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 mandates 24% local stake in new mining concessions - Mining TechnologyBotswana mandates 24% local stake in new mining concessions  Mining Technology

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 - UNDPBotswana’s jewel: How unlocking investments in nature can drive economic prosperity for all  UNDP

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

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

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

Botswana "Close to Negotiating Zero US Tariff on Diamonds" - IDEX OnlineBotswana "Close to Negotiating Zero US Tariff on Diamonds"  IDEX Online

Unipesa and MobiPay Botswana Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cross-Border Payments - ReutersUnipesa and MobiPay Botswana Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cross-Border Payments  Reuters

Botswana declares public holiday to celebrate men's 4x400m win at World Athletics Championships - India TodayBotswana declares public holiday to celebrate men's 4x400m win at World Athletics Championships  India Today

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

How Uganda Cranes players rated in the 1-0 win over Botswana - Kawowo SportsHow Uganda Cranes players rated in the 1-0 win over Botswana  Kawowo Sports

Tanzania vs Botswana, 4th Match, Group B - Cricbuzz.comTanzania vs Botswana, 4th Match, Group B  Cricbuzz.com

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups for Botswana vs Uganda - Foot Africa2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups for Botswana vs Uganda  Foot Africa

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

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

Botswana’s Vice President Calls for United African Push Toward Digital Transformation - TechAfrica NewsBotswana’s Vice President Calls for United African Push Toward Digital Transformation  TechAfrica News

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines - Mining WeeklyBotswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines  Mining Weekly

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

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 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 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 says pulled diamond sale wasn’t an ‘emergency’ auction - Mining WeeklyBotswana says pulled diamond sale wasn’t an ‘emergency’ auction  Mining Weekly

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

Tourists Describe Terrifying Moment Elephant Guarding Calves Charged Them on Botswana Safari - People.comTourists Describe Terrifying Moment Elephant Guarding Calves Charged Them on Botswana Safari  People.com

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025: Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi fires world lead in men's 400m semi-final - Olympics.comWorld Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025: Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi fires world lead in men's 400m semi-final  Olympics.com

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

Anglo draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks - The Northern MinerAnglo draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks  The Northern Miner

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

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

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

Botswana Claims Diamond Tender Didn’t ‘Fail,’ Wasn’t ‘Emergency’ Auction - RapaportBotswana Claims Diamond Tender Didn’t ‘Fail,’ Wasn’t ‘Emergency’ Auction  Rapaport

Okavango: "It wasn't an Emergency Tender" - IDEX OnlineOkavango: "It wasn't an Emergency Tender"  IDEX Online

Botswana Mandates 24% Local Stake in Mining Concessions - Discovery AlertBotswana Mandates 24% Local Stake in Mining Concessions  Discovery Alert

Experience Botswana beyond the bucket list with The Pack - Atta TravelExperience Botswana beyond the bucket list with The Pack  Atta Travel

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 »

Saudi Buys EA, Botswana Eyes De Beers & Jamie Dimon Warns… | Who said What?S2E14 - The Daily Brief by ZerodhaSaudi Buys EA, Botswana Eyes De Beers & Jamie Dimon Warns… | Who said What?S2E14  The Daily Brief by Zerodha

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

Botswana claims gold in men's 4x400m in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25 - worldathletics.orgBotswana claims gold in men's 4x400m in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25  worldathletics.org

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

Tourists speak out after elephant charges at them during safari - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTourists speak out after elephant charges at them during safari  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Botswana Sets New CBI Price Floor at $75K, Launches Early 2026 - IMI DailyBotswana Sets New CBI Price Floor at $75K, Launches Early 2026  IMI Daily

What Caused Botswana’s Public Health Emergency? - Foreign PolicyWhat Caused Botswana’s Public Health Emergency?  Foreign Policy

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Uganda Edge Botswana as Guinea Stun Mozambique in Race for Second Spot - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Uganda Edge Botswana as Guinea Stun Mozambique in Race for Second Spot  Africa Top Sports

