Botswana and Ghana have become emblematic of policies and strategies designed to strengthen the mining industry by building national participation, diversifying away from historically dominant commodities and improving regulatory coherence
The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections
How finite resources are being managed is of major concern for the country’s civic sector and its citizens
Diamonds account for 30% of the country’s economy, but lab-grown gems mean less demand for ones dug out of the soil