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Botswana: Mining Costs High Amid Challenges in the Global Diamond Market
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (288+ words) Orapa " Debswana Diamond Company chief operations officer, Mr Koolatotse Koolatotse has underscored the need to manage the cost of production at mines amid challenges in the global diamond market. Speaking during the launch of Debswana's 2025-2029 Transformation Strategy in Orapa on…...
Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund
2+ week, 4+ day ago (448+ words) Former President of the African Development Bank (Af DB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund, a landmark initiative established by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group to drive economic diversification and…...
Africa: Botswana Has Not Cut Off Electricity Supply or Closed Borders Amid Anti-Migrant Action in South Africa
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (594+ words) Botswana has not cut off electricity supply or closed borders amid anti-migrant action in South Africa IN SHORT: As anti-migrant demonstrations continue to shake South Africa in May 2026, claims about neighbouring Botswana taking action are circulating online. But there is…...
Botswana: Kagame Arrives in Botswana for State Visit
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 6, arrived in Gaborone, Botswana for a two-day State Visit and was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. On Wednesday afternoon, the two Heads of State will hold a t'te…...
Botswana Takes Gold
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) Gaborone " After a baton scare on May 2 at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, Botswana men's 4x400m relay team has made a bold statement of dominance of the event by adding the second World Relays title in their cabinet. The quartet…...
Nigeria: Mercedes Benz Sues Osimhen for Alleged "142m Debt
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle. Osimhen is currently one of the most clinical strikers in world football....
Zimbabwe: Marian Marinica Resigns As Warriors Head Coach
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) Zimbabwe senior men's national team coach Marian Marinica has resigned as head coach, ZIFA has revealed. Marinica's resignation comes five months after his appointment in November last year. The Romanian coach led Zimbabwe at the 2025 AFCON final, where he failed…...
Botswana: Officials Warn of Illegal Phane Harvesting
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (915+ words) Tshimoyapula " Hordes of people across the country flock the environs of Tshimoyapula for Phane harvesting leaving the area depleted. Forestry and Range resources officials have raised concern about illegal harvesting and that harvesters were not considerate about sustainable methods of…...
Liberian Diamond Sector Under Global Scrutiny
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (863+ words) More than a decade after its last formal assessment, Liberia's diamond sector is once again under international scrutiny as the government hosts a high-level review mission under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), signaling both progress and persistent challenges in…...
Malawi: Only Two Malawians Apply As Foreign Coaches Dominate Bullets Job Race
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (419+ words) FCB Nyasa Bullets have raised concern after it emerged that only two out of 16 applicants for the club's head coach position are Malawians, highlighting the continued dominance of foreign coaches even in local football opportunities. On Monday, the People's Team…...