestic Menace: Who’s paying the price for Botswana's elephant conservation success story?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Belararox Identifies Copper Targets in Botswana - Finance News NetworkBelararox Identifies Copper Targets in Botswana  Finance News Network

BRX sets the scene for Botswana copper drilling - The AustralianBRX sets the scene for Botswana copper drilling  The Australian

Scatec starts commercial operation of solar power plant in Botswana - scatec.comScatec starts commercial operation of solar power plant in Botswana  scatec.com

With drought-hardy cows, Botswana's NDC puts adaptation over emissions - Climate Home NewsWith drought-hardy cows, Botswana's NDC puts adaptation over emissions  Climate Home News

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

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

Ker & Downey opens luxury safari camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta - Travel WeeklyKer & Downey opens luxury safari camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta  Travel Weekly

Legacy & New Life: Desert & Delta Safaris Introduce Sediba Sa Rona in Khwai - Atta TravelLegacy & New Life: Desert & Delta Safaris Introduce Sediba Sa Rona in Khwai  Atta Travel

Botswana erupts in celebration as Olympic medallists including Tebogo return from Paris 2024 - Olympics.comBotswana erupts in celebration as Olympic medallists including Tebogo return from Paris 2024  Olympics.com

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

BAPS Delegation Meets Botswana's Foreign Minister, Gaborone, Botswana - BAPS Swaminarayan SansthaBAPS Delegation Meets Botswana's Foreign Minister, Gaborone, Botswana  BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Botswana’s severe drought and the struggle to adapt - PreventionWebBotswana’s severe drought and the struggle to adapt  PreventionWeb

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

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 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

Botswana - General DebateBotswana  General Debate

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

World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana - CNBCWorld’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana  CNBC

Remarks by Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete at the ECA-Government of Botswana Meeting - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaRemarks by Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete at the ECA-Government of Botswana Meeting  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Botswana diamonds: World's second-biggest stone found by Canadian firm Lucara - BBCBotswana diamonds: World's second-biggest stone found by Canadian firm Lucara  BBC

Shooting an Elephant in Botswana - Foreign PolicyShooting an Elephant in Botswana  Foreign Policy

Standard Chartered exploring potential sale of wealth and retail banking units in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia - FinTech FuturesStandard Chartered exploring potential sale of wealth and retail banking units in Botswana, Uganda and Zambia  FinTech Futures

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

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

VIDEO: Elephants and humans are coming into conflict in Botswana. - Australian Broadcasting CorporationVIDEO: Elephants and humans are coming into conflict in Botswana.  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

AUDIO: Elephants cause chaos in Botswana - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAUDIO: Elephants cause chaos in Botswana  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group confirm diamond partnership for the next generation - De Beers GroupGovernment of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group confirm diamond partnership for the next generation  De Beers Group

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

Botswana Enters the Space Age with Historic BOTSAT-1 Launch - TechAfrica NewsBotswana Enters the Space Age with Historic BOTSAT-1 Launch  TechAfrica News

MIT Sloan’s Legatum Center and the government of Botswana launch a strategic collaboration to drive economic growth - MIT SloanMIT Sloan’s Legatum Center and the government of Botswana launch a strategic collaboration to drive economic growth  MIT Sloan

Botswana: Technical Assistance Report-Enhancing the Forecasting Policy and Analysis System at the Bank of Botswana - International Monetary FundBotswana: Technical Assistance Report-Enhancing the Forecasting Policy and Analysis System at the Bank of Botswana  International Monetary Fund

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

Botswana election: Wind of change – Democracy and society - IPS JournalBotswana election: Wind of change – Democracy and society  IPS Journal

Botswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens - MoneywebBotswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens  Moneyweb

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

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

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

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

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 enters space age with BOTSAT-1 satellite launch - ITWeb AfricaBotswana enters space age with BOTSAT-1 satellite launch  ITWeb Africa

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

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 considers new 615 MW coal-fired power station - African Mining MarketBotswana considers new 615 MW coal-fired power station  African Mining Market

Mozambique: Botswana wants to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector - Club of MozambiqueMozambique: Botswana wants to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector  Club of Mozambique

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

De Beers, Botswana finalise talks on diamonds deal - ReutersDe Beers, Botswana finalise talks on diamonds deal  Reuters

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

Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects in Botswana - fundsforNGOsGrant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects in Botswana  fundsforNGOs

Botswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands - ReutersBotswana flash floods kill seven, displace thousands  Reuters

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

Botswana’s new president: who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for? - The ConversationBotswana’s new president: who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?  The Conversation

Thousands turn out for inauguration of Botswana’s new president, who calls for unity - AP NewsThousands turn out for inauguration of Botswana’s new president, who calls for unity  AP News

Country cooperation strategy 2024-2027, Botswana - World Health Organization (WHO)Country cooperation strategy 2024-2027, Botswana  World Health Organization (WHO)

Botswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6 bln diamond project launch - ReutersBotswana flags synthetic gem threat ahead of $6 bln diamond project launch  Reuters

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond - BBCWatch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond  BBC

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

Elephants cause chaos in Botswana - Australian Broadcasting CorporationElephants cause chaos in Botswana  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers - AP NewsBotswana, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers  AP News

New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy - France 24New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy  France 24

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

Transformation of African economies - The case of Botswana as a gateway to doing business in Africa - EuractivTransformation of African economies - The case of Botswana as a gateway to doing business in Africa  Euractiv

Botswana's Debswana diamond sales fall over 50% in first nine months of 2024 - ReutersBotswana's Debswana diamond sales fall over 50% in first nine months of 2024  Reuters

BHP earns right to take 75% stake in Cobre's Botswana projects - ReutersBHP earns right to take 75% stake in Cobre's Botswana projects  Reuters

Belararox Identifies Key Copper Targets in Botswana’s Kalahari Belt - TipRanksBelararox Identifies Key Copper Targets in Botswana’s Kalahari Belt  TipRanks

De Beers upbeat on Botswana diamond pact after meeting new president - ReutersDe Beers upbeat on Botswana diamond pact after meeting new president  Reuters

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

Ker & Downey Botswana opens new Delta camp - tourismupdate.co.zaKer & Downey Botswana opens new Delta camp  tourismupdate.co.za

Diamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades - Financial TimesDiamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades  Financial Times

Botswana submits its first Quadrennial Periodic Report under the UNESCO 2005 Convention - UNESCOBotswana submits its first Quadrennial Periodic Report under the UNESCO 2005 Convention  UNESCO

Devastating floods in Botswana: UNICEF calls for US$350,000 to support children and families - UnicefDevastating floods in Botswana: UNICEF calls for US$350,000 to support children and families  Unicef

Botswana must mend ties with ‘golden egg’ De Beers, new president says - Financial TimesBotswana must mend ties with ‘golden egg’ De Beers, new president says  Financial Times

A man nabbed with stolen bakkie and goats at the border - TaungDailyNewsA man nabbed with stolen bakkie and goats at the border  TaungDailyNews

Botswana’s Pivotal Elections - Council on Foreign RelationsBotswana’s Pivotal Elections  Council on Foreign Relations

Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties - Al JazeeraGhana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties  Al Jazeera

Mozambique and Botswana agree on closer ties – Watch - Club of MozambiqueMozambique and Botswana agree on closer ties – Watch  Club of Mozambique

Botswana - IFADBotswana  IFAD

Scatec reaches financial close in Botswana and prepares for construction start - scatec.comScatec reaches financial close in Botswana and prepares for construction start  scatec.com