Botswana’s diamond-funded healthcare failed: it needs to be reformed and rebuilt

Shortages of medicine in Botswana forced me to declare a public health emergency last year. Patients went without treatment – not because health workers failed them, but because the system did. For a nation committed to universal healthcare, free at the …

Botswana soldier arrested for alleged murder of wife

A 51-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of his 49-year-old wife at their family home in Matobo. As reported by Botswana‘s Daily News, Assistant Superintendent (ASP) Patrick Makoba of Tutume …

UK bank announces sale of Botswana subsidiary as top African banks bid for takeover

People familiar with the matter said the London-headquartered Standard Chartered Plc has begun sounding out buyers and expects to receive first-round bids by mid-year. The proposed sale covers the bank’s corporate and investment banking arm in Botswana, …

Botswana targets drug manufacturing in health emergency recovery

Botswana is in talks with international pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce generic drugs locally as it recovers from a public health emergency triggered by Western aid cuts and a hole in public finances caused by low diamond prices, its health …

Saleshando warns Botswana is 'sleepwalking into a debt trap'’

Copper Queens’ victory over Botswana elates soccer fans

Soccer fans in Lusaka have expressed joy and renewed hope following the Copper Queens’ convincing 3-nil victory over Botswana yesterday at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa. In an interview with ZANIS, Michael Mwanza described the …

COPPER QUEENS DEFEAT BOTSWANA IN 2026 COSAFA OPENER

The Zambia Senior Women’s National Team have started their title defense in style at the ongoing COSAFA Women’s Senior Championship in South Africa, beating Botswana 3-0 in their opening game to go top of group B. Regina Chanda opened the scoring in the …

Angola and Botswana Unite To Buy Diamond Mining Company De Beers

Angola and Botswana Unite To Buy Diamond Mining Company De Beers Angola’s state-owned diamond company, Endiama, has announced plans to increase production to 17 million carats by 2027, following a record output in 2024. This achievement has cemented Angola …

Blast from the past: Bafana bounce back to beat Botswana

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn 1957 — Spinner Hugh Tayfield finishes with 9/113 from 37 overs as South Africa bowl out England for 214 to win the …

Angola and Botswana move to buy stake in De Beers

Angola and Botswana, two of Africa’s leading diamond producers, are stepping up efforts to secure strategic ownership in De Beers, the world’s most iconic diamond company, even as Angola sets ambitious production targets that underscore its rising …