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Arsenal fans in Botswana duped by public holiday prank after winning Premier League title

Supporters were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years

The Independent UK

Botswana eases anti-LGBTQ laws as repression grows elsewhere in Africa

Botswana has formally repealed sections of its penal code criminalising same-sex relations, in a rare advance for LGBTQ rights in Africa. But several governments elsewhere on the continent are introducing harsher penalties for same-sex relationships.

Radio France Internationale

Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting

Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threat

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Pensions for Botswana’s elderly are growing, but care services are lacking – study tracks 20 years

Botswana’s economy is projected to contract by 0.4% in 2026, driven largely by a slowdown in the diamond sector. Diamonds account for a third of fiscal revenues and a quarter of GDP. This means the government has less money to spend, even before making any policy choices.

The Conversation

Another Australian record broken at World Relays

All six Australian relay teams have locked in their spots for the 2027 world athletics championships in Beijing.

AAP

Relay team grab bronze at worlds on another red letter day for Australian athletics

Australia secured a thrilling bronze and ran the sixth-fastest men’s 4x400m time in history at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana

The Guardian - AU

Record-breaking day for Aussies at World Relays

Three Australian records have been set on a spectacular opening day at the World Relays in Botswana.

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Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa – studies explore the impact

South Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy with limited industrial diversification.

The Conversation

How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

Times Pets

‘How Harry fell in love’ Botswana campfire story was given to Mail by someone present, High Court told

The story reported that the duke had shared details of his relationship with Chelsy Davy around a campfire in Botswana

The Independent UK

Botswana’s hike of old age pensions hasn’t fixed the problem of who cares for the elderly – new study

The government of Botswana in southern Africa dramatically increased the universal old age pension for all citizens aged 65 and above from P830 (about US$63) to P1,400 (about US$106) per month in 2025. Headlines celebrated the near 70% rise in value. For many older citizens struggling with rising food and…

The Conversation

37-carat half-pink diamond unearthed in Botswana that could be one of the rarest ever

A glittering treasure has been found in Botswana, and it’s causing quite a stir, drawing global attention from gem experts, collectors, and luxury markets worldwide. A half-pink, half-colourless rough diamond weighing 37.41 carats, that’s around 7.5 grams, was reportedly uncovered at the Karowe Mine, as reported by the BBC. The…

The Times of India

IShowSpeed Unknowingly Exposes That Botswana Diamond Workers Can't Buy Their Own Diamonds---Here's Why

Streamer IShowSpeed revealed that Botswana, which produces a quarter of the world's diamonds, bars locals and visitors from buying rough diamonds directly due to contracts controlled by De Beers and the government.

International Business Times UK

Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

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Radio France Internationale

DRC and Senegal finish all square as Benin enter Group D's endgame

Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shared the spoils on Saturday in Tangier to maintain the drama in Group D over the identity of the pool winners following Benin's victory over Botswana.

Radio France Internationale

Five things we learned on Day 3: Big cats growl as a birthday boy creaks

Tunisia and Senegal cruised past Uganda and Botswana while Nigeria teetered past Tanzania, whose birthday boy skipper says the 2027 Cup of Nations might be one too far.

The Conversation

Marriage and migration: what happens when men return to the family home in Botswana

The history of labour migration in Botswana can be linked to the discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa in the late 19th century. South Africa needed cheap labour, and men from neighbouring territories were pulled into the workforce as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in mines, factories, kitchens and…

The Independent UK

Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo claims three countries tried to buy his citizenship

The sprinter, who is from Botswana, revealed that he received citizenship offers from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Tunisia

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Evening Standard

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

The Conversation

The history of the Zambezi River is a tale of culture, conquest and commerce

The Zambezi is Africa’s fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest river to flow into the Indian Ocean.

The Independent UK

What a pioneering female bush guide in Botswana taught me about feminism and conquering my fears

Driving headlong into danger isn’t everyone’s choice for a holiday, writes Victoria Richards, but when you’re with the first female African Bush Camp guide in the Okavango Delta, facing what you’re afraid of is the point

The Independent UK

This African nation built its development on diamonds. Now it's crashing down

Diamonds helped transform Botswana from one of the world’s poorest nations into one of Africa’s success stories

The Conversation

How control of water shapes power and security in Africa

Water is often taken for granted, if you’re lucky enough to have it coming out of taps. Yet it lies at the heart of national security.

The Conversation

Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda

How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place?

LiveScience

Rare half-pink rough diamond with 'astounding' weight of 37.4 carats discovered in Botswana

Experts at a laboratory in Botswana managed by the Gemological Institute of America recently examined an extraordinary natural diamond with two distinct color zones.

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