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Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from? Geology now has answers

Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed). They make up less than 1% of all diamonds on Earth, and include three of the largest diamonds ever recovered, the Cullinan, at 3,106 carats, found…

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Africa’s hottest new safari lodges are redefining luxury travel in the wild

From helicopter arrivals in Zambia to design-led lodges in Tanzania and ultra-luxury retreats in Botswana, a new wave of safari openings across Africa is transforming the classic game drive holiday into something far more immersive, stylish and experience-led.

Euronews

Video shows moment Hellfire missile cripples tanker bound for Iran's Kharg Island

The United States military disabled the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie in international waters after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated warnings and continued sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island, the US central command said. It also released the video from when a US aircraft struck the ship.

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This Photographer Finds Stunning Visual Patterns In The Natural World (20 Images)

Jon McCormack’s photography is often framed to make you look closer, and then closer again. The Australian-born conservation and natural history photographer grew up surrounded by the stark landscapes of the Australian Outback, where life among sheep, cattle, drought, dust, and open space helped shape his respect for nature’s resilience…

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‘I want my life back’: drugs shortages lay bare economic impact of diamond crash in Botswana

Healthcare should be free but lack of essential supplies has led to patients being told to buy their own medicines

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"I spent 10 days traveling through Botswana, living out of my car and moving through remote desert landscapes in complete isolation, focused entirely on photographing the night sky"

Armed with an astro-modified DSLR camera, this photographer crossed remote salt pans and captured ancient boabab trees beneath the Milky Way

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‘She does not back down’: the couple seeking to legalise same-sex marriage in Botswana

Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile are going to court for right to wed but face fierce opposition from church groups

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

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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.

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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…

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‘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

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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…

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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…

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

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.

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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