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More than five decades after Botswana gained independence, the country’s San, who are the first inhabitants of the region, continue to experience some of the worst forms of discrimination and marginalisation, said the UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people. Albert Barume raised these concerns during a press briefing in Gaborone last week…
International banks pulling back from Africa leave space for local groups like FirstRand to expand.
South African Airways (SAA) is adding a new stamp to its route map. Starting Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the national carrier will launch a new twice-daily international service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana. And bookings are already open on the airline’s website. SAA to launch new route The addition of this new route strengthens SAA’s…
Botswana declared a public health emergency on Monday after hospitals ran out of essential medicines due to depleted government coffers and steep cuts in US aid. The diamond-rich southern African country has relied heavily on mining to fuel its economy but faces persistent challenges that have eaten into its gem revenue, leaving most of its…