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Boko Defies De Beers Retreat Calls: President says Botswana’s diversification drive will not come at the expense of diamonds as the government presses ahead with ...
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UDC Faces First UN Human Rights Test: President Duma Boko’s government will face its first major United Nations human rights test since its historic election ...
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Boko Blames Board For BR Woes: President Duma Boko has blamed Botswana Railways’ former board for frustrating a private-sector partnership he says could have ...
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Kgafela Asks Boko For King Status: Bakgatla leader Kgosi Kgafela II has thrown President Duma Boko a diplomatic and constitutional curve ball ...
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WATCH LIVE | President Cyril Ramaphosa in Botswana on state visit: President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a state visit to Botswana which culminates in the sixth ...
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Botswana: President Duma Boko Announces Three Days of National Mourning: President Duma Boko has announced a three-day period of national mourning following the ...
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India to get eight more cheetahs from Botswana: The announcement was made during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the African nation.
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Botswana's Boko lauds Indian Supreme Court, Tagore and teachers during meet with President Murmu
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Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds: Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a ...
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Botswana declares public holiday for 'historic' World Athletics Championships men's relay victory
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Botswana declares national public health emergency: The country is facing a shortage of medical equipment and medicines, President Duma Boko says.
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Botswana vice president will double as finance minister
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Botswana's President Duma Boko: I want to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans: The new president tells the BBC thousands of illegal Zimbabweans should be given ...
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Key FactsBotswana's President Advocates Legal Status for Zimbabweans
Nov 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Botswana's new President Duma Boko aims to legalize undocumented Zimbabweans by granting them work and residence permits.
- He highlights that these migrants perform essential jobs and that formalizing their status will aid integration and reduce resentment.
- Boko also intends to sign a new deal with De Beers to stimulate economic growth and create 100,000 jobs over the next five years.
- His vision includes encouraging youth entrepreneurship by improving access to affordable finance and markets.
Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule: Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed ...
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Key FactsBotswana's Historic Shift: UDC Wins Elections
Nov 1, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- The opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has secured a parliamentary majority and will form the next government.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat and announced plans for a smooth transition of power.
- UDC leader Duma Boko praised the peaceful transfer as a demonstration of democracy.
- Voter concerns included unemployment and economic mismanagement, highlighting the need for the new government to stabilize the economy and create jobs.

Botswana’s Leader Announces Deputy Pick After Shock Election Win: Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, assumed office after his alliance’s shock victory in last ...
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