Botswana

Origin of modern humans 'traced to #Botswana' bbc.com/news/science-environ…

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The President of Botswana H.E Duma Boko delivers his third SONA tomorrow as Botswana reflects on 60 years of Independence. Celebrating our journey while looking ahead.

The @UN_Botswana Common Country Analysis for #Botswana analyses the socio-economic and political context critical development challenges – out now 👉🏿bit.ly/3gXjKT6

Botswana lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 3.8%, up from 3.1%, as diamond output hit 15.1m carats — 14% more than the same period in 2025. The two-year slump is easing.

Botswana De Beers stake set to reach 25% via @FurtherAfrica furtherafrica.com/2026/10/16…

Severe weather warning for Botswana

Botswana Set as Southern African Hub in Dangote Petroleum Refinery shares for Southern African investors in Africa’s largest IPO to date. The IPO deadline to October 27, offering 4.1 billion shares and increasing access for investors across the continent.

President @duma_boko’s State Visit to China began in Fujian Province, with engagements focused on industrial development, technology & investment. #BotswanaInChina 🇧🇼🇨🇳

A rare pink diamond was unearthed at Botswana’s Karowe mine, a site known for yielding some of the world’s largest and most valuable diamonds. The mine, operated by @LucaraBotswana Diamond Corporation.

Collen Kebinatshipi 🇧🇼 Now holds the World Lead in the 100m and 400m! No man has ever accomplished that feat in modern-day athletics.

Botswana is poised to make sporting history as it hosts the 2026 World Athletics Relays, marking the first time this prestigious global event is staged on African soil. Scheduled for 2–3 May 2026 at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone.

It's Day 1 of the 2026 #WorldAthletics in Botswana!!🇧🇼

Botswana has launched a 500MW solar photovoltaic plant alongside a 500MWh battery energy storage system in the Ngamiland District. This project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imports and position Botswana as a net electricity exporter by 2030. nbcnews.na/node/116146

Justice Oratile 🇧🇼 clocks 44.92s to win the men's 400m at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix!

Making his intent clear Collen Kebinatshipi the 400m world champ, becomes the first man under 10 seconds this year

Scalar Botswana Decarbonation Fund Innovation Program Launched to Drive Innovation and Economic Diversification --> is.gd/v8RN8G #BotswanaYouthMagazine #Botsw

Win a VIP trip to the #WorldAthleticsRelays in #Botswana Enter here: competitionstoday.co.uk/win-……

🇧🇼 Botswana & 🇿🇲 Zambia have launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority to jointly manage the Kazungula Bridge and its One-Stop Border Post. The new authority will oversee operations along a critical section of the North-South Corridor, which handles more than 60% of SADC trade.

MAKING HISTORY FOR BOTSWANA 🇧🇼 Junior competitor Ntungamili Raguin is the first player from Botswana to win a Grand Slam match at the Australian Open

Equestrian Team 🇧🇼 brings GOLD 🏆home at the 4th #AfricanYouthGames in Angola. Congratulations to Kayla Smit, who clinched an individual gold🏆 in the Endurance riding category #TeamBotswana

Botswana has the largest elephant population in the World bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8s…