Africa
Region south of the Zambesi river was once home to a enormous lake, roughly twice the area of modern-day Lake Victoria.
Botswana
by Tendai Marima
Zimbabwe30 May 2019 13:06 GMT
The Stream also discusses Botswana's move to allow elephant hunting and freedom of expression in Mauritania.
Botswana22 May 2019 20:33 GMT
Government pledges the reinstatement of the wildlife hunt is done 'in an orderly and ethical manner'.
Africa08 Nov 2018 20:40 GMT
Officials say the animals were running away from lions when they entered the river between Botswana and Namibia.
Botswana04 Sep 2018 08:12 GMT
Botswana's anti-poaching unit underwent budget cuts in May, leading to an increase in poaching since then.
Botswana01 Apr 2018 15:44 GMT
One of Africa's strongest democracies sees fifth smooth transition of power as new leader vows to tackle unemployment.
Botswana02 Feb 2018 13:31 GMT
Botswana is the least corrupt country in Africa, according to the findings of annual Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index.
Opinion30 Sep 2016 03:52 GMT
Uneven access to water makes household farming questionable for delivering food security in the African context.
by William G Moseley - Rachel Fehr
Environment12 Oct 2015 11:26 GMT
Demands being made for return to profitable practice as wild animals increasingly come into contact with villagers.
AJ IMPACT07 Oct 2015 11:53 GMT
Thousands working in the country's diamond industry left jobless as a glut in supply and falling sales take their toll.
Opinion19 Jun 2015 06:53 GMT
Poorer Botswana citizens struggle with increasingly unreliable rain-fed agriculture.
by William G Moseley
Opinion24 Jan 2015 06:20 GMT
Behind every ivory trinket made and sold is a trail of human suffering and exploitation in Africa.
by Aaron Hall - Andrea Crosta
AJ IMPACT29 Oct 2014 07:59 GMT
Unemployment is high and demand for diamonds, Botswana's main export, is down, presenting an uphill climb for president.
Botswana26 Oct 2014 05:13 GMT
President Ian Khama secures second term in power after BDP gets parliamentary majority at the polls.
Opinion25 Sep 2014 12:49 GMT
Chinese PM has admitted to 'growing pains' in Sino- Africa ties while new book claims Beijing is an
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AJ IMPACT18 Sep 2014 18:46 GMT
Tensions surface over setbacks and delays to major construction projects as local critics point to 'shoddy' work.