Chief Justice Mumba Malila with Botswana President Duma Boko in Gaborone, Botswana. Dr Malila is leading Zambia’s delegation at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum. The forum, which was officially opened by President Boko on Wedne - facebook.comChief Justice Mumba Malila with Botswana President Duma Boko in Gaborone, Botswana. Dr Malila is leading Zambia’s delegation at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum. The forum, which was officially opened by President Boko on Wedne  facebook.com

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

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 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

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 seeks to secure control of De Beers by October - Mining.comBotswana seeks to secure control of De Beers by October  Mining.com

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

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

Anglo makes Botswana key to finalising De Beers sale - MiningmxAnglo makes Botswana key to finalising De Beers sale  Miningmx

Botswana Hosts First MIT Kuo Sharper Center Early-Stage Program Demo Day - CIO AfricaBotswana Hosts First MIT Kuo Sharper Center Early-Stage Program Demo Day  CIO Africa

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

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

Kebinatshipi becomes Botswana's first men's world champion with 400m win in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25 - worldathletics.orgKebinatshipi becomes Botswana's first men's world champion with 400m win in Tokyo | News | Tokyo 25  worldathletics.org

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 Announces Citizenship By Investment Programme To Supplement Diamond Export Revenues - WeeTrackerBotswana Announces Citizenship By Investment Programme To Supplement Diamond Export Revenues  WeeTracker

Botswana aims to buy majority stake in De Beers by October end - Mining TechnologyBotswana aims to buy majority stake in De Beers by October end  Mining Technology

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

NexMetals drills wide copper-nickel zones in Botswana - The Northern MinerNexMetals drills wide copper-nickel zones in Botswana  The Northern Miner

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

Botswana’s Sefalana achieves record $800mn revenue on strong regional diversification - MarketScreenerBotswana’s Sefalana achieves record $800mn revenue on strong regional diversification  MarketScreener

My incredible horse-riding safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta - The TimesMy incredible horse-riding safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta  The Times

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

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 offers U.S. duty-free access to its diamonds in exchange for 0% tariff - Business Insider AfricaBotswana offers U.S. duty-free access to its diamonds in exchange for 0% tariff  Business Insider Africa

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

Japan-Botswana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Botswana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Uganda Cranes seek win in Botswana to boost World Cup qualification hopes - Kawowo SportsUganda Cranes seek win in Botswana to boost World Cup qualification hopes  Kawowo Sports

Botswana v Uganda | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF - supersport.comBotswana v Uganda | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF  supersport.com

Botswana signs $12 billion investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings - ReutersBotswana signs $12 billion investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings  Reuters

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

Botswana vs Uganda: Why the Cranes can no longer afford any mistakes - Foot AfricaBotswana vs Uganda: Why the Cranes can no longer afford any mistakes  Foot Africa

IKS UNIVEN Student Champions Indigenous Wisdom at UGO International Fellowship - University of VendaIKS UNIVEN Student Champions Indigenous Wisdom at UGO International Fellowship  University of Venda

Dream big, Botswana Veep urges Zambian youths – Zambia - Zambia: News Diggers!Dream big, Botswana Veep urges Zambian youths – Zambia  Zambia: News Diggers!

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

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)

UAE delivers 91 tonnes of medical supplies to Botswana - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineUAE delivers 91 tonnes of medical supplies to Botswana  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

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

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

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

Air Botswana received $64mn state aid confirms minister - ch-aviationAir Botswana received $64mn state aid confirms minister  ch-aviation

Duma Boko, President of Botswana: the world will listen to Africa - BBCDuma Boko, President of Botswana: the world will listen to Africa  BBC

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

World Athletics Championship: Botswana snatch gold from USA in 4x400m relays - BBCWorld Athletics Championship: Botswana snatch gold from USA in 4x400m relays  BBC

Q&A: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo on his Olympic triumph; African sprinters - Al JazeeraQ&A: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo on his Olympic triumph; African sprinters  Al Jazeera

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

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

African Development Bank approves $304 million loan to support Botswana's fiscal stability and economic reforms - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank approves $304 million loan to support Botswana's fiscal stability and economic reforms  African Development Bank Group

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

Botswana Defends Slaughtering Elephants - allAfrica.comBotswana Defends Slaughtering Elephants  allAfrica.com

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