Botswana3 Oct 2025Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBCBotswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.3 Oct 202523 Sep 2025More than 80 buffaloes drown in Namibia after falling off cliffThe herd was fleeing lions, officials say23 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Botswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medalPresident Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.22 Sep 202526 Aug 2025Diamond-rich Botswana declares national public health emergencyThe country is facing a shortage of medical equipment and medicines, President Duma Boko says.26 Aug 20256 Jun 2025Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand fallsBotswana, one of the world's biggest diamond producers, has been struck by a global decline in the market.6 Jun 20254 Jun 2025Suspected people-smuggling gang arrested in raidsFive men and a woman are arrested in dawn raids across the country.4 Jun 202511 May 2025'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet ministerLesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.11 May 202526 Mar 2025Harry quits charity he set up in Diana's honour over internal rowThe Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.26 Mar 202514 Mar 2025Angola refuses entry to opposition leaders from across Africa A host of political figures had been invited to attend a conference on democracy by the opposition.14 Mar 2025...
