Botswana's new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon
Botswana's new president, Duma Boko, said on Friday he wanted to conclude talks for a new sales pact with global diamonds ...
Diamond-rich Botswana holds an election with new economic challenges for a long-ruling party
Botswana will vote in a national election this week that will decide whether the ruling party extends a 58-year stretch in ...
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De Beers and Botswana: A Renewed Alliance
De Beers' CEO expresses confidence in finalizing a new diamond sales agreement with Botswana shortly. The agreement follows criticism from Botswana's President Duma Boko of previous negotiations but ...
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.
Botswana country profile
Botswana, one of Africa's most stable countries, is the continent's longest continuous multi-party democracy. It is ...
Botswana heads to the polls with diamond downturn in focus
Botswana started voting on Wednesday in an election that will determine whether President Mokgweetsi Masisi secures a second ...
New Botswana Leader Names Mines Minister Before De Beers Talks
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, named Bogolo Kenewendo to be the next mines minister as his administration moves to ...