Botswana
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Botswana Stands Out as Rule of Law Holds Firm Amid Global Decline
Botswana bucks global trend with slight improvement in rule of law index
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Botswana
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Botswana Holds Steady in Global Governance Rankings
Botswana ranks 3rd in Africa and 70th globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, affirming its reputation as one of Africa's most competently governed states.
Botswana
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Botswana's Diamond Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Labor Practices
Botswana's diamond cutting and polishing industry faces allegations of exploitation of workers, threatening the country's reputation for producing ethical diamonds.
Botswana
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Botswana's Banking Sector Sees 8% Growth in 2025
Botswana's commercial banks report an 8% growth in 2025, driven by customer deposits and shareholder funds.
Botswana
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Botswana Court to Decide on Same-Sex Marriage Case in 2027
Botswana's High Court will deliver a judgment on a same-sex marriage case on April 2, 2027, after hearing arguments from the applicants and defendants.
Botswana
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Three rural women lead Botswana’s green revolution
A project in Botswana is empowering rural women through environmental restoration and income-generating opportunities.
Botswana
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Acute water shortage stifles Zutshwa
Residents of Zutshwa in Botswana's Northern Kgalagadi face chronic water distress due to hyper-saline groundwater and unreliable supply.
Botswana
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Coaching Carousel: Botswana's FNB Premiership Sees Four Coaches Sacked in Seven Rounds
Four coaches fired in seven rounds of Botswana's FNB Premiership, with several others under pressure.
Botswana
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Botswana’s P2.5 billion surplus: Turning point or temporary reprieve?
Botswana records P2.5 billion surplus in first quarter of 2026/2027 financial year
Botswana
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Botswana raises petrol, diesel prices as Middle East tensions tighten global fuel markets
Botswana's fuel prices are set to increase due to rising global fuel costs and Middle East tensions.
Botswana
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De Beers Adjusts Production Amid Softer Diamond Market
De Beers reports 6.8 million carats of rough diamond production in Q3 2026, an 11% decline from the previous year.
Botswana
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Botswana Stock Exchange Unveils Ambitious 10X by 2030 Blueprint
Botswana aims to become Africa's financial super-hub by 2030