Botswana Diamond Auction Collapse Highlights Growing Crisis in Global Market

An auction of nearly one million carats of diamonds in Botswana has collapsed, the latest sign of turmoil in the global precious stones trade. The failed sale underscores the growing challenges faced by African producers as synthetic stones gain...

Deputy FM holds virtual meeting with Egyptian expatriates in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho

Egypt’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Migration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs has held a virtual meeting with members of the Egyptian diaspora in South Africa, Botswana, and Lesotho, as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen ties with its...

Giant dome-shaped coal storage set to boost Botswana's power stability

Morupule B Power Station in Palapye, Central, is getting a massive dome-shaped coal-storage facility to help ensure a more stable and reliable power supply for communities in Botswana. By keeping coal dry and protected from the elements, the dome...

Botswana announces Citizenship by Investment Program

Botswana surprises with a Citizenship by Investment program to diversify from diamonds. Explore its strong passport, economic drivers, and potential global impact. In a surprising development, the President of Botswana, a nation in Southern...

Botswana plans to buy control of De Beers by October- President

BOTSWANA PRESIDENT IS THINKING CORRECTLY Botswana plans to buy control of De Beers by October- President by Deborah Dan-Awoh Anglo American PlcBotswana’s president, Duma Boko, says his government is determined to conclude a deal to take control of...

Botswana envoy highlights trade role of commissioners

Botswana's High Commissioner to Namibia, Phemelo Rankoro, says the duties of a commissioner go beyond diplomacy and include facilitating trade. Rankoro made the remarks during a visit to Namibia's textile company, Dinapama. Namibia and Botswana...

Nigeria Hails Republic Of Botswana On Independence Anniversary, Commits To Strengthen Ties In Trade, Education

1 ABUJA – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended Nigeria’s warm congratulations and best wishes to Dr Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of...

Boko defends September 29 holiday

The country brought home two gold medals and a bronze, finishing in fifth spot in the 2025 World Athletics Championships. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) had sent a team of 12 athletes. In honouring the champions, Boko declared September...

Top 10 strongest African currencies in September 2025

The value of a currency is largely influenced by economic diversification, monetary policies, natural resources, political stability and trade relations The Tunisian Dinar leads as the most valuable currency on the African continent The Kenyan...

Wildlife Photographer Manish Mundra On Discovering Africa Through His Lens

“Africa Is My Cradle Of Peace And Passion”: Wildlife Photographer Manish Mundra On Discovering The Continent's Wild Side Through His Lens Manish Mundra wears many hats - entrepreneur, philanthropist, film producer, with his name behind titles like...

Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market

Oil and gas development in Uganda’s Albertine region. Much of the premiums in huge projects such as this have traditionally been ceded abroad. Reinsurers on the continent operate in a harsh socio-economic environment marked by inflation, political...

Intra-African trade under AfCFTA

Africa’s continental free trade pact promises integration, but uneven reforms and external dependence risk keeping the vision out of reach. Namibia launched its first AfCFTA trade with a salt shipment to West Africa, marking a milestone in its...

AU Commission Chairperson Delivers Message on Botswana’s Independence Day

Addis Ababa, September 30, 2025 (ENA)— The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Botswana on the occasion of their Independence Day. According...

A Triumph for Botswana, A Victory for Africa: The Trans AfricaTourism and Unity Campaign Celebrates in Gaborone

As Botswana prepares to mark its 59th Independence Anniversary on September 30, 2025, the nation is already awash in jubilation. The streets may be quiet, with Botswanans retreating to their villages to celebrate with kith and kin, but the air...

What's next for US-Africa trade?

The trade agreement between the United States and sub-Saharan African nations, known as AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act), is set to expire on September 30. Though some are still hopeful for a last-ditch effort to clinch a follow-up...

Wanyonyi banks on metric mile exploits for 800m glory in 2026 campaign

Emmanuel Wanyonyi/ FILE Newly minted world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has revealed that he plans to launch his 2026 season with a series of 1,500m outings as part of a strategic build-up for his two-lap race speciality. ‎The 21-year-old...

British tourists trampled by elephant in Botswana as huge beast flips boat in crocodile-filled river

British tourists in Botswana have been trampled by a bull elephant after it flipped their boats in crocodile-infested waters. Several canoes were on a wildlife safari in the Okavango Delta on Saturday when a bull elephant charged towards the...

Mauritius Leads, Zimbabwe Trails in Africa’s 2025 Economic Freedom Ranking

Mauritius remains Africa’s most “economically free” country, according to the “Economic Freedom of the World 2025” report released on September 25, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The report assesses the state of economic...

It's As Big As a Softball: How Does Botswana Produce So Many Super-Sized Diamonds?

Botswana’s Karowe mine recently produced a record breaking 2,492-carat diamond, the largest diamond unearthed in over a century. It’s the biggest in a line of massive stones that have come out of the mine in the last several years. As the stone,...

Tourist cheats death as elephant tips canoe, sinks her in murky water in Botswana

A serene sightseeing trip through one of Africa’s most celebrated wetlands took a harrowing turn when a charging elephant flipped two canoes carrying tourists from Britain and the US, sending them into crocodile-infested waters. The incident took...