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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WAFCON 2024: When, How to Watch Nigeria Take on Botswana - Morocco World NewsWAFCON 2024: When, How to Watch Nigeria Take on Botswana  Morocco World News

Pharmexcil urges exporters to act swiftly as Botswana mandates pre-shipment inspection effective from July 1, 2025 - Pharmabiz.comPharmexcil urges exporters to act swiftly as Botswana mandates pre-shipment inspection effective from July 1, 2025  Pharmabiz.com

Botswana vs. Nigeria (10 Jul, 2025) Live Score - ESPN - ESPNBotswana vs. Nigeria (10 Jul, 2025) Live Score - ESPN  ESPN

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Botswana vs Nigeria LIVE Score Updates: Great game we are living (0-0) - VAVEL.comBotswana vs Nigeria LIVE Score Updates: Great game we are living (0-0)  VAVEL.com

Super Falcons leave it late against Botswana - 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco - Botswana - Women - africanfootball.comSuper Falcons leave it late against Botswana - 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco - Botswana - Women  africanfootball.com

Air Botswana's new board to re-assess fleet, contracts - ch-aviationAir Botswana's new board to re-assess fleet, contracts  ch-aviation

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

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

Botswana to allow currency to depreciate quicker with economy under pressure - MSNBotswana to allow currency to depreciate quicker with economy under pressure  MSN

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

Nigeria vs Botswana preview, time and oda tins to know about di Wafcon match - BBCNigeria vs Botswana preview, time and oda tins to know about di Wafcon match  BBC

Botswana’s Tebogo wins 200m race at Eugene Diamond League - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBotswana’s Tebogo wins 200m race at Eugene Diamond League  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

Nigeria-Botswana: Quiet Strength in the Face of Urgency - cafonline.comNigeria-Botswana: Quiet Strength in the Face of Urgency  cafonline.com

Algeria – Botswana: Two Opposite Paths, One Goal - cafonline.comAlgeria – Botswana: Two Opposite Paths, One Goal  cafonline.com

MATCH FACTS: Nigeria seek back-to-back wins against Botswana in Group B - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Nigeria seek back-to-back wins against Botswana in Group B  cafonline.com

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)

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons battle Botswana, aim for quarterfinal spot - Premium Times NigeriaWAFCON 2024: Super Falcons battle Botswana, aim for quarterfinal spot  Premium Times Nigeria

Algeria 1-0 Botswana Match Highlights l TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 l Matchday 1 - cafonline.comAlgeria 1-0 Botswana Match Highlights l TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 l Matchday 1  cafonline.com

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

MATCH FACTS: Algeria, Botswana clash in Group B showdown in Casablanca - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Algeria, Botswana clash in Group B showdown in Casablanca  cafonline.com

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

India to Bring Cheetahs from Botswana - Drishti IASIndia to Bring Cheetahs from Botswana  Drishti IAS

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Battle Botswana, Eye Quarter-Final Berth - Channels TelevisionWAFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Battle Botswana, Eye Quarter-Final Berth  Channels Television

Botswana v Nigeria | Match Highlights | Women's Africa Cup of Nations - supersport.comBotswana v Nigeria | Match Highlights | Women's Africa Cup of Nations  supersport.com

Super Falcons Face Botswana In WAFCON Group B Fixture - AIT LIVESuper Falcons Face Botswana In WAFCON Group B Fixture  AIT LIVE

Super Falcons don’t change winning Starting XI vs Botswana - scorenigeria.com.ngSuper Falcons don’t change winning Starting XI vs Botswana  scorenigeria.com.ng

WAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Gives Super Falcons Victory Over Botswana - Channels TelevisionWAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Gives Super Falcons Victory Over Botswana  Channels Television

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)

EN, FR, PR: Botswana into women’s U20 football semifinals in Windhoek - COSAFAEN, FR, PR: Botswana into women’s U20 football semifinals in Windhoek  COSAFA

Dangote to build 1.6m barrel tank in Namibia to supply fuel to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia - TRT GlobalDangote to build 1.6m barrel tank in Namibia to supply fuel to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia  TRT Global

WAFCON 2024: Madugu confident of Super Falcons beating Botswana - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON 2024: Madugu confident of Super Falcons beating Botswana  Pan-Africa Football

Karchouni’s early strike secures Algeria’s opening win over Botswana (1) - cafonline.comKarchouni’s early strike secures Algeria’s opening win over Botswana (1)  cafonline.com

2024 WAFCON - Botswana vs Nigeria Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news - Goal.com2024 WAFCON - Botswana vs Nigeria Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news  Goal.com

Deadly Botswana rains made more likely by climate change, rapid urbanization - MongabayDeadly Botswana rains made more likely by climate change, rapid urbanization  Mongabay

Nigeria overcome stingy Botswana to remain perfect, qualify for WAFCON quarters - Pan-Africa FootballNigeria overcome stingy Botswana to remain perfect, qualify for WAFCON quarters  Pan-Africa Football

Late show sees Nigeria beat brave Botswana - supersport.comLate show sees Nigeria beat brave Botswana  supersport.com

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

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

MINING & DISCOVERY - De Beers GroupMINING & DISCOVERY  De Beers Group

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

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

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

Super Falcons vs Botswana Preview: Head-to-Head, Kick-off Time, and How to Watch - Sports247 NigeriaSuper Falcons vs Botswana Preview: Head-to-Head, Kick-off Time, and How to Watch  Sports247 Nigeria

