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Botswana

Botswana

Population: 2.8m
GDP: $20.71bn
Debt: 44.8% of GDP (2026 forecast)

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Found 83 articles.

Displaying 5 results from 2022 (out of 83 total).

Judiciary in the dock

The independence of Botswana's judiciary is in the spotlight following accusations by a tribal chief that President Mokgweetsi Masisi told her he would direct judges on how to...


New King Coal

The global energy crisis has gifted Botswana a window to diversify its narrow export base – 75% of its export earnings coming from diamonds – as the country...


Gunning for Khama

The diplomatic rift between Botswana and South Africa is set to deepen after Gaborone charged its former President Ian Khama with illegally possessing arms with a messy extradition...


As Russia faces sanctions, Gaborone bids to become global diamond hub

President Masisi is driving a harder bargain with De Beers on revenue and local content after surging demand pushes prices to record levels

With just three months left for Botswana and De Beers to agree on a new long-term deal for billions of dollars in diamond mining, cutting and sales, President...


Spy powers in question

A 'spy bill' giving investigators the right to intercept phone calls has been diluted following a public outcry, but the government remains intent on stepping up surveillance on...


Displaying 5 results from 2022 (out of 83 total).