Global diamond giant De Beers will go ahead with a planned investment of $1 billion to prolong the life of its flagship mine, Jwaneng in Botswana, even though demand for diamonds has registered a decline in the past year

400 elephant hunting licenses have been issued on top of permits for other species amid fresh opposition from conservationists; international hunters pay up to $50.000 to obtain a license in order to hunt an elephant

Only 28 women stood for Parliament out of 258 contestants, or 10,85%, and only three women won their seats, 4,92% of the 61 seats; on the other hand, women represent 54% of those eligible to vote

The national table tennis team for the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Games, to be held in Namibia next year, has been unveiled; athletes emerged from national selection tournament organised by the Botswana Table Tennis Association

Intending to diversify its economy, currently dependent on diamonds, Botswana plans to enter the medical cannabis and solar energy markets, announced President Duma Boko during his first address to the nation