As Lab Grown Diamonds Reshape Global Markets, Botswana Turns to Copper, Cobalt and Lithium
Botswana finds itself at a pivotal economic juncture. Sustained weakness in the global diamond market, coupled ...
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Zimbabwe’s Mineral Export Earnings Climb to 3.4 Billion US Dollars in 2025
Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose to 3.4 billion US dollars in 2025 from 2.9 billion US ...
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Botswana to Open Moscow Embassy and Boost Ties with Russia
Botswana is set to establish a new embassy in Moscow as part of a broader diplomatic ...
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Botswana’s Diamond-Driven Economic Model Faces a Moment of Reckoning
Keorapetse Koko sits on a worn-out couch in her modest home on the outskirts of Gaborone, ...
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Botswana Seeks Duty-Free Access for Diamonds in Exchange for Tariff Removal
Botswana is nearing a historic trade agreement with the United States that could allow its diamonds ...
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Angola’s Entry Intensifies Bidding Contest for De Beers
The race for the future of De Beers has intensified as Angola formally announced a “fully ...
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Botswana Introduces Citizenship-by-Investment Scheme to Diversify Economy
Botswana has announced the launch of a citizenship-by-investment programme as part of a broader strategy to ...
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Angola Surpasses Botswana to Become Africa’s Leading Diamond Producer
Angola has overtaken Botswana to become Africa’s largest diamond producer by value, marking a historic shift ...
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How Economic Strain and Aid Cuts Drove Botswana to Declare a Public Health Emergency
Botswana has declared a national public health emergency following acute shortages of essential medicines and medical ...
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Botswana’s President Duma Boko Sets Out Vision for Positioning the Country in Global Luxury
Botswana’s President, Advocate Duma Boko, has articulated an ambition to position the country as a central ...
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