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
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Botswana to host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier - ICCBotswana to host ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Division 2 Africa Qualifier  ICC

Awards for Excellence national winners 2025: Botswana - EuromoneyAwards for Excellence national winners 2025: Botswana  Euromoney

Anglo’s Handling of De Beers Sale Irks Stakeholder Botswana - BloombergAnglo’s Handling of De Beers Sale Irks Stakeholder Botswana  Bloomberg

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

Discover Eight Luxury Safari Stays Around the World in 2025 – Unforgettable Safari Experiences in Botswana, Kenya, Sri Lanka and More - Travel And Tour WorldDiscover Eight Luxury Safari Stays Around the World in 2025 – Unforgettable Safari Experiences in Botswana, Kenya, Sri Lanka and More  Travel And Tour World

NexMetals secures $150m LoI from EXIM for Botswana mines redevelopment - Yahoo FinanceNexMetals secures $150m LoI from EXIM for Botswana mines redevelopment  Yahoo Finance

Botswana To Host 2025 Women’s T20 Africa Qualifier Division Two from 20 July; Check Teams, Format - Female CricketBotswana To Host 2025 Women’s T20 Africa Qualifier Division Two from 20 July; Check Teams, Format  Female Cricket

Botswana Devalues Pula Amid Global Diamond Market Slump - DNE AfricaBotswana Devalues Pula Amid Global Diamond Market Slump  DNE Africa

Botswana-focused NexMetals Mining lists on NASDAQ - Mining.comBotswana-focused NexMetals Mining lists on NASDAQ  Mining.com

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

India requires authentication with state for Aadhaar updates to block non-citizens - Biometric UpdateIndia requires authentication with state for Aadhaar updates to block non-citizens  Biometric Update

Botswana - Wildlife, Diamonds, Tourism - BritannicaBotswana - Wildlife, Diamonds, Tourism  Britannica

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 leave it late to down Tunisia in WAFCON Group B thriller - cafonline.comBotswana leave it late to down Tunisia in WAFCON Group B thriller  cafonline.com

Botswana country profile - BBCBotswana country profile  BBC

Botswana eyes Chinese tech to tackle challenges - China DailyBotswana eyes Chinese tech to tackle challenges  China Daily

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)

Botswana's Squad for 2025 Women's T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier, Starting July 20 - Female CricketBotswana's Squad for 2025 Women's T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier, Starting July 20  Female Cricket

Botswana - Wildlife, Economy, Democracy - BritannicaBotswana - Wildlife, Economy, Democracy  Britannica

Botswana - Democracy, Tribalism, Wildlife - BritannicaBotswana - Democracy, Tribalism, Wildlife  Britannica

Botswana launches economic transformation program to diversify economy - CGTN AfricaBotswana launches economic transformation program to diversify economy  CGTN Africa

From Botswana to Kerala: Former student’s journey stuns his 77-yr-old teacher after 30 years - Mathrubhumi EnglishFrom Botswana to Kerala: Former student’s journey stuns his 77-yr-old teacher after 30 years  Mathrubhumi English

Botswana vs Nigeria - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobBotswana vs Nigeria - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

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)

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

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

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria beat Botswana to book quarter-final spot - BBCWafcon 2024: Nigeria beat Botswana to book quarter-final spot  BBC

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

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

WHO Botswana Q2 newsletter 2025 - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO Botswana Q2 newsletter 2025  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

There's a New, Unexpected Reason to Visit One of the World's Ultimate Safari Destinations - Travel + LeisureThere's a New, Unexpected Reason to Visit One of the World's Ultimate Safari Destinations  Travel + Leisure

NexMetals Secures $150M LoI from EXIM for Botswana Mines Redevelopment - Discovery AlertNexMetals Secures $150M LoI from EXIM for Botswana Mines Redevelopment  Discovery Alert

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)

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

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

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

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

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: Nigeria draw Algeria to win Group B, Botswana stay alive in dramatic fashion - Pan-Africa FootballWAFCON: Nigeria draw Algeria to win Group B, Botswana stay alive in dramatic fashion  Pan-Africa Football

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

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

Africa: Wafcon 2024 - DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory - allAfrica.comAfrica: Wafcon 2024 - DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out With Grit and Glory  allAfrica.com

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

Nigeria into quarter-finals as Ihezuo sinks battling Botswana - cafonline.comNigeria into quarter-finals as Ihezuo sinks battling Botswana  cafonline.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wafcon 2024: How underdogs Botswana will live a dream at finals - BBCWafcon 2024: How underdogs Botswana will live a dream at finals  BBC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

De Beers, Botswana Make New Diamond Sales Deal Official - nationaljeweler.comDe Beers, Botswana Make New Diamond Sales Deal Official  nationaljeweler.com

Botswana - General DebateBotswana  General Debate

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

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

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

Botswana Vice President lauds African Development Bank’s 60-year legacy, urges economic resilient Africa - African Development Bank GroupBotswana Vice President lauds African Development Bank’s 60-year legacy, urges economic resilient Africa  African Development Bank Group

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

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

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

Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Pays a Courtesy Call to Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Hon. Lesego Chombo_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China - fmprc.gov.cnChinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong Pays a Courtesy Call to Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Hon. Lesego Chombo_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  fmprc.gov.cn

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

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

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

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

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

Botswana media guide - BBCBotswana media guide  BBC

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

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

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

PLN granted uranium project in Botswana - The AustralianPLN granted uranium project in Botswana  The Australian

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

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 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 Launches Ambitious Economic Transformation Plan to Break Diamond Dependency - Medafrica TimesBotswana Launches Ambitious Economic Transformation Plan to Break Diamond Dependency  Medafrica Times

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