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• [New] The Botswana economy is expected to contract by 3% in 2025, mainly due to the downturn in the diamond markets. AtCoMedia. Inc
• The dry season continues in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe with excellent wildlife opportunities. Kuoni
• Under the terms of the agreement as initially announced, the share of rough diamonds mined by Debswana, the mining company operated jointly by De Beers and the Botswana government, sold through the Botswana's Okavango Diamond Company, will increase from 25% to 30% to start. nationaljeweler.com
• Botswana's economy is expected to rebound with 3-4 percent growth in 2025, driven by a recovery in global diamond markets and sustained progress in non-mining sectors. The African Miner
• Potatoes hold immense potential to transform Botswana's agricultural landscape, providing a pathway for job creation, food security, and rural development. Blogger
• Botswana's dependence on South Africa (faced with an energy deficit) for a quarter of its electricity supply represents a risk for the performance of the mining sector. Coface
• The overall telecom services revenue in Botswana will decline at a CAGR of 0.4% during the forecast period 2024-2029. Research and Markets
• With concerted efforts from all stakeholders-farmers, industry players, and the government-Botswana can harness the transformative potential of potatoes to achieve economic growth, food security, and a thriving agricultural economy. Blogger
• By inviting global tech companies to pilot their innovations, Botswana could unlock new economic opportunities, develop a highly skilled workforce, and position itself as a regional leader in digital transformation. Mmegi
• Conclusion Botswana's 2025-2026 budget reflects an effort to balance fiscal consolidation with economic recovery. Mmegi
• Railways have suffered for years in South Africa but the Botswana Rail Link - aiming to facilitate cross-border trade could be a turning point. Infrastructure news
• Countries such as Botswana and Angola provided strong investment opportunities, benefiting from abundant natural resources and relatively stable governance. Business Insider Africa
• There is need for further research to determine the social, cultural, economic, behavioral, and other distal factors that might explain the high infection rates in some of the high-risk areas in Botswana. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Across Southern Africa, erstwhile liberation movements in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa faced major tests in 2024, leading to changes that will transform their political landscapes for years to come. Teneo
• The Middle East and Africa are anticipated to benefit from abundant natural resources particularly diamonds and colored gemstones, with South Africa and Botswana being key contributors. Market Data Forecast
• Enhanced National Revenue: By increasing its share of diamonds sold, Botswana is expected to witness a significant rise in national income. Discovery Alert
• Revenue from diamond sales from Botswana have dropped 46% year-over-year and is at threat of disappearing with cheaper lab grown diamonds. USGI
• With the African Continental Free Trade Agreement coming to fruition by the mid-2020s, much greater regional trade was anticipated to move from South Africa to Botswana, not only through Zimbabwe. Cadtm
• Botswana Known for its political stability and relative isolation from global power struggles, Botswana in Southern Africa might avoid becoming a direct focus in a large-scale military conflict. Brilliant Maps
• Morama bean is a nutrient-dense wild legume, naturally abundant in some South African countries such as Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia with huge potential for domestication. BioMed Central
• The new sales agreement paves the way for the extension of mining licences for Debswana, a 50:50 joint venture between Botswana and De Beers beyond 2029. TimesLIVE
• The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group (De Beers) are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations focused on establishing a new sales agreement for Debswana's rough diamond production, as well as extending Debswana's mining licences beyond 2029. Mmegi

Last updated: 17 June 2025