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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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Paid articlePaywall Diamond-Dependent Botswana Needs Economic Reset, New Leader Says: Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the state power utility to foster ...
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Madibelatlhopho Vows To Ensure UDC Delivers: Leader of UDC pressure group emphasises direct engagement with President LETLHOGILE MPUANG Madibelatlhopho has ...
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Boko Promises Transparency In Public Spending: New govt to enable real-time financial monitoring by citizens GAZETTE REPORTER The Umbrella for Democratic Change ...
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ACTION ON CORRUPTION: BOKO TO CRACK THE WHIP: Botswana - long revered for its prudent management of resources - currently stands at a crossroads in its battle ...
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2027 polls: Fred Matiang’i banks on team that won Botswana elections: Botswana President Duma Boko and Dr Matiang’i hired the same foreign lobbyist in July this ...
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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.

New Botswana president aims to fix ties with diamond group De Beers: Relations between African nation and Anglo American subsidiary frayed before Duma Boko’s ...
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Botswana election: Governing BDP party loses power after nearly six decades: President Mokgweetsi Masisi accepts defeat after his party loses its parliamentary ...
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Key FactsBotswana Election: BDP Aims to Extend Long Rule
Oct 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) seeks a fifth term under President Mokgweetsi Masisi despite economic challenges from declining diamond demand.
- The BDP faces a divided opposition, with the main challenge coming from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) led by Duma Boko.
- Voters express concerns about unemployment and wages, while the BDP promises to explore new revenue streams and diversify the economy.
- The election will determine the parliament's makeup, which will later elect the president, with the BDP previously holding 38 out of 57 seats.
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 election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable: Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party ...
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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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Duma Boko is President of Botswana: The indigenous people's lawyer is now Botswana's President
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Faki praises credible elections in Botswana: African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki has praised Botswana for its peaceful and transparent general ...
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Paid articlePaywall Botswana’s ruling party toppled after nearly six decades: President Masisi concedes election defeat after the Umbrella for Democratic Change led by Duma Boko ...
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