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...

Amir sends congratulations to president of Botswana

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Botswana HE Duma Gideon Boko, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

Malawi Queens and Kings Announce Squads for Zimbabwe, Botswana Tests

Ads by Eonads By Suleman Chitera The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has released the final squads for both the Malawi Queens and Malawi Kings, who will go into camp in Blantyre starting September 30 ahead of their international test matches...

Prime Minister sends congratulations to President of Botswana

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko, on the occasion of his...

UAE leaders greet President of Botswana on National Day

Sharjah24 - WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin...

WATCH: Close call as elephant charges tourists in Botswana's Okavango Delta

Dramatic footage has surfaced of what could have been a fatal elephant attack on tourists canoeing in Botswana's Okavango Delta. The two couples from the UK and the US survived with minor injuries when an elephant charged at their canoes in the...

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...

Botswana, South Africa launches citizenship program to boost country's economy

President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds. Botswana's budget has been constrained this...

Travelers Stranded as TACV, Air Zimbabwe, and South African Airlink Abort 11 Flights Across Cape Verde, Botswana, South Africa and More at Airports like Praia, OR Tambo, Harare International and Maun

Travelers stranded across Cape Verde, Botswana, and South Africa are facing significant disruption as TACV, Air Zimbabwe, and South African Airlink abort 11 flights. These cancellations have severely affected key airports including Praia, OR...

HH the Deputy Amir sends congratulations to President of Botswana

HH the Amir sends congratulations to President of Botswana

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...

The best holidays to book for November 2025, from beach breaks in Mexico to Japanese walking trails

November for winter sports fans means the start of the ski season in some high-altitude resorts, and the chance to get back on the slopes. If you prefer warm sunshine, head to Mexico’s Riviera Maya for some serious beach time, or explore the...

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...

ASX explorers eye long runway of growth in Kalahari Copper Belt

Despite majors circling, much of the Kalahari Copper Belt remains open, offering juniors ground-floor exposure to the region’s mining and resources potential For explorers like Belararox, it’s a classic case of first-mover advantage We interview...

Elephants flip and trample British tourists’ canoes in Botswana

A canoe carrying British tourists was capsized and trampled by an elephant in a crocodile-filled river in Botswana. The bull elephant charged at several canoes which were on a wildlife safari in the Okavango Delta on Saturday. It was believed to...

Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds. Botswana's...

Botswana economy suffers steep contraction in Q2 on diamond woes

Botswana's economic output fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a steep decline in output from its key diamond industry, data from the statistics agency showed on Friday. Gross domestic product decreased 5.3% in year-on-year terms, the...