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Botswana Diamond Recovery Lifts 2026 Growth to 3.8%
Botswana's diamond recovery drives 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.8%, yet highlights economy's reliance on a single commodity.
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Botswana President Duma Boko to Address Nation on State of Economy
Botswana's President Duma Boko to deliver State of the Nation address on November 9, 2026, amid economic challenges.
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Afreximbank Announces Speakers for Africa’s Largest Compliance Forum
Afreximbank has announced speakers for its 2026 Compliance Forum, Africa’s largest compliance-focused gathering, to address regulatory fragmentation and barriers across Africa.
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Gwebi College agriculture industry partnerships lift Zimbabwe
Gwebi Agricultural College in Zimbabwe partners with industry to provide students with practical experience, driving innovation and job creation in the agriculture sector.
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Double Header Confirmed as African Hero Top 8 Moves into Semifinals
The African Hero Top 8 competition moves into the semi-final stage on November 7, with four teams set to battle for places in the final at the National Stadium.
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Ambassador Fan Yong Attends 2026 Botswana-China Friendship Night
Ambassador Fan Yong joins Botswana and Chinese officials to celebrate the 2026 Botswana-China Friendship Night in Gaborone.
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Botswana Boxing Aims to Reclaim Prominence
Botswana boxers return to IBA Africa Elite Championships after four years, winning three medals.
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Cheetah Cement plans 800,000-tonne Gaborone plant to boost domestic production
Cheetah Cement to establish new 800,000-tonne Gaborone plant, boosting domestic cement production and reducing reliance on imports.
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Botswana's Diamond Revenue Collapse Forces UDC to Reverse Free Education Promise
Botswana's diamond revenue collapse forces UDC government to retain secondary school fees, sparking controversy over election-year promises.
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North Korea Linked to $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Heist
North Korean hackers drained $6.36 billion from Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, in just 20 minutes, setting a new record for digital crime.
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Cadre Deployment Row Sparks Fears of State Capture in Botswana
Botswana's civil service faces scrutiny amid allegations of cadre deployment.
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Botswana's Pension System Receives C Grade in Global Ranking
Botswana's pension system scores 57.0 points in 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index