Tag: Botswana

More than 80 buffaloes drown in Namibia after falling off cliff

More than 80 buffaloes have been killed after they trampled over each…

Khanyisile Ngcobo Khanyisile Ngcobo

Botswana declares public holiday after ‘historic’ athletics gold medal

Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country's victory in…

Basillioh Rukanga Basillioh Rukanga

Diamond-rich Botswana declares national public health emergency

Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it faces a shortage…

Ottilie Mitchell Ottilie Mitchell

Botswana’s diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines,…

‘Proud to be young’ – Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister

Lesego Chombo's enthusiasm for life is as infectious as her achievements are…

Harry quits charity he set up in Diana’s honour over internal row

The Duke of Sussex has resigned from a charity he set up…

Adam Durbin Adam Durbin

Angola refuses entry to opposition leaders from across Africa

Angola is under fire after it denied entry to several senior African…

Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a…

Wycliffe Muia & Damian Zane Wycliffe Muia & Damian Zane

How friends became foes in Africa’s diamond state

Ian Khama’s well-mannered voice barely disguises the anger that he feels. In…

Letsile Tebogo’s rise from ‘hyperactive child’ to 100m silver

It seems that even when you are a World Championship silver medallist,…