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David Rock obituary

Architect who pioneered the idea of the collective workspace as a socially and economically supportive environment in London in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties

Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2024

Botswana’s election shock: analyst reflects on why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years

The dramatic loss of power by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had governed Botswana since independence in 1966, will go down in history as one of the biggest electoral upsets in Africa.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power

Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana’s stability tested in tough election for President Masisi

Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country’s most competitive vote yet. The prosperous, diamond-rich nation has maintained a stable democracy since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana election: Who is in the running and what’s at stake?

Some 1 million Batswana will vote amid worries about the economy as diamond dollars fall.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Seeking To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Aiming To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

Architectural car parks to drive into, in the UK and beyond

Architectural car parks form an important part of urban infrastructure but can provide a design statement too; here are some of the finest examples to peruse, in the UK and beyond

Wallpaper · Oct 16, 2024

Broad Marsh transformation takes 'significant step' as company appointed to make plans a reality

The company will be working with the council to develop a Broad Marsh 'master plan'

Nottingham Post · Jul 7, 2023