Diamonds are forever, thought Botswana's leaders. But the industry that has shaped the country is faltering
Botswana has long relied on diamonds to fuel its economy, but the industry is faltering. Now, voters have rejected the ruling party for the first time in six decades.
'When We Began, They Laughed At Us' – This Startup Is Buying Huge Diamonds And Putting Them On The Blockchain, Taking On De Beers' Reign
HB Antwerp is still small compared to De Beers, but its impact is expanding. The company owns some of the biggest diamonds ...
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Botswana election: Who is in the running and what’s at stake?
Botswana is a multi-party state, but the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has dominated the polls since 1969. The ...
Botswana country profile
Botswana, one of Africa's most stable countries, is the continent's longest continuous multi-party democracy. It is ...