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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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

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

Botswana Partners with PEMANDU to Drive Nationwide Digital Transformation - TechAfrica NewsBotswana Partners with PEMANDU to Drive Nationwide Digital Transformation  TechAfrica News

Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings - The Times of IndiaBotswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings  The Times of India

Diamond Slump: S&P Cuts Botswana Credit Rating - IDEX OnlineDiamond Slump: S&P Cuts Botswana Credit Rating  IDEX Online

Botswana - Semi-arid, Subtropical, Rainfall - BritannicaBotswana - Semi-arid, Subtropical, Rainfall  Britannica

Botswana Has Credit Rating Cut by S&P on Diamond Slump - Bloomberg.comBotswana Has Credit Rating Cut by S&P on Diamond Slump  Bloomberg.com

Logistics providers join hands to deliver IDA Foundation aid to Botswana - Logistics Update AfricaLogistics providers join hands to deliver IDA Foundation aid to Botswana  Logistics Update Africa

De Beers and Botswana were made for each other - Financial TimesDe Beers and Botswana were made for each other  Financial Times

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

Zimbabwe Unites With Indonesia, South Africa, Botswana, China, Egypt, Tanzania And More In Canada’s New Travel Advisory This Fall Due To Political And Social Changes - Travel And Tour WorldZimbabwe Unites With Indonesia, South Africa, Botswana, China, Egypt, Tanzania And More In Canada’s New Travel Advisory This Fall Due To Political And Social Changes  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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

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

UN report urges Botswana government to combat marginalization of indigenous peoples - Jurist.orgUN report urges Botswana government to combat marginalization of indigenous peoples  Jurist.org

Elephants and Lions of Botswana – Okavango Delta in 4K - MSNElephants and Lions of Botswana – Okavango Delta in 4K  MSN

World Athletics championships: Letsile Tebogo’s inspiring sprinting journey – ‘Without sport, believe I would be behind bars’ - The Indian ExpressWorld Athletics championships: Letsile Tebogo’s inspiring sprinting journey – ‘Without sport, believe I would be behind bars’  The Indian Express

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

Gaborone United ‘break all records’ to put Botswana on world football map - The GuardianGaborone United ‘break all records’ to put Botswana on world football map  The Guardian

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 Achieves Historic Milestone in Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission - Angels in MedicineBotswana Achieves Historic Milestone in Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission  Angels in Medicine

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

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

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

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

An IP Judgment In Botswana - Trademark - Botswana - MondaqAn IP Judgment In Botswana - Trademark - Botswana  Mondaq

How lab-grown diamonds cause Southern Africa an economic headache - TRT FrançaisHow lab-grown diamonds cause Southern Africa an economic headache  TRT Français

Back to the Delta – on safari in Botswana - GeographicalBack to the Delta – on safari in Botswana  Geographical

UN Expert Urges Botswana to Recognise Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Lands - DevdiscourseUN Expert Urges Botswana to Recognise Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Lands  Devdiscourse

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

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

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)

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

Botswana restricts commercial use of Boko’s image - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineBotswana restricts commercial use of Boko’s image  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

African iGaming Alliance Appoints Former Botswana Regulator Peter Kesitilwe as CEO - European Gaming Industry NewsAfrican iGaming Alliance Appoints Former Botswana Regulator Peter Kesitilwe as CEO  European Gaming Industry News

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

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

Think You Know Diamonds? Lily James’ Botswana Journey Will Surprise You - Only Natural DiamondsThink You Know Diamonds? Lily James’ Botswana Journey Will Surprise You  Only Natural Diamonds

Diamond Crisis: De Beers Falters, Botswana Considers Buyout - Montenapo DailyDiamond Crisis: De Beers Falters, Botswana Considers Buyout  Montenapo Daily

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

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

Botswana’s incredible HIV success story, explained in one chart - vox.comBotswana’s incredible HIV success story, explained in one chart  vox.com

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

Botswana Declares Health Crisis as Low Diamond Demand Hits State Medical Funds - Bloomberg.comBotswana Declares Health Crisis as Low Diamond Demand Hits State Medical Funds  Bloomberg.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

