https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-end-to-us-tariffs/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-end-to-us-tariffs/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20627

6 April 2026 Botswana says it is determined to secure an end to US tariffs on its diamonds and other…]]>

6 April 2026 Botswana says it is determined to secure an end to US tariffs on its diamonds and other…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-pushes-for-end-to-us-tariffs/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-settle-for-smaller-de-beers-stake/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-settle-for-smaller-de-beers-stake/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:55 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20608

1 April 2026 Botswana may now settle for a minority stake in De Beers rather than seeking majority control, according…]]>

1 April 2026 Botswana may now settle for a minority stake in De Beers rather than seeking majority control, according…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-settle-for-smaller-de-beers-stake/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-shrinks-5-4-in-fourth-quarter-mainly-due-to-mining/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-shrinks-5-4-in-fourth-quarter-mainly-due-to-mining/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:56:08 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20606

1 April 2026 Botswana’s real gross domestic product shrank 5.4% in year-on-year terms in the fourth quarter of last year, data showed on…]]>

1 April 2026 Botswana’s real gross domestic product shrank 5.4% in year-on-year terms in the fourth quarter of last year, data showed on…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-shrinks-5-4-in-fourth-quarter-mainly-due-to-mining/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-economy-beyond-diamonds-why-diversification-is-key-to-future-growth/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-economy-beyond-diamonds-why-diversification-is-key-to-future-growth/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:29:28 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20538

Botswana’s Economy at a Crossroads Botswana’s economy has long been built on diamonds – but that model is under increasing…]]>

Botswana’s Economy at a Crossroads Botswana’s economy has long been built on diamonds – but that model is under increasing…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-economy-beyond-diamonds-why-diversification-is-key-to-future-growth/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-diamond-sales-fall-again-weighed-down-by-weak-global-demand/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-diamond-sales-fall-again-weighed-down-by-weak-global-demand/#respond Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:20:57 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20461

8 March 2026 Canada’s Lucara Diamond said on March 3 that it expects lower revenue in 2026 from its  Karowe…]]>

8 March 2026 Canada’s Lucara Diamond said on March 3 that it expects lower revenue in 2026 from its  Karowe…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-diamond-sales-fall-again-weighed-down-by-weak-global-demand/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-accelerates-copper-cobalt-and-lithium-strategy-to-strengthen-post-diamond-economic-resilience/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-accelerates-copper-cobalt-and-lithium-strategy-to-strengthen-post-diamond-economic-resilience/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:42:18 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20404

20 February 2026 Botswana is accelerating its copper, cobalt and lithium strategy as structural shifts in global diamond markets push…]]>

20 February 2026 Botswana is accelerating its copper, cobalt and lithium strategy as structural shifts in global diamond markets push…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-accelerates-copper-cobalt-and-lithium-strategy-to-strengthen-post-diamond-economic-resilience/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-warns-us-trade-policy-could-deepen-diamond-industry-slump/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-warns-us-trade-policy-could-deepen-diamond-industry-slump/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:12:52 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20269

23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and…]]>

23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-warns-us-trade-policy-could-deepen-diamond-industry-slump/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/lucara-publishes-report-for-botswanas-karowe-underground-expansion/ https://yourbotswana.com/lucara-publishes-report-for-botswanas-karowe-underground-expansion/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:53:47 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19992

8 January 2025 Canadian mining company Lucara Diamondhas publishedan updated feasibility study for the Karowe underground diamond mine in Botswana.…]]>

8 January 2025 Canadian mining company Lucara Diamondhas publishedan updated feasibility study for the Karowe underground diamond mine in Botswana.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/lucara-publishes-report-for-botswanas-karowe-underground-expansion/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-willing-to-partner-with-russia-on-diamonds/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-willing-to-partner-with-russia-on-diamonds/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:44:53 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19984

6 January 2026 Botswana is ready to collaborate with Russia in the diamond sector to strengthen its economy, media reports…]]>

