Topic: Botswana
Nearly 2 tons of ivory seized in eastern Africa
AP News
<div id="subtitle">African officials seize more than 3,800 pounds of ivory in 6-nation operation; scores arrested</div><div><p>African authorities raided shops, intercepted vehicles at checkpoints and used sniffer dogs to detect and seize over 3,800 pounds (1 ...
Botswana tries spicy solution to keep elephants at bay
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>Tourists love to watch herds of elephants trekking across Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, but nearby farmers watch in dismay when the animals trample their crops, leaving them little to eat.</p><p>Now those farmers have a new, safe ...
De Beers sells its stake in a Botswana mining company
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>Mining giant De Beers in Botswana has sold its 70 percent stake in African Diamonds due to plummeting demand for the gems, an official said Thursday.</p><p>The shares were sold for 49 million dollars (33 million euros) to ...
Detective agency series puts Botswana on tourist map
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>At the foot of Kgale Hill, the sudden appearance of new shops caused a bit of a buzz as bemused locals seeking to book a haircut or buy beer found themselves turned away from a film set.</p><p>This ...
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