Botswana.
sovereign state in Southern Africa
- Reports this week
- 23
- Active events
- 35
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What's happening
Active this week
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FNB tracks confidence index in South Africa while PPC operates across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cement industry performance in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, detailing revenue trends and operational status.Some support1 report
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Electoral system in Botswana limits women's representation in parliament.Some support1 report
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A study evaluates the economic performance and government efficiency across several African nations, including Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.Some support4 reports13 developments inside
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State leaders and activists support anti-trophy hunting campaign in Botswana.Some support1 report
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Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Gevorg Tamamyan was nominated for the directorship of the World Health Organization.Some support3 reports
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BirdLife Botswana is partnering on conservation efforts within the Okavango Delta.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ciara attended a conservation event in Botswana on September 25, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Botswana, where they strengthened bilateral ties and commissioned jewelry from Cartier for Queen Alexandra.Some support1 report
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Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are jointly managing the Orange-Senqu River Basin project.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Former Duke Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor visited Botswana on the Queen's behalf, highlighting UK-Botswana partnership.Some support1 report
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Okavango sustains communities and livelihoods.Some support1 report
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The Botswana National Front (BNF) is pushing for citizen ownership of Botswana's economy.Some support1 report
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President Duma Boko is leading government initiatives in Botswana.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Botswana's President Duma Boko addressed the UN General Assembly regarding the country's debt costs.Some support1 report
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Namibia is inviting Chinese investment in processing plants, leveraging Walvis Bay port access to connect to the Southern African market and benefit landlocked countries like Botswana.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Ambassador discussed future opportunities in China market.Some support2 reports
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Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is based in Malaysia, while also maintaining significant business ties with South Africa and having established campuses in Botswana.Some support1 report
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Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.Some support2 reports
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Airlink launched a new service connecting Cape Town and Botswana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Warm air from Botswana drives severe weather systems affecting Cape Town.Some support1 report
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Disease outbreaks are challenging agricultural financing stability, leading to calls for a new exchange to deepen capital markets in Botswana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An FMD outbreak is occurring in Botswana, leading authorities to introduce disease control gates while politicians comment on the crisis.Some support1 report
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Angola and Botswana are jointly working to strengthen their market position regarding natural diamond production.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Oman is increasing economic engagement with both Angola and Botswana.Well supported5 reports
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Afreximbank partners with the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and holds a seminar in Botswana.Some support2 reports
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South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are providing cheetahs for a regional reintroduction program.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Botswana and South Africa are participating in international conservation funding and donating white rhinos for relocation efforts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A 1995 NIM conference discussed governance issues, citing Singapore and Botswana as successful models for African development.Some support2 reports
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Peter Lang and Nancy co-founded Safari West in 1993, and the company sources its tents from Botswana.Some support1 report
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Foreign companies trade on Johannesburg and London exchanges, reflecting Botswana's economic health and supporting local retailers.Some support1 report
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Botswana is involved in aid structures through quasi-donations and aid flows.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The national Red Cross society in Botswana gained international recognition, having predated the country's independence.Some support1 report
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Duma Boko, the current President of Botswana, is facing a national inquiry into matters concerning his tenure.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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The President is exercising authority over trade tariffs, allowing Namibia and Botswana to benefit from tariff exclusions related to sanctions on Russian buyers.Some support2 reports
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Ndaba Gaolathe, Botswana's Vice President and Finance Minister, commented on how partnership stability affects market recovery.Some support1 report
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The location for a Grand Tour journey involving Africa and Botswana has been announced.Some support1 report
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Malawi is studying Botswana's resource management strategies as it considers mining as a future economic driver.Some support2 reports
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A foundation supports community health and youth development in Botswana, coinciding with a cycle challenge from Jwaneng to Maun.Some support1 report
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Taylor Swift's popularity is reportedly boosting demand for old mine-cut diamonds, which are sourced from locations including Botswana and South Africa.Some support1 report
