In June 2018, the government of Botswana put together a committee to advise on whether the trophy hunting ban should be lifted. Implemented in 2014 under then-President Ian Khama, the goal was to ...

The foreign minister's call for more EU-led investment comes amid a 37% trade tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Botswana, one of the hardest-hit nations in Africa.

The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous.

Botswana owns 15% of De Beers, which sources the bulk of its diamonds from the southern African nation. Anglo owns the rest and is looking to offload the stake following a slump in prices for ...

Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers. Copper $ 4.797 / lb 0.57%. Brent Crude Oil $ 77.52 / bbl -3.11%.

Trending News: Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, dubbed the 'Prince of Mines,' stands as the world's richest, significantly contributing to Botswana's economy. Since ...

Botswana's elephant population has doubled in the past three decades.(Foreign Correspondent: Matt Davis) "Being given meat is like you are treated like hyena or scavengers," Oaitse says.

In Botswana, the government said nearly 5,500 people were affected, and more than 2,000 people evacuated. A new rapid study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), a team of international climate ...

The Botswana government has signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company after seven years of negotiations. June 18, 2025 e-Paper.

As global diamond sales continue to decline, Botswana and De Beers have announced a strategic marketing initiative aimed at reinvigorating consumer interest in natural diamonds. By Karabo Ledwaba ...

As part of the deal, Botswana's share of diamonds from Debswana, a joint venture with De Beers, will rise from 25% to 50%. Copper $ 4.836 / lb 1.50% Brent Crude Oil $ 73.23 / bbl -4.66% ...

In October, voters in Botswana ousted their ruling party of 58 years. The new president, Duma Boko, carries the weight of their calls for change.