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fromFortune
2 weeks agoLab-grown diamonds are crushing this African economy that was built on natural stones | Fortune
For 17 years, she had earned a living cutting and polishing the gems that helped transform Botswana from one of the world's poorest nations into one of Africa's success stories. Diamonds were discovered in 1967, a year after independence, an abrupt change of fortune for the landlocked country. Botswana became the world's top diamond producer by value, and second-largest by volume after Russia. Diamonds are woven into the national identity.
World news
fromNature
2 months agoInside our university's mission to pivot to research
The global challenges of today, from climate-fuelled floods, droughts and heatwaves to food insecurity and health disparities, are felt intensely in Africa. To tackle those, universities on the continent must strengthen their research and innovation capacity. On average, African countries spend around 0.5% of their gross domestic product on research and development. That's less than one-quarter of the global average of 2.7%.
Higher education
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoBotswana's president declares health emergency over supply shortages
Botswana declared a public health emergency after critical shortages of medicines and supplies, reallocating emergency funds and military oversight to stabilize the medical supply chain.
Dining
fromTravel + Leisure
6 months agoI Was the First to Stay at This Safari Lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta-Which Just Reopened With an Overwater Firepit, Private Floating Dinners, and Only 12 Suites
Xugana Island Lodge offers a luxurious and nature-immersed experience in Botswana's Okavango Delta, highlighting its unique wildlife and serene environment.
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