6 January 2026 Botswana is ready to collaborate with Russia in the diamond sector to strengthen its economy, media reports…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-willing-to-partner-with-russia-on-diamonds/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:25:22 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19967

4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…]]>

4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-open-embassy-in-moscow-open-up-to-russia-in-rare-earths-and-diamonds-minister-says/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/gdp-surprises-with-8-2-jump-in-third-quarter/ https://yourbotswana.com/gdp-surprises-with-8-2-jump-in-third-quarter/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:06:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19959

1 January 2026 The economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the third quarter due largely to stronger diamond production, a…]]>

1 January 2026 The economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the third quarter due largely to stronger diamond production, a…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/gdp-surprises-with-8-2-jump-in-third-quarter/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-seen-shrinking-almost-1-in-2025-due-to-diamond-sector-woes/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-seen-shrinking-almost-1-in-2025-due-to-diamond-sector-woes/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:55:05 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19932

19 December 2025 Botswana’s government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector…]]>

19 December 2025 Botswana’s government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-economy-seen-shrinking-almost-1-in-2025-due-to-diamond-sector-woes/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/dont-tell-me-about-imf-were-buying-de-beers-president-boko/ https://yourbotswana.com/dont-tell-me-about-imf-were-buying-de-beers-president-boko/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:14:39 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19921

17 December 2025 President Duma Boko has firmly reiterated Botswana’s intention to acquire De Beers, dismissing advice from observers and…]]>

17 December 2025 President Duma Boko has firmly reiterated Botswana’s intention to acquire De Beers, dismissing advice from observers and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/dont-tell-me-about-imf-were-buying-de-beers-president-boko/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-grants-new-copper-license-to-reduce-reliance-on-diamonds/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-grants-new-copper-license-to-reduce-reliance-on-diamonds/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:56:17 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19910

16 December 2025 Diamonds remain a pillar of Botswana’s economy. However, the global diamond market crisis has weakened this advantage…]]>

16 December 2025 Diamonds remain a pillar of Botswana’s economy. However, the global diamond market crisis has weakened this advantage…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-grants-new-copper-license-to-reduce-reliance-on-diamonds/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-working-on-majority-stake-in-de-beers/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-working-on-majority-stake-in-de-beers/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:25:34 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19710

11 November 2025 BOTSWANA is taking steps to buy a majority stake in De Beers following Angola’s rival bid for…]]>

11 November 2025 BOTSWANA is taking steps to buy a majority stake in De Beers following Angola’s rival bid for…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-working-on-majority-stake-in-de-beers/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-minister-bogolo-joy-kenewendo-and-how-natural-diamonds-make-her-nation-shine/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-minister-bogolo-joy-kenewendo-and-how-natural-diamonds-make-her-nation-shine/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:19:53 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19685

9 November 2025 How natural diamonds have shaped the life of Minister Kenewendo and the opportunities that diamonds hold for…]]>

9 November 2025 How natural diamonds have shaped the life of Minister Kenewendo and the opportunities that diamonds hold for…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-minister-bogolo-joy-kenewendo-and-how-natural-diamonds-make-her-nation-shine/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-eye-split-in-battle-for-de-beers/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-eye-split-in-battle-for-de-beers/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:31:37 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19664

8 November 2025 Botswana and Angola mining authorities met in Botswana’s capital Gaborone on Friday as both nations position themselves…]]>

8 November 2025 Botswana and Angola mining authorities met in Botswana’s capital Gaborone on Friday as both nations position themselves…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-angola-eye-split-in-battle-for-de-beers/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/10-incredible-diamond-discoveries-in-botswana-that-shook-the-world/ https://yourbotswana.com/10-incredible-diamond-discoveries-in-botswana-that-shook-the-world/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:15:07 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19601

26 October 2025 Explore Botswana’s remarkable diamond discoveries that transformed the industry and showcased the beauty of natural diamonds. Botswana has produced…]]>

