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‘Dumela’ Promoting the very best of #Botswana to a global audience

 Botswana / London / Dublin
Joined July 2007
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Origin of modern humans 'traced to #Botswana' bbc.com/news/science-environ…

Origin of modern humans 'traced to Botswana'

Scientists say the possible homeland of all humans alive today is an area south of the Zambezi River.

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

Botswana De Beers stake set to reach 25%

#Botswana is in advanced talks to raise its #DeBeers stake to 25%, clearing the path for #AngloAmerican's exit. The Global Diamond Consortium leads the bid, with Angola and Namibia also set to...

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Severe weather warning for Botswana
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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.
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President @duma_boko’s State Visit to China began in Fujian Province, with engagements focused on industrial development, technology & investment. #BotswanaInChina 🇧🇼🇨🇳
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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.
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Collen Kebinatshipi 🇧🇼 Now holds the World Lead in the 100m and 400m! No man has ever accomplished that feat in modern-day athletics.
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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.
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It's Day 1 of the 2026 #WorldAthletics in Botswana!!🇧🇼
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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
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Justice Oratile 🇧🇼 clocks 44.92s to win the men's 400m at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix!
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Making his intent clear Collen Kebinatshipi the 400m world champ, becomes the first man under 10 seconds this year
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Scalar Botswana Decarbonation Fund Innovation Program Launched to Drive Innovation and Economic Diversification --> is.gd/v8RN8G #BotswanaYouthMagazine #Botsw
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Win a VIP trip to the #WorldAthleticsRelays in #Botswana Enter here: competitionstoday.co.uk/win-……
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🇧🇼 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.
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MAKING HISTORY FOR BOTSWANA 🇧🇼 Junior competitor Ntungamili Raguin is the first player from Botswana to win a Grand Slam match at the Australian Open
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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
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Botswana has the largest elephant population in the World bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8s…

The Documentary - Elephant conservation in Botswana - BBC Sounds

Botswana has more elephants than any other country but conservation is complex

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Botswana’s leading clean energy IPP, @ASEBotswana , has partnered with the world-renowned @UniofOxford to deliver Phase 1 of Pioneer Projects 38MW of clean energy across SADC . This milestone marks a major step forward for the region, powered by cutting-edge UK BESS technology.
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Botswana's has donated eight cheetahs to aid India's efforts to regenerate its cheetah population. This translocation is part of an ongoing initiative in India to reintroduce the species decades after its extinction in the country.
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President of Botswana @duma_boko hosts a historic State of the Children Address as young leaders take over Parliment for the Day. “Nothing for us without us,” urging political will to turn promises into action for a future where every child’s voice leads. #WorldChildrensDay
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