Botswana, one of Africa’s richest countries, is trying to shake off dependence on De Beers and precious stones
French bank joins Swiss boutique CBH as country seeks control of diamond miner after $12bn Qatar investment deal
Plus, Botswana threatens to take over De Beers and ‘The Cooler’ gets a cool $100mn
Gemstones transformed African nation but government has sounded alarm over business owned by Anglo American
Comments come days before bids due for Anglo American’s diamond business
Chief of diamonds producer says government has ‘expressed interest’ in increasing its holding
Relations between African nation and diamond group frayed before Duma Boko’s election
Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economy
Value of 2,492-carat gem could exceed what Lucara paid for De Beers’ share of Botswanan mine where discovery was made
Lucara chief William Lamb says his company’s rare find provides ‘sparkle’ amid market gloom
Sub-Saharan nation declares a public holiday after its star athlete beats favourite Noah Lyles to win 200m
Case study: Neuman Vasco wants to build an economy that supports Botswana’s environment and people
Critics warn arrangement following populist campaign will be bad for the industry as well as the company
Negotiations had raised uncertainty over strategic value of miner for owner Anglo American
President threatens to abandon diamond producer unless country’s share of rough stones is increased
UK warns B.1.1.529 strain ‘may be more transmissible’ than Delta and vaccines ‘may be less effective’
US jewellery sales rebound as the country’s economy gets back on track after Covid-19
Whether you want to climb, camp, club, drink the culture or stay quite close to home, we’ve found the perfect escapes for Summer 2021
It started as a rough oasis in the desert and became a legendary safari destination in the Kalahari. Now it’s had a major makeover. We get the first taste
From Botswana to Brazil – escapes that tick all the take-me-there boxes
From a sleepy surf oasis in Baja California to a contemporary ryokan on the Japanese island of Ikuchijima
Why not walk in Austen’s footsteps, enjoy a sublime safari or camp it up in Aspen?
Scandal intensifies as Ian Khama says new administration fabricated claims to smear him
Ruling party faced its biggest electoral challenge in its 5 decades of rule
Duma Boko seeks to boost country’s share of diamond wealth if he wins election