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IAEA review mission strengthens Botswana's national framework and drives nuclear security commitments.Some support1 report
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South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana contributed to global diamond industry standards via the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.Some support1 report
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Oman and Botswana are strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries for the purpose of economic growth.Some support12 reports
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Statistics Botswana reported on the current inflation trends within Botswana.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Botswana High Commissioner explored Ekiti State's tourism potential, supporting Nigeria's economic development strategy.Some support1 report
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Former President of Botswana spoke on Africa's prosperity, calling for the continent to retain more value from its resources and advocating for a shift to value addition.Some support1 report
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India and Botswana cooperate on wildlife conservation and India provides medical aid.Some support7 reports
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The Bank of Botswana manages monetary policy while monitoring South Africa's inflation target shifts.Some support1 report
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Analysis citing press freedom standards involving the New York Times and Botswana.Some support1 report
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Botswana's beef trade is pivoting to DRC and Angola following EU trade restrictions triggered by FMD outbreaks.Some support1 report
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Bilateral cooperation strengthens economic ties between Botswana and China, with a minister representing the government.Some support1 report
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El Niño-induced drought is impacting Southern Africa, leading to national drought disaster declarations in Lesotho and Botswana, with IWMI addressing water challenges.Some support2 reports
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Bilateral trade increased between South Africa and Ghana, and SA companies have a large presence in Botswana.Some support1 report
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Developments in Zambia and Botswana are influencing African opposition parties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A company held its Annual General Meeting in Botswana and appointed Ernst & Young as its independent registered auditor.Some support1 report
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A series of successful cultural events is taking place in Botswana, featuring headlining performances by artists like Runtown and Oscar Mbo.Some support1 report
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Wilderness renewed its partnership with the government and trusts in Botswana.Some support1 report
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A partnership between the government of Botswana and MIT is backing a fellowship aimed at promoting economic diversification in the country.Some support1 report
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Around Botswana this week
News at the entities that move Botswana most-
De Beers StructuralTrials are underway for biofuels and circularity, with operations based in South Africa and support for Kelp Blue in Namibian waters.Moves Botswana
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Lesotho OperationalLesotho boycotts the Israeli Prime Minister's address.Moves Botswana
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Namibia OperationalLanger Heinrich Uranium (LHU) operates in the Erongo Region of Namibia and provided funding for a local school wall in Usakos.Moves Botswana
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Botswana
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El Niño OperationalClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Botswana
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El Nino StructuralEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves Botswana
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,244, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Droupadi Murmu Transactional
Murmu received cheetahs from Botswana as part of a bilateral exchange.
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De Beers Structural
The relationship is structural, defined by Botswana's 15% equity stake in De Beers and its control over the competitive diamond sale process.
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Lesotho Operational
Lesotho and Botswana maintain a deep strategic partnership focused on joint management of shared resources, including water, energy, and trade projects.
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Duma Boko Structural
Duma Boko serves as the President and leads the government administration of Botswana.
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Ndaba Gaolathe Structural
Ndaba Gaolathe serves as a high-ranking government official, including Vice President and Minister of Finance, of Botswana.
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Namibia Operational
Namibia and Botswana maintain a high degree of functional interdependence through shared institutions, infrastructure projects, and resource flows.
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Southern African Development Community Structural
Botswana is a member state of SADC, contributing resources and participating in regional cooperation and integration.
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Noah Salakae Structural
Noah Salakae serves as the Minister of Transport within the government of Botswana.
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Oman Operational
Oman and Botswana are actively deepening their bilateral partnership through strategic economic cooperation, high-level diplomacy, and joint investment projects.
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Edwin Dikoloti Structural
Edwin Dikoloti serves as the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, representing the government of Botswana.
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South Africa Structural
The relationship is defined by deep economic interdependence, formal cooperation through SACU, and shared regional challenges.
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parliament Structural
The Parliament functions as the legislative body operating within the sovereign state of Botswana.
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Bogolo Kenewendo Structural
Bogolo Kenewendo serves as the Minister of Minerals and Energy for Botswana.
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Debswana Structural
Botswana holds a 50% stake in Debswana, establishing a structural ownership relationship.
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Botswana Stock Exchange Structural
The Botswana Stock Exchange is a government-owned regulator whose function is integral to Botswana's national economic strategy and health.