26 October 2025 Explore Botswana’s remarkable diamond discoveries that transformed the industry and showcased the beauty of natural diamonds. Botswana has produced…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/10-incredible-diamond-discoveries-in-botswana-that-shook-the-world/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-odc-sets-first-contract-diamond-sales-for-november/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-odc-sets-first-contract-diamond-sales-for-november/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:32:07 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19551

17 October 2025 Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company will start selling diamonds to contracted buyers next month, as it diversifies…]]>

17 October 2025 Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company will start selling diamonds to contracted buyers next month, as it diversifies…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-odc-sets-first-contract-diamond-sales-for-november/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/major-opportunity-for-the-diamond-business-to-return-to-old-strengths-says-luminary/ https://yourbotswana.com/major-opportunity-for-the-diamond-business-to-return-to-old-strengths-says-luminary/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:24:21 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19539

15 October 2025 Botswana is seeking a greater interest in De Beers, and Angola is seeking an interest too. To…]]>

15 October 2025 Botswana is seeking a greater interest in De Beers, and Angola is seeking an interest too. To…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/major-opportunity-for-the-diamond-business-to-return-to-old-strengths-says-luminary/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/anglo-american-and-botswana-divorcing-and-remarrying/ https://yourbotswana.com/anglo-american-and-botswana-divorcing-and-remarrying/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:44:34 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19230

6 September 2025  Ernest Oppenheimer gained control of De Beers in 1929, and Anglo American bought the control from the…]]>

6 September 2025  Ernest Oppenheimer gained control of De Beers in 1929, and Anglo American bought the control from the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/anglo-american-and-botswana-divorcing-and-remarrying/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/lab-grown-gems-are-robbing-botswana-of-its-diamond-riches/ https://yourbotswana.com/lab-grown-gems-are-robbing-botswana-of-its-diamond-riches/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:20:36 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19184

2 September 2025  The rise of cheaper, lab-made gems is robbing the country of the revenue that’s made its people…]]>

2 September 2025  The rise of cheaper, lab-made gems is robbing the country of the revenue that’s made its people…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/lab-grown-gems-are-robbing-botswana-of-its-diamond-riches/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-allow-currency-to-depreciate-quicker-with-economy-under-pressure/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-allow-currency-to-depreciate-quicker-with-economy-under-pressure/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:23:37 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18752

11 July 2025 Botswana said on Thursday that it would allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the…]]>

11 July 2025 Botswana said on Thursday that it would allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-to-allow-currency-to-depreciate-quicker-with-economy-under-pressure/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/youll-be-hearing-a-lot-more-about-botswana-diamonds/ https://yourbotswana.com/youll-be-hearing-a-lot-more-about-botswana-diamonds/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:15:11 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18682

15 June 2025 This week, I spoke with Botswana president Duma Boko and the country’s minister of minerals and energy,…]]>

15 June 2025 This week, I spoke with Botswana president Duma Boko and the country’s minister of minerals and energy,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/youll-be-hearing-a-lot-more-about-botswana-diamonds/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/polish-all-botswana-diamonds-locally-president-reportedly-urges/ https://yourbotswana.com/polish-all-botswana-diamonds-locally-president-reportedly-urges/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 17:46:03 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18635

30 May 2025 President Duma Boko has called for every diamond from Botswana’s mines to remain in the country for…]]>

30 May 2025 President Duma Boko has called for every diamond from Botswana’s mines to remain in the country for…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/polish-all-botswana-diamonds-locally-president-reportedly-urges/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-puts-diamond-trader-deal-on-back-burner/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-puts-diamond-trader-deal-on-back-burner/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:43:09 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18341

15 March 2025 Botswana’s deal to acquire a stake in Belgian gem trader HB Antwerp – proposed by the previous…]]>

15 March 2025 Botswana’s deal to acquire a stake in Belgian gem trader HB Antwerp – proposed by the previous…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-puts-diamond-trader-deal-on-back-burner/feed/ 0