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natural cut and polished diamonds, thereby promoting value addition and boosting exports.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Natural diamonds are losing their sparkle. What will it take to restore it? After a postpandemic surge in demand in 2021 and 2022, natural-diamond prices are down about 8% compared with the first quarter of 2020, while lab-grown diamond prices are down 75%, according to data from diamond-industry analyst Paul Zimnisky.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. “I will respectfully step aside," said the man who lost an election, “and participate in a smooth transition process." The speed with which President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on November 1st was striking—all the more so given that his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) had ruled this diamond-rich southern African country for six decades, ever since independence from Britain in 1966. On November 4th Mr Masisi was officially replaced by Duma Boko (pictured), a Harvard-educated lawyer, whose Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) was the first party to defeat the BDP, after 13 attempts.

mass elephant die-off in Botswana in 2020. A new study published in -Science of the Total Environment- confirms toxic cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, poisoned over 350 elephants near the Okavango Delta. The first elephant carcasses were discovered in May 2020, sparking international concern. Researchers initially ruled out poaching, starvation, and common infections. The presence of some elephants found face down hinted at a swift collapse.

The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June are welcoming their new ride home

International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with Sunday's arrival of a SpaceX capsule. SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday with a downsized crew of two astronauts and two empty seats reserved for Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who will return next year. The Dragon capsule docked in darkness as the two craft soared 265 miles (426 kilometers) above Botswana. NASA switched Wilmore and Williams to SpaceX following concerns over the safety of their Boeing Starliner capsule. It was the first Starliner test flight with a crew, and NASA decided the thruster failures and helium leaks that cropped up after liftoff were too serious and poorly understood to risk the test pilots' return. So Starliner returned to Earth empty earlier this month.

Prince Harry’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities

The morning of Aug. 19 started off much like any other at Lucara Diamond Corp.’s Karowe mine in Botswana, a roughly 270-metre deep open pit on the edge of the Kalahari desert that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Lucara Diamond Corp. has recovered another mammoth diamond from a mine in Botswana, its second major find in a month.

Zimbabwe, facing the worst drought in four decades, is set to cull 200 elephants to help feed its people, according to wildlife authorities. This decision follows a similar plan by neighbouring Namibia, which announced earlier this month that it would cull 160 wildlife animals, including 83 elephants, due to the severe drought affecting its population. The El Niño-induced drought has devastated southern Africa, leading both Zimbabwe and Namibia to declare states of emergency. The drought has directly impacted 68 million people in the region, resulting in severe food shortages and dire conditions. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks), told Reuters, “We can confirm that we are planning to cull about 200 elephants across the country. We are working on the details of how this will be carried out.” Farawo also confirmed that the elephant meat will be distributed to communities in Zimbabwe affected by the drought.

diamond discovered in more than a century has been unearthed in Botswana, marking a historic discovery. The stunning 2,492 carat diamond was unveiled during a special ceremony presided over by Botswana's president. This stone, which is about the size of a fist and weighs about a pound, has attracted a lot of interest and enthusiasm, as per the reports of the New York Post. Initial estimates say the diamond may be worth over $40 million, but it is too early to confirm the actual value or complete the sale. The Canadian mining corporation Lucara, which found the diamond at its Karowe Mine, is the source of this information. Some industry insiders, though, think this assessment may be low. Renowned diamond expert Fred Cuellar likened the value of diamonds to that of real estate, where the amount depends on comparable sales in the recent past. Given that a smaller diamond from the same mine sold for $63 million in 2016, Cuellar estimated that the diamond's potential value ranged from $100 million to $160 million.

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana

Venue : Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali Kenya Women squad - Esther Wachira, Veronica Abuga, Venasa Ooko, Charity Muthoni, Ann Wanjira, Jemimah Ndanu, Flavia Odhiambo, Edith Waithaka, Kelvia Ogola, Judith Ogolla, Queentor Abel Botswana Women squad - Laura Mophakedi, Shameelah Mosweu, Tuelo Shadrack, Goabilwe Matome, Oratile Kgeresi, Pako Mapotsane, Merapelo Phiase, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Onneile Keitsemang, Kesego Inakale, Wendy Moutswi Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Four! Played towards mid on. Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Kenya Women Veronica Abuga 0 (4) Ann Wanjira 1 (1) Botswana Women Onneile Keitsemang 2/7 (2) Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: OUT! b Onneile Keitsemang.

