Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3 February 2025 Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase…
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Botswana president says diamond deal reached with De Beers
28 January 2025 Botswana’s president Duma Boko, who swept to power in the country’s October elections, says his government has…
Boko and Cook: Botswana-De Beers deal is close
28 November 2024 The long-awaited deal between De Beers and the Botswana is close to completion, both sides told the…
Lesego Chombo becomes Gen Z minister in Botswana
25 November 2024 The newly sworn-in Botswana President Duma Boko has appointed 26-year-old Lesego Chombo as the Minister of Youth…
De Beers hopes to seal Botswana seal in ‘days and weeks’
18 November 2024 De Beers envisages finalising its talks over a sales agreement with the Botswana government soon, CEO, Al…
Botswana’s new president: Who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?
12 November 2024 The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity…
How Botswana’s new lawyer first lady won the hearts of voters
5 November 2024 Botswana welcomes a new era as Kaone Boko steps into her role as first lady after the…
De Beers hopes of Botswana deal boosted by shock election
4 November 2024 DE BEERS’ plans to sign a new diamond sales agreement with Botswana would be boosted by last…
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power
2 November 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change…