Tag: Botswana
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π§πΌ Botswana Nears Historic Deal for Majority Stake in De Beers
In a move that could dramatically reshape the global diamond industry, Botswana is pushing to finalize a deal to acquire a majority stake in the legendary gem company, De Beers, by the end of next month. This potential acquisition represents a seismic shift for the southern African nation, which has been the primary source of…
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π§πΌπΈπ±π¬π Voices of Today: Young African Leaders Reshape Democracy Amid Political Shifts
Across the African continent, a quiet revolution is underway β not one of tanks and barricades, but of ballots, bold ideas, and brave young people stepping into the political arena. Voices of Today, a groundbreaking documentary series by The African Project (TAP), shines a spotlight on the young leaders who are redefining governance and democracy…
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π§πΌ Botswana President Promises to Restore Bushmen Rights
The president’s announcement came in the same week as the Botswana government allowed the Bushmen to bury Pitseng Gaoberekwe who died in December 2021 on the group’s ancestral land, ending a drawn-out impasse. The courts had barred the family from burying Gaoberekwe in his ancestral home in the vast and arid Central Kalahari Game Reserve…
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π§πΌ Botswanaβs Leader Picks Deputy Gaolathe as Finance Minister
Botswanaβs new leader Duma Boko unveiled the names of six members of his cabinet, including economist and Deputy President Ndaba Gaolathe as his finance minister. βWe are here to mark the beginning of the delivery of the hopes and aspirations of the nation,β Boko, 54, said in Gaborone, the capital, on Monday. βWe will make…
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π§πΌ Outgoing Botswana president Masisi hands over office to Boko
Botswana’s new government, led by Duma Boko, is gearing up to tackle challenges following a surprising electoral victory that ended the Botswana Democratic Partyβs (BDP) 58-year reign. Boko was sworn in on Friday, just two days after his Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) party won a landslide, capturing 36 seats in parliament; five more than…
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π§πΌ βI am proud of our democratic processes and I respect the will of the people,β Botswana’s Masisi
The people of Botswana woke up this Friday (Nov. 1) to the end of an era and with a new leader at the helm of the country. The preliminary election results mark the end of 58 years of rule of the BDP, the Botswana Democratic Party. Incumbent president Mokgweetsi Masisi held a press conference and…
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π§πΌ 1,094-Carat Diamond found in Botswana, one of the largest ever
A massive 1,094-carat diamond has been recovered from the Karowe mine in Botswana. This is the second discovery of a diamond weighing over 1000 carats at the mine this year. The newly found diamond shares similarities with a 692-carat diamond discovered earlier in 2023. Both are expected to yield high-value polished stones through an ongoing…
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Four Candidates Cleared for Presidential Election in Botswana
The High Court has confirmed that four out of five candidates had the required support to run for presidential office in Botswana under the law. Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is seeking a second term as president, is among the four presidential candidates. The other candidates are Duma Boko, leader of the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for…
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Botswana licences its first manganese mining project
Botswana has awarded Giyani Metals a 15-year mining licence, the company announced on Wednesday, paving the way for it to become the country’s first battery-grade manganese producer. Manganese is a key component in batteries and its demand is expected to be driven by growth in electric vehicles, among other clean energy applications. Giyani’s Kgwakwe Hill…
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Mining company Lucara unearths sixth diamond over 1,000 carats at Karowe Mine in Botswana
“The recovery of this exceptional 1,094-carat diamond is a testament to Karowe’s remarkable potential and further validates our investment in the underground expansion project. These continued discoveries of large, high-value diamonds demonstrate the consistent quality of our resource and its ability to deliver substantial returns,” said William Lamb, President and CEO of Lucara. The discovery…
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