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Hakainde Hichilema Operational
Hakainde Hichilema, in his capacity as a high-ranking official, has held diplomatic meetings with leaders from Botswana.
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Bank of Botswana Structural
The Bank of Botswana functions as the central bank, executing monetary policy and managing economic stability within the sovereign state of Botswana.
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Gaborone Structural
Gaborone functions as the capital city of Botswana.
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Rose Seretse Structural
one depends on the other
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Dithapelo Keorapetse Structural
Dithapelo Keorapetse functions within the political and governmental structures of Botswana.
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Industrial Development Corporation Structural
IDC secured strategic equity in operations within Botswana.
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Cuba Operational
Cuba is currently deploying medical professionals to Botswana, which provides financial compensation for these services.
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Dumelang Saleshando Structural
Dumelang Saleshando holds the formal political role of Leader of Opposition within the structure of Botswana.
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Botswana Power Corporation Structural
BPC functions as a state-owned enterprise within the political and economic structure of Botswana.
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Erongo Region Structural
The region functions as an administrative unit within the country's political structure, evidenced by the presence of a regional governorate.
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Financial Action Task Force Structural
FATF is evaluating Botswana's compliance efforts regarding financial crime and anti-money laundering standards.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño is currently impacting Botswana by threatening its agricultural output and general livelihoods.
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El Nino Structural
El Nino climate patterns cause drought conditions that impact agriculture in Botswana.
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Zimbabwe Operational
The two countries maintain an active, multifaceted relationship involving economic partnerships, policy consultation, and competitive benchmarking.
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Angola Operational
Angola and Botswana maintain active operational cooperation across resource development, environmental management, and defense planning.
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Mozambique Structural
Botswana relies structurally on Mozambique for critical infrastructure, including ports, pipelines, and power imports, for regional market operations.
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FMD Operational
FMD outbreaks are actively challenging Botswana's agricultural sector, economic stability, and international trade.
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Eswatini Structural
The two states are structurally linked through shared membership in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and participation in the Agoa trade program.
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Botswana Democratic Party Structural
The Botswana Democratic Party has historically governed the state of Botswana for nearly six decades.
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CMS Structural
CMS is responsible for managing the medicine supply chain within the country of Botswana.
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Buckingham Palace Operational
The relationship is characterized by a functional partnership between the UK establishment and the government of Botswana, highlighted through diplomatic tours.
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Port of Walvis Bay Structural
The port functions as a critical freight corridor providing access to the Atlantic for the country.
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Statistics Botswana Structural
Statistics Botswana functions as the national statistical agency, collecting and reporting economic data for Botswana.
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Bechuanaland Protectorate Structural
The Bechuanaland Protectorate transitioned to independence, forming the modern state of Botswana.
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Tiroeaone Ntsima Structural
Tiroeaone Ntsima serves as the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship in Botswana.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
44 events- Cement industry performance in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, detailing revenue trends and operational status.
- Electoral system in Botswana limits women's representation in parliament.
- State leaders and activists support anti-trophy hunting campaign in Botswana.
- Gevorg Tamamyan was nominated for the directorship of the World Health Organization.
- Ciara attended a conservation event in Botswana on September 25, 2026.
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited Botswana, where they strengthened bilateral ties and commissioned jewelry from Cartier for Queen Alexandra.
- Former Duke Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor visited Botswana on the Queen's behalf, highlighting UK-Botswana partnership.
- Okavango sustains communities and livelihoods.
- The Botswana National Front (BNF) is pushing for citizen ownership of Botswana's economy.
- President Duma Boko is leading government initiatives in Botswana.
- Botswana's President Duma Boko addressed the UN General Assembly regarding the country's debt costs.
- Ambassador discussed future opportunities in China market.
- Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is based in Malaysia, while also maintaining significant business ties with South Africa and having established campuses in Botswana.
- Warm air from Botswana drives severe weather systems affecting Cape Town.
- An FMD outbreak is occurring in Botswana, leading authorities to introduce disease control gates while politicians comment on the crisis.