S&P downgrades Botswana to BBB amid diamond market pressure - Club of MozambiqueS&P downgrades Botswana to BBB amid diamond market pressure  Club of Mozambique

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

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

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 country profile - BBCBotswana country profile  BBC

Botswana Signs $12Bn Investment Deal with Qatari Firm - Energy Capital & PowerBotswana Signs $12Bn Investment Deal with Qatari Firm  Energy Capital & Power

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

Letsile Tebogo, Botswana Olympic relay medalists honored on banknote - NBC SportsLetsile Tebogo, Botswana Olympic relay medalists honored on banknote  NBC Sports

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

ROYAL LEOPARDS OFF TO BOTSWANA FOR CAF CONFEDERATION CUP CLASH - Eswatini Positive NewsROYAL LEOPARDS OFF TO BOTSWANA FOR CAF CONFEDERATION CUP CLASH  Eswatini Positive News

Tebogo honoured by Botswana with new banknote - Jamaica ObserverTebogo honoured by Botswana with new banknote  Jamaica Observer

Botswana VAT digital services Sept 2025 update - vatcalc.comBotswana VAT digital services Sept 2025 update  vatcalc.com

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

ESWATINI NETBALL TEAM BEGINS TRAINING FOR BOTSWANA SERIES - Eswatini Positive NewsESWATINI NETBALL TEAM BEGINS TRAINING FOR BOTSWANA SERIES  Eswatini Positive News

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

Jigawa gov salutes Gumel on appointment as chairperson of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund - Premium Times NigeriaJigawa gov salutes Gumel on appointment as chairperson of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund  Premium Times Nigeria

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

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

Türkiye, Botswana take steps to boost ties in every field: Fidan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Botswana take steps to boost ties in every field: Fidan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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

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

Alert: S&P downgrades Botswana’s rating to ‘BBB’ with negative outlook - Financial AfrikAlert: S&P downgrades Botswana’s rating to ‘BBB’ with negative outlook  Financial Afrik

Diamond-Rich Botswana appoints Nigerian, Farouk Gumel, as Chairman of Sovereign Wealth Fund - Vanguard NewsDiamond-Rich Botswana appoints Nigerian, Farouk Gumel, as Chairman of Sovereign Wealth Fund  Vanguard News

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

Diamonds, Botswana and China’s quiet demand shift - NAI500Diamonds, Botswana and China’s quiet demand shift  NAI500

Diamond-rich Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund - thisdayliveDiamond-rich Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund  thisdaylive

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 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 is buzzing with ideas on Sustainable Agriculture - UN Sustainable Development GroupBotswana is buzzing with ideas on Sustainable Agriculture  UN Sustainable Development Group

OHIO's CIBED leadership explores and secures expanded partnership opportunities in Botswana - Ohio UniversityOHIO's CIBED leadership explores and secures expanded partnership opportunities in Botswana  Ohio University

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: Diamond market turmoil raises risks for undiversified economy - CredendoBotswana: Diamond market turmoil raises risks for undiversified economy  Credendo

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)

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

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

Tough start for Yeye Letsholonyane at the helm of Botswana side - ca.sports.yahoo.comTough start for Yeye Letsholonyane at the helm of Botswana side  ca.sports.yahoo.com

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

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

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

Botswana signs $12B investment deal with Qatari firm to accelerate development - Anadolu AjansiBotswana signs $12B investment deal with Qatari firm to accelerate development  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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

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

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

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

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’s First Satellite Launch a Model for African Countries - Africa Defense ForumBotswana’s First Satellite Launch a Model for African Countries  Africa Defense Forum

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by Vice President Gaolathe of Botswana - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by Vice President Gaolathe of Botswana  mofa.go.jp

A Coalition for Change? Role Orientations in the 12th Parliament of Botswana - Taylor & Francis OnlineA Coalition for Change? Role Orientations in the 12th Parliament of Botswana  Taylor & Francis Online

Botswana travel - Lonely PlanetBotswana travel  Lonely Planet

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