Topic: Botswana

Explaining Differences in Outcomes of Governance in Countries Rich in Mineral Resources

Some observers have challenged this negative policy outlook by pointing to mineral-rich countries that have performed relatively well. Commonly singled out are Botswana, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and mineral-rich OECD countries. Of the latter some had been heavily depended on resource extraction in the past and over ...
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Zimbabwe, Botswana ink power generation deal

Zimbabwe's struggling power utility has signed an eight million dollar deal with Botswana to revive a shut-down thermal power station and ease national blackouts, state media reported on Wednesday. Under the deal, the Botswana Power Company will provide funds to the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to refurbish the plant ...
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Weed threatens livelihoods in Botswana's Okavango

The unique Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is in danger from an invasive weed from Latin America which is threatening the livelihood of the local people dependent on fishing and income from tourism. Salvinia molesta, also known as Kariba weed, is believed to have found its way to the world ...
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Botswana: weed intrusion threatens fish and tourism on Okavango

The Okavango Delta, a natural treasure in northern Botswana, is under threat after a large portion of the reservoir was infested with weed threatening tourism and fishing industries. Salvinia molesta weed also known as Kariba weed, which originates from South America, is believed to have found its way to the ...
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