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Polling Station at Botswana

Mokgweetsi Masisi, Botswana's incumbent president and leader of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party, votes at a polling station in Moshupa Village, Southern District, Botswana, Oct. 30, 2024. Botswana nationals on Wednesday headed to polling stations to cast their ballots for new parliamentarians and local authorities. Gaborone, Botswana on October 30, 2024. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World’s Second-Largest Diamond Found - Botswana

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) inspects the 2,492-carat diamond discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in north-central Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 22, 2024. The discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond was announced by Lucara Diamond Corp. Wednesday. It was the largest diamond ever discovered in Botswana and the second largest worldwide. Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World’s Second-Largest Diamond Found - Botswana

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi inspects the 2,492-carat diamond discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in north-central Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 22, 2024. The discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond was announced by Lucara Diamond Corp. Wednesday. It was the largest diamond ever discovered in Botswana and the second largest worldwide. Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World’s Second-Largest Diamond Found - Botswana

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) holds the 2,492-carat diamond discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in north-central Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 22, 2024. The discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond was announced by Lucara Diamond Corp. Wednesday. It was the largest diamond ever discovered in Botswana and the second largest worldwide. Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World’s Second-Largest Diamond Found - Botswana

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi holds the 2,492-carat diamond discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in north-central Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, on August 22, 2024. The discovery of a 2,492-carat diamond was announced by Lucara Diamond Corp. Wednesday. It was the largest diamond ever discovered in Botswana and the second largest worldwide. Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PARIS OLYMPICS-CELEBRATION

(240811) -- GABORONE, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate Team Botswana's men's 4x400m relay earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics during a big screen watch event in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 10, 2024. TO GO WITH: "President Masisi celebrates Team Botswana's performance in Olympics" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PARIS OLYMPICS-CELEBRATION

(240811) -- GABORONE, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L) and first lady Neo Masisi celebrate Team Botswana's men's 4x400m relay earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics during a big screen watch event in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 10, 2024. TO GO WITH: "President Masisi celebrates Team Botswana's performance in Olympics" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PARIS OLYMPICS-CELEBRATION

(240811) -- GABORONE, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate Team Botswana's men's 4x400m relay earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics during a big screen watch event in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 10, 2024. TO GO WITH: "President Masisi celebrates Team Botswana's performance in Olympics" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PARIS OLYMPICS-CELEBRATION

(240811) -- GABORONE, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate Team Botswana's men's 4x400m relay earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics during a big screen watch event in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 10, 2024. TO GO WITH: "President Masisi celebrates Team Botswana's performance in Olympics" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

The President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi during the “Global Forum for Sovereignty and Innovation in Vaccines” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France on June 20, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi during the “Global Forum for Sovereignty and Innovation in Vaccines” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France on June 20, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi during the “Global Forum for Sovereignty and Innovation in Vaccines” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France on June 20, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BOTSWANA-MOSHUPA-PRESIDENT-GENERAL ELECTIONS-REGISTRATION

(240115) -- MOSHUPA (BOTSWANA), Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (Front) registers to vote for the general elections in Moshupa, about 62 km from Gaborone, Botswana, on Jan. 15, 2024. Masisi said Monday that he's prepared to campaign and believes that he will be reelected the president of Botswana. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PRESIDENT-ADDRESS

(231108) -- GABORONE, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivers the State of the Nation Address before next year's elections in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, Nov. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "(Special for CAFS) Botswana's import ban on agricultural products bears fruit: President" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-2ND FACETS CONFERENCE

(231026) -- GABORONE, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi addresses the two-day Facets 2023 Conference under the theme of "Diamond for Change" in Gaborone, Botswana, Oct. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Botswana hosts 2nd Facets Conference amid call for increasing role in diamond value chain" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