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146 - Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma | Botswana News
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  • 146 - Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma | Botswana News

    Botswana’s diamond rush is hitting a snag—12 million carats mined last year far exceeds their target, forcing them to keep digging just to clear inventory before ramping up again. But with global demand sagging in the US and China due to cheaper lab-grown stones and rising tariffs, profits are shrinking fast. The country’s economy, already fragile, faces a deeper slump as diamond revenues plummet to just $770 million next year—far below historic averages. Compounding the crisis, De Beers’ parent company Anglo American is pulling back, leaving Botswana scrambling to seize control of the diamond giant as Africa’s top contender for its future.

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    https://www.theafricareport.com/406134/botswana-diamond-oversupply-imperils-countrys-economy/

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    Sat, 19 Sep 2026
  • 145 - Unity Dow Walks Out of Parliament | Botswana News

    Botswana’s trailblazing first female high court judge, Unity Dow, is stirring controversy once more—this time by walking out of parliament over what she sees as exclusionary constitutional court plans under the Duma Boko administration. Known for her fearless advocacy and decades of challenging injustice, Dow’s bold move underscores a growing demand for transparency and inclusive governance in Botswana’s democracy. Her principled stand, even at personal cost, continues to galvanize public discourse and spotlight the urgent need for equitable representation in legislative halls.

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    Sat, 19 Sep 2026
  • 144 - Africa’s Malaria Fight at a Crossroads | Botswana News

    Malaria in Africa is hitting a deadly wall—270 million cases and 600,000 deaths last year, mostly among children—with economic costs crippling growth. Funding has plummeted 70% in four years, straining health systems and risking decades of progress. But African leaders are rallying: boosting domestic budgets, forging public-private partnerships, and deploying cutting-edge tools like new nets, WHO-approved vaccines, and spatial emanators. The key to survival? Health sovereignty—building local manufacturing to end reliance on imports and treat health as a strategic investment in people and stability.

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    https://www.theafricareport.com/408814/president-boko-why-africa-must-lead-in-financing-malaria-control-primary-health-care/

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    Sat, 19 Sep 2026
  • 143 - Botswana’s Economic Diplomacy Reset | Botswana News

    Botswana is on a bold new economic mission — ditching its diamond-dependent past to become a regional powerhouse through smart diplomacy and private-sector growth. With a fresh government and a new party in power after 58 years, the country is pivoting from state-led spending to attracting global investment by leveraging its reputation for stability. The foreign minister is jet-setting worldwide, repairing ties with neighbors like South Africa — even burying old disputes — while easing trade barriers to boost regional commerce. Strategic infrastructure projects, like the Kazungula Bridge, are being rolled out to streamline cross-border trade and position Botswana as a vital gateway for Southern Africa’s economy.

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  • 142 - Cont Re Eyes 2026 African Stock Listing | Botswana News

    Continental Reinsurance is set to make waves in 2026 with a major stock market listing in Africa—stepping away from Nigeria’s exchange to chase bigger ambitions. The move aims to raise fresh capital, attract global investors, and overhaul its corporate structure for stronger growth. While details on location and funding targets remain under wraps, this bold step signals Cont Re’s intent to dominate the African reinsurance scene and could spark a new era of investment across the continent.

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    Sat, 19 Sep 2026
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