- Angola and Botswana are jointly working to strengthen their market position regarding natural diamond production.
- Oman is increasing economic engagement with both Angola and Botswana.
- Afreximbank partners with the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and holds a seminar in Botswana.
- South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are providing cheetahs for a regional reintroduction program.
- A 1995 NIM conference discussed governance issues, citing Singapore and Botswana as successful models for African development.
- Peter Lang and Nancy co-founded Safari West in 1993, and the company sources its tents from Botswana.
- Foreign companies trade on Johannesburg and London exchanges, reflecting Botswana's economic health and supporting local retailers.
- The national Red Cross society in Botswana gained international recognition, having predated the country's independence.
- The President is exercising authority over trade tariffs, allowing Namibia and Botswana to benefit from tariff exclusions related to sanctions on Russian buyers.
- Ndaba Gaolathe, Botswana's Vice President and Finance Minister, commented on how partnership stability affects market recovery.
- The location for a Grand Tour journey involving Africa and Botswana has been announced.
- A foundation supports community health and youth development in Botswana, coinciding with a cycle challenge from Jwaneng to Maun.
- Taylor Swift's popularity is reportedly boosting demand for old mine-cut diamonds, which are sourced from locations including Botswana and South Africa.
- IAEA review mission strengthens Botswana's national framework and drives nuclear security commitments.
- South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana contributed to global diamond industry standards via the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.
- Oman and Botswana are strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries for the purpose of economic growth.
- The Botswana High Commissioner explored Ekiti State's tourism potential, supporting Nigeria's economic development strategy.
- Former President of Botswana spoke on Africa's prosperity, calling for the continent to retain more value from its resources and advocating for a shift to value addition.
- India and Botswana cooperate on wildlife conservation and India provides medical aid.
- The Bank of Botswana manages monetary policy while monitoring South Africa's inflation target shifts.
- Analysis citing press freedom standards involving the New York Times and Botswana.
- Botswana's beef trade is pivoting to DRC and Angola following EU trade restrictions triggered by FMD outbreaks.
- Bilateral cooperation strengthens economic ties between Botswana and China, with a minister representing the government.
- El Niño-induced drought is impacting Southern Africa, leading to national drought disaster declarations in Lesotho and Botswana, with IWMI addressing water challenges.
- Bilateral trade increased between South Africa and Ghana, and SA companies have a large presence in Botswana.
- A company held its Annual General Meeting in Botswana and appointed Ernst & Young as its independent registered auditor.
- A series of successful cultural events is taking place in Botswana, featuring headlining performances by artists like Runtown and Oscar Mbo.
- Wilderness renewed its partnership with the government and trusts in Botswana.
- A partnership between the government of Botswana and MIT is backing a fellowship aimed at promoting economic diversification in the country.
August 2026
6 events- BirdLife Botswana is partnering on conservation efforts within the Okavango Delta.
- Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia are jointly managing the Orange-Senqu River Basin project.
- Disease outbreaks are challenging agricultural financing stability, leading to calls for a new exchange to deepen capital markets in Botswana.
- Malawi is studying Botswana's resource management strategies as it considers mining as a future economic driver.
- Statistics Botswana reported on the current inflation trends within Botswana.
- Developments in Zambia and Botswana are influencing African opposition parties.
July 2026
6 events- FNB tracks confidence index in South Africa while PPC operates across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
- A study evaluates the economic performance and government efficiency across several African nations, including Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
- Namibia is inviting Chinese investment in processing plants, leveraging Walvis Bay port access to connect to the Southern African market and benefit landlocked countries like Botswana.
- Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.
- Botswana is involved in aid structures through quasi-donations and aid flows.
- De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.
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June 2026
4 events- Botswana's diamond industry faces economic pressure due to falling Chinese demand, prompting the country to seek international support and investment.
- Airlink launched a new service connecting Cape Town and Botswana.
- Botswana and South Africa are participating in international conservation funding and donating white rhinos for relocation efforts.
- Duma Boko, the current President of Botswana, is facing a national inquiry into matters concerning his tenure.