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Botswana Confirmed Line Up - Africa Top SportsWAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Botswana Confirmed Line Up  Africa Top Sports

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)

Wang Yi Meets with Minister of International Relations of Botswana Dr. Phenyo Butale - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Minister of International Relations of Botswana Dr. Phenyo Butale  fmprc.gov.cn

Disappointing Super Falcons Berth WAFCON Q’finals with Late Win against Botswana - THISDAYLIVEDisappointing Super Falcons Berth WAFCON Q’finals with Late Win against Botswana  THISDAYLIVE

Botswana Forum: Education Minister touts Ghana’s stride in TVET transformation - Ghana News AgencyBotswana Forum: Education Minister touts Ghana’s stride in TVET transformation  Ghana News Agency

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

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

National training drive boosts cervical cancer prevention efforts in Botswana - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaNational training drive boosts cervical cancer prevention efforts in Botswana  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Botswana : Gaborone struggles to soothe coal sector crisis - Africa IntelligenceBotswana : Gaborone struggles to soothe coal sector crisis  Africa Intelligence

WAFCON 2024 Match Preview: Botswana vs Nigeria - ACLSportsWAFCON 2024 Match Preview: Botswana vs Nigeria  ACLSports

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 - Governance and Economic Resilience Support Programme (GERSP) - African Development Bank GroupBotswana - Governance and Economic Resilience Support Programme (GERSP)  African Development Bank Group

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

WAFCON: Super Falcons Labour Past Botswana, Advance Into Quarter-finals - Naija TimesWAFCON: Super Falcons Labour Past Botswana, Advance Into Quarter-finals  Naija Times

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

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

Mokoro rides in Botswana: A must-try adventure - NewsBytesMokoro rides in Botswana: A must-try adventure  NewsBytes

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

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

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

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

BRX to start Botswana copper drilling - The AustralianBRX to start Botswana copper drilling  The Australian

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Publishes an Article on the Friendship between China and Botswana over the Past 50 Years_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Publishes an Article on the Friendship between China and Botswana over the Past 50 Years_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

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

WAFCON 2024: Wasteful Super Falcons Edge Past Resilient Botswana - bsnsports.com.ngWAFCON 2024: Wasteful Super Falcons Edge Past Resilient Botswana  bsnsports.com.ng

Botswana VP on diamonds, diversification and Trump tariffs - African BusinessBotswana VP on diamonds, diversification and Trump tariffs  African Business

Impact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Botswana - UNAIDSImpact of US funding freeze on HIV programmes in Botswana  UNAIDS

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

Botswana and the African Development Bank reaffirm strategic partnership to drive private sector-led industrialization - African Development Bank GroupBotswana and the African Development Bank reaffirm strategic partnership to drive private sector-led industrialization  African Development Bank Group

WAFCON 2024: Botswana have great chance to upset Nigeria – Malete - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON 2024: Botswana have great chance to upset Nigeria – Malete  Pan-Africa Football

WAFCON 2024: Botswana Minister dares Mares ahead of Super Falcons clash - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON 2024: Botswana Minister dares Mares ahead of Super Falcons clash  Pan-Africa Football

Botswana issues 400 elephant hunting licenses, drawing fresh opposition - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBotswana issues 400 elephant hunting licenses, drawing fresh opposition  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

WAFCON 2024: Malete promises Super Falcons upset if Botswana stays calm - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON 2024: Malete promises Super Falcons upset if Botswana stays calm  Pan-Africa Football

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

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

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

Botswana still heavily dependent on SA’s Eskom for electricity imports - channelafrica.co.zaBotswana still heavily dependent on SA’s Eskom for electricity imports  channelafrica.co.za

Botswana 0-1 Nigeria: Deadly duo Esther Okoronkwo & Ihezuo rescue Super Falcons again - Pulse Sports NigeriaBotswana 0-1 Nigeria: Deadly duo Esther Okoronkwo & Ihezuo rescue Super Falcons again  Pulse Sports Nigeria

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

WAFCON: Ihezuo strikes late as Nigeria edge Botswana to reach quarter-finals - Vanguard NewsWAFCON: Ihezuo strikes late as Nigeria edge Botswana to reach quarter-finals  Vanguard News

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

Botswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says - EuronewsBotswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says  Euronews

‘This is not the Super Falcons we all know’ — Fans slam coach Magudu as Nigeria struggle to beat Botswana - Pulse Sports Nigeria‘This is not the Super Falcons we all know’ — Fans slam coach Magudu as Nigeria struggle to beat Botswana  Pulse Sports Nigeria

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 wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's trade tariffs - EuronewsBotswana wants to deepen trade with EU amid Trump's trade tariffs  Euronews

Breathtaking beauty in Botswana | Magazine Articles - World Wildlife FundBreathtaking beauty in Botswana | Magazine Articles  World Wildlife Fund

Super Falcons Eyes on Q’final Berth as they Battle Botswana Tonight - THISDAYLIVESuper Falcons Eyes on Q’final Berth as they Battle Botswana Tonight  THISDAYLIVE

Botswana Coach Vows to Exploit Falcons’ Mistakes - News Central TVBotswana Coach Vows to Exploit Falcons’ Mistakes  News Central TV

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

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

Wiring Africa's industrial future: African Development Bank helps spur Botswana's automotive revolution - African Development Bank GroupWiring Africa's industrial future: African Development Bank helps spur Botswana's automotive revolution  African Development Bank Group