Botswana

  • Apr 1, 2013
  • 7 min read

Coal-bed gas may alter southern African energy scene

South Africa and neighbouring countries are heavily dependent on coal- and hydropower-based...

South Africa
  • Jan 18, 2013
  • 7 min read

Khama stance will determine Botswana's democratic path

Botswana is routinely cited as an exception to the relatively poor quality of African democracy....

Botswana
  • Nov 30, 2012
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Southern and Central Africa in 2013

Angola's August elections illustrate how the past year in this region saw little deviation from...

Central Africa
  • Oct 2, 2012
  • 7 min read

Botswana export diversification push faces barriers

Botswana's oft-cited and distinctive macroeconomic and governance performance often fosters...

Botswana
  • Aug 14, 2012
  • 7 min read

Southern Africa Customs Union set to survive criticism

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is the world's oldest functioning customs union, having...

South Africa
  • Feb 27, 2012
  • 7 min read

Decision looms on Botswana east-west coal rail issue

The government is expected to decide this year on the route for a proposed new multi-billion...

Botswana
  • Feb 22, 2012
  • 6 min read

Developmental state gains support but lacks substance

A significant number of developing-country governments claim or aspire to be 'developmental...

International
  • Nov 25, 2011
  • 2 min read

Diamond demand still key to Botswana's economic path

Ratings agency Moody's yesterday upgraded the outlook for the A2 rating it gives Botswana to...

Botswana