Botswana is bracing for deeper spending cuts and a widening budget deficit as a prolonged slump in diamond demand pressures its economy, even as the country signals interest in expanding its stake ...

Botswana owns 15% of De Beers, which sources the bulk of its diamonds from the southern African nation. Anglo owns the rest and is looking to offload the stake following a slump in prices for ...

For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. Botswana’s government said it’s optimistic that Anglo American will find a buyer for its diamond unit De Beers this year. "We are very ...

Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer by value, relies on the precious stones for most of its exports and about a third of its fiscal revenue. A slump in demand for the gems extending ...

Addis Ababa, — Botswana on Wednesday launched a five-year national anti-poaching strategy to address wildlife crime and promote biodiversity conservation while balancing sustainable livelihoods ...

Botswana’s government said it’s optimistic that Anglo American Plc will find a buyer for its diamond unit De Beers this year. “We are very confident that partners are coming forward ...

Botswana has immense solar potential and an ‘intentional’ plan for ‘an aggressive move’ toward renewable energy, International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale tells Anadolu Global ...

Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, dubbed the 'Prince of Mines,' stands as the world's richest, significantly contributing to Botswana's economy. Since 1982, it has yielded millions of carats ...

GABORONE, April 17 (Reuters) - Botswana's central bank held its main lending rate at 1.90% on Thursday, citing balanced risks to the inflation outlook despite global economic uncertainty sparked ...

A Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been established to find the reasons why the BCL mine was closed in October 2016 by former President Ian Khama and other related matters. The official ...

Just over a year from hosting the 2026 World Athletics Relays, the Botswana Sports Commission was in a race against the clock to ensure everything went according to plan. Despite having to lay ...