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Botswana

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Botswana. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Gaborone

Head of State

President Mokgweetsi Masisi

Head of Government

President Mokgweetsi Masisi

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Botswanan President Duma Boko meet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: AP

China-Africa relations

As US pursues mine deals, Xi warns African resources are not tools for ‘rivalry’

The long-term viability of China-Africa ties relies on the continent gaining more value from its resources, analysts say.

14 Oct 2026 - 4:23PMvideocam

Paris Fashion Week

Celine’s effortless chic to Messika’s rare blue diamond: Highlights from Paris Fashion Week

4 Oct 2026 - 2:34PM

Royalty

Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana

11 Apr 2026 - 1:44AMvideocam

Banking & finance

Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Far from a victimless crime, insider trading steals from the rest of us by unfairly using knowledge that is available only to the privileged.

3 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania at the Kennedy Centre for the opening night of the musical Chicago on March 31. Oil trades spiked by half a billion dollars minutes before Trump posted a pause on the US attack on Iranian energy sites. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Luxury Hotels

11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto

These ultra-luxe stays and unique experiences span the globe, from the US and Latin America, to Africa and the Middle East.

1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM

China-Africa relations

China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?

Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

7 Dec 2025 - 4:32PMvideocam

Africa

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

14 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM

andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia. Photo: Handout

World Athletics Championships

Tokyo world championships: Tebogo’s legs to ‘do the talking’ in Lyles showdown

Softly spoken Botswana Olympic champion and ‘arrogant’ American rival set to square off in the 100m, 200m races from Saturday.

9 Sep 2025 - 9:00PM

Middle East

Qatar joins Gulf neighbours in African funding game with US$103 billion pledge

Al-Mansour Holdings is looking to tap into six resource-rich sub-Saharan countries for minerals, oil and gas.

4 Sep 2025 - 3:17PMvideocam

China-Africa relations

Is this the copper century? China moves to shore up supplies from Africa

African copper is crucial for China as the West restricts supplies, notably from Canada, analyst says.

2 Jul 2025 - 2:00PMvideocam

The Democratic Republic of Congo remains China’s biggest source of copper from Africa. One analyst says the DRC is among the most promising new copper sources. Photo: AFP

Animals

Zimbabwe to cull elephants and distribute meat to people

The move seeks to ease the ballooning population of the animals – the African nation has the second most elephants in the world.

4 Jun 2025 - 2:51AM

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the International Fund for Animal Welfare officers stand around a collared elephant in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, in April. Photo: AP

China-Africa relations

China still leads the pack in Africa’s critical minerals race as US falls behind

Beijing has spent years – and billions – investing in Africa’s mining sector, and it is now paying off, experts say.

12 Mar 2025 - 11:16PMvideocam

Business of climate change

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

Last month, MMG said it would buy British miner Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.

6 Mar 2025 - 10:20PMvideocam

Celebrity children

Who are Julian Assange’s children – Daniel, Gabriel and Max?

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is finally free to be a normal dad after he pleaded guilty to violating US espionage law, returning home to Australia last week – here’s what we know about his family

8 Jul 2024 - 1:21PM

Julian Assange is finally free to reunite with his wife Stella and two young children, Gabriel and Max. Photos: AP, @MoreBirths/X

China-Africa relations

Chinese firm to acquire Zambian copper mine amid African minerals buying spree

With more African mines being bought by Chinese firms, Beijing is positioning itself to lead the green energy revolution.

1 Jul 2024 - 4:06PMvideocam

Chinese company JCHX is close to finalising a deal to buy an 80 per cent stake in Lubambe copper mine in Zambia. Photo: Lubambe Copper Mine

Tourism

World’s longest walk? 24,262km from South Africa to China

Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.

14 May 2024 - 4:15PM

South Africa

South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims, transport ministry says

Seriously injured 8-year-old child is sole survivor after bus plunged off bridge and caught fire in province of Limpopo. President Ramaphosa earlier appealed to South Africans to take care when travelling.

