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Following electoral victory, Duma Boko sworn in as new Botswana president

Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, was sworn into office in the capital, Gaborone, by Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane, just hours after his victory in Wednesday’s election...

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

News1 year ago

Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

AP | The party of Botswana’s opposition candidate Duma Boko was declared the election winner Friday over incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a seismic change that...

Botswana's upcoming national election on October 30: Economic challenges loom for Ruling Party

News1 year ago

Botswana’s upcoming national election on October 30: Economic challenges loom for Ruling Party

Botswana’s national election is scheduled for October 30, featuring President Mokgweetsi Masisi as the leading candidate against three main opponents. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), led...

Botswana insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Business3 years ago

Botswana insists on bigger share of diamonds from De Beers venture

Reuters | Botswana will not back down on demands for a bigger share of rough diamonds from its joint venture with De Beers, President Mokgweetsi Masisi...

Botswana acquires nearly a quarter of Belgian gem trader

Business3 years ago

Botswana acquires nearly a quarter of Belgian gem trader

AFP | In a perceived challenge to De Beers’s dominance of Botswana’s diamond industry, the southern African nation’s government announced Monday it will buy a 24...