Venue : Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre, Kigali Kenya Women squad - Marion Juma, Mercy Sifuna, Venasa Ooko, Veronica Abuga, Ann Wanjira, Esther Wachira, Kelvia Ogola, Queentor Abel, Charity Muthoni, Edith Waithaka, Flavia Odhiambo, Jemimah Ndanu, Judith Ogolla, Lavendah Idambo Botswana Women squad - Aliya Motorwala, Merapelo Phiase, Oratile Kgeresi, Pako Mapotsane, Tebogo Moitoi, Wendy Moutswi, Florence Samanyika, Goabilwe Matome, Oratile Tsimako, Shameelah Mosweu, Tuelo Shadrack, Wendy Segee, Amantle Letuba, Laura Mophakedi, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Entle Mmese, Kesego Inakale, Onneile Keitsemang Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Kenya Women Charity Muthoni 13 (11) Esther Wachira 9 (13) Botswana Women Goabilwe Matome 0/10 (2) Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Four! Played towards mid wicket. Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Kenya Women Charity Muthoni 13 (10) Esther Wachira 4 (8) Botswana Women Tuelo Shadrack 0/12 (2) Kenya Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Four! Played towards covers.

Venue : Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali Rwanda Women squad - Clarisse Umutoniwase, Georgette Ingabire, Geovanis Uwase, Shakila Niyomuhoza, Belise Murekatete, Gisele Ishimwe, Marie Bimenyimana, Rosette Shimwamana, Flora Irakoze, Merveille Uwase, Alice Ikuzwe, Chanceline Umutoni, Henriette Ishimwe, Immaculee Muhawenimana, Josiane Nyirankundineza, Rosine Irera Botswana Women squad - Aliya Motorwala, Merapelo Phiase, Oratile Kgeresi, Oratile Tsimako, Tebogo Moitoi, Wendy Moutswi, Entle Mmese, Florence Samanyika, Goabilwe Matome, Pako Mapotsane, Shameelah Mosweu, Tuelo Shadrack, Amantle Letuba, Laura Mophakedi, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Kesego Inakale, Onneile Keitsemang, Wendy Segee Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Rwanda Women Merveille Uwase 5 (12) Marie Bimenyimana 17 (12) Botswana Women Goabilwe Matome 0/4 (1) Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Four! Played towards mid wicket. Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Rwanda Women Marie Bimenyimana 17 (12) Merveille Uwase 1 (6) Botswana Women Tuelo Shadrack 0/2 (2) Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Rwanda Women Marie Bimenyimana 17 (11) Merveille Uwase 0 (1) Botswana Women Amantle Mokgotlhe 0/16 (1) Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women Live Score: Four! Played towards square leg.

Venue : Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali Botswana Women squad - Aliya Motorwala, Merapelo Phiase, Oratile Kgeresi, Oratile Tsimako, Tebogo Moitoi, Wendy Moutswi, Entle Mmese, Florence Samanyika, Goabilwe Matome, Pako Mapotsane, Shameelah Mosweu, Tuelo Shadrack, Amantle Letuba, Laura Mophakedi, Amantle Mokgotlhe, Kesego Inakale, Onneile Keitsemang, Wendy Segee Cameroon Women squad - Brenda Waluma, Cynerah Mboe, Elsa Garcia Souna, Jeanne Ngono, Marguerite Bessala, Sandra Annie Nono, Bernadette Manuella Mbida, Michelle Ekani, Olive Ranedoumoun, Madaleine Sissako, Catherine Messina, Cathy Mbelel, Edwige Guehoada, Tchouabo Leslie Botswana Women vs Cameroon Women Match Details Match 6 of Kwibuka Women's T20I Tournament, 2024 between Botswana Women and Cameroon Women to be held at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali at 04:45 PM.

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₹65,000 crore, 50 per cent of which are railway projects, the company has said. RVNL is also looking for new projects in off-shore markets including Central Asia and UAE and Western Asia, the management said in an investors call. "We have got an order book of around ₹65,000 crore, which roughly constitutes 50 per cent from the nomination, that is the typical railway projects, and 50 per cent from the market.

RVNL is also looking for new projects in off-shore markets including Central Asia and UAE and Western Asia, the management said in an investors call. «We have got an order book of around Rs 65,000 crore, which roughly constitutes 50 per cent from the nomination, that is the typical railway projects, and 50 per cent from the market. In time to come, we should maintain an order book of around Rs 75,000 crore,» top management officials said in reply to a question. Of the total order book, the share of the Vande Bharat trains was around Rs 9,000 crore, and Rs 7,000 crore was for several metro projects. The company has also bagged projects in the electrification and transmission lines among others.