29 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

China-Africa relations

Green energy powers China’s investment boom in Africa after pandemic

Race for minerals vital for renewable energy drives rise in Chinese investments and construction deals in Africa.

16 Feb 2024 - 9:00AMvideocam

Last year saw an increase in Chinese construction contracts and investments in Africa, signalling a recovery from the pandemic-led slowdown. Photo: AFP

Obituaries

Namibia president and anti-apartheid activist Hage Geingob dies age 82

Geingob maintained close ties with the US and other Western countries but also forged a warm relationship with China. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

5 Feb 2024 - 3:53AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ‘aims to increase flight links to more belt and road countries’

Airport Authority chairman Jack So tells aviation symposium that city hopes to increase flight links beyond 40 belt and road countries already covered.

14 Dec 2023 - 8:25PM

North Korea

North Korea’s thwarted smugglers lay bare abusable UN sanctions regime

Japanese police raided a used-car showroom in Chiba recently on suspicion it had attempted to transfer a US$68,000 Lexus to North Korea, according to reports.

12 Dec 2023 - 5:07PMvideocam

North Korea

North Korea may recall ambassador to Switzerland by year-end

Sources say ambassador Han Tae-song may have been involved in the illegal trade of elephant tusks and rhino horns through deals in four African countries.

9 Dec 2023 - 12:58AM

Han Tae-song, North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations, in Geneva in June 2022. Photo: AFP

Investing

Chinese miner MMG buys Botswana’s Khoemacau copper mine for US$1.9 billion

The metals miner said it had entered into a share purchase agreement worth US$1.88 billion to buy Canada-based Cuprous Capital, the parent company of the copper mine, amid a surge in demand for the metal needed in green energy transition.

21 Nov 2023 - 9:42AM

Luxury brands

5 new lifestyle finds that capture the wonder of nature

Designers draw on the beautiful sights and smells of our world to inspire jewellery by De Beers and Elhanati, placeholders from Buccellati, Diptyque candles and Korean brand Nonfiction’s perfumes

2 Nov 2023 - 5:44PM

Tourism

‘It was sensory overload’: how sober travel is driving a new tourism trend

Alcohol-free travel companies such as Hooked and We Love Lucid are catering to a growing sober tourism trend driven by travellers looking for deeper experiences unclouded by booze and hangovers.

30 Oct 2023 - 6:15PM

Darci Murray (left) is the founder of alcohol-free travel company Hooked, which arranges sober travel trips - a growing tourism trend. Photo: Darci Murray

High Jewellery

LVMH tests the market for lab-grown diamonds in luxury watches and jewellery

The luxury conglomerate is experimenting with including man-made stones in high-end watches and jewellery, but continues to focus on marketing natural diamonds, particularly through Tiffany & Co.

17 Oct 2023 - 3:00PM

Fred’s Force 10 high jewellery necklace, featuring the very first lab-grown blue diamond, the Audacious Blue. Photos: Fred

China-Africa relations

Why China’s focus on African food imports will not blur infrastructure outlook

New initiatives to boost Africa’s agricultural and industrial modernisation do not mean a shift away from infrastructure building but rather the launch of a parallel track, observers say.

8 Oct 2023 - 5:02PM

Explainers: Politics

Not just Trump: these leaders also got into legal trouble

There is a long history of leaders prosecuted before, during and after holding power with representation across continents.

7 Aug 2023 - 12:52PM

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Botswana

As US pursues mine deals, Xi warns African resources are not tools for ‘rivalry’

The long-term viability of China-Africa ties relies on the continent gaining more value from its resources, analysts say.

Celine’s effortless chic to Messika’s rare blue diamond: Highlights from Paris Fashion Week

Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Far from a victimless crime, insider trading steals from the rest of us by unfairly using knowledge that is available only to the privileged.

11 exciting luxury hotel openings in 2026, from London and Florence to Kyoto

These ultra-luxe stays and unique experiences span the globe, from the US and Latin America, to Africa and the Middle East.

China promised zero tariffs for Africa. Why is South Africa missing out?

Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

Tokyo world championships: Tebogo’s legs to ‘do the talking’ in Lyles showdown

Softly spoken Botswana Olympic champion and ‘arrogant’ American rival set to square off in the 100m, 200m races from Saturday.

Qatar joins Gulf neighbours in African funding game with US$103 billion pledge

Al-Mansour Holdings is looking to tap into six resource-rich sub-Saharan countries for minerals, oil and gas.

Is this the copper century? China moves to shore up supplies from Africa

African copper is crucial for China as the West restricts supplies, notably from Canada, analyst says.

Zimbabwe to cull elephants and distribute meat to people

The move seeks to ease the ballooning population of the animals – the African nation has the second most elephants in the world.

China still leads the pack in Africa’s critical minerals race as US falls behind

Beijing has spent years – and billions – investing in Africa’s mining sector, and it is now paying off, experts say.

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

Last month, MMG said it would buy British miner Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.

Who are Julian Assange’s children – Daniel, Gabriel and Max?

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is finally free to be a normal dad after he pleaded guilty to violating US espionage law, returning home to Australia last week – here’s what we know about his family

Chinese firm to acquire Zambian copper mine amid African minerals buying spree

With more African mines being bought by Chinese firms, Beijing is positioning itself to lead the green energy revolution.

World’s longest walk? 24,262km from South Africa to China

Russ Cook’s epic run across the length of Africa inspired Post Magazine to try devising the world’s longest walk. Here’s the result, including what to see on the way and countries to avoid.

South Africa bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims, transport ministry says

Seriously injured 8-year-old child is sole survivor after bus plunged off bridge and caught fire in province of Limpopo. President Ramaphosa earlier appealed to South Africans to take care when travelling.

Green energy powers China’s investment boom in Africa after pandemic

Race for minerals vital for renewable energy drives rise in Chinese investments and construction deals in Africa.

Namibia president and anti-apartheid activist Hage Geingob dies age 82

Geingob maintained close ties with the US and other Western countries but also forged a warm relationship with China. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Hong Kong ‘aims to increase flight links to more belt and road countries’

Airport Authority chairman Jack So tells aviation symposium that city hopes to increase flight links beyond 40 belt and road countries already covered.

North Korea’s thwarted smugglers lay bare abusable UN sanctions regime

Japanese police raided a used-car showroom in Chiba recently on suspicion it had attempted to transfer a US$68,000 Lexus to North Korea, according to reports.

North Korea may recall ambassador to Switzerland by year-end

Sources say ambassador Han Tae-song may have been involved in the illegal trade of elephant tusks and rhino horns through deals in four African countries.

Chinese miner MMG buys Botswana’s Khoemacau copper mine for US$1.9 billion

The metals miner said it had entered into a share purchase agreement worth US$1.88 billion to buy Canada-based Cuprous Capital, the parent company of the copper mine, amid a surge in demand for the metal needed in green energy transition.

5 new lifestyle finds that capture the wonder of nature

Designers draw on the beautiful sights and smells of our world to inspire jewellery by De Beers and Elhanati, placeholders from Buccellati, Diptyque candles and Korean brand Nonfiction’s perfumes

‘It was sensory overload’: how sober travel is driving a new tourism trend

Alcohol-free travel companies such as Hooked and We Love Lucid are catering to a growing sober tourism trend driven by travellers looking for deeper experiences unclouded by booze and hangovers.

LVMH tests the market for lab-grown diamonds in luxury watches and jewellery

The luxury conglomerate is experimenting with including man-made stones in high-end watches and jewellery, but continues to focus on marketing natural diamonds, particularly through Tiffany & Co.

Why China’s focus on African food imports will not blur infrastructure outlook

New initiatives to boost Africa’s agricultural and industrial modernisation do not mean a shift away from infrastructure building but rather the launch of a parallel track, observers say.

Not just Trump: these leaders also got into legal trouble

There is a long history of leaders prosecuted before, during and after holding power with representation across continents.

Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading