Botswana at 60 challenges the story of postcolonial African failure

This week, Botswana is marking 60 years of independence from Britain with Diamond Jubilee celebrations across the country. The anniversary underscores the scale of the country’s transformation. In 1966, the former Bechuanaland Protectorate was among the …

Botswana drags down Capricorn profit

Capricorn Group’s profit fell 6.4% to N$1.87 billion for the financial year ended June, as a weak performance in Botswana weighed on the group despite stronger results from Bank Windhoek. The decline of N$128 million marks the group’s first earnings …

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations

The government in Botswana has come under fire for authorising the killing of 23 elephants during its Independence Day celebrations. On Wednesday, the country marked the 60th anniversary of its independence from the United Kingdom with festive events held …

Chapo reaffirms the need for stronger cooperation with Botswana

Maputo, 01 Oct (AIM) – Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has described his state visit to Botswana as positive, highlighting stronger bilateral cooperation, new investment prospects and plans to establish air links between the two countries. Speaking on …

Botswana commemorates 60th independence anniversary

GABORONE, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Botswana on Wednesday marked 60 years of independence with national commemorations unfolding in a blend of cultural displays and celebration activities reflecting on the southern African country's six decades of …

Azerbaijan congratulates Botswana on National Day

30 Sentyabr 11:24 En Azerbaijanchr("39")s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated Botswana on the occasion of its National Day, Olaylar informs. "Warm congratulations to the people and the Government of the Republic of Botswana on the …

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Botswana faces backlash over 23 elephant killings

People across Botswana are gathering to mark the country's 60th Independence Day/Botswana government/Facebook Animal rights activists have criticised Botswana's decision to authorise the killing of 23 elephants to provide meat for …

Hunter the horse survives a crocodile's grip, and volunteer vets in Botswana help him heal

A stallion in Botswana survived a crocodile attack after heading to a river for a drink. The horse, Hunter, escaped with a serious wound to one hind leg. Here's what to know Horse & Hound reported that U.K. veterinarians Wendy Furness and Michael …

Botswana withdraws from Zimbabwe–South Africa 2028 AFCON bid over funding

Botswana has withdrawn from a joint bid with Zimbabwe and South Africa to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations after its government declined to provide the required financial guarantee. The withdrawal leaves Zimbabwe and South Africa to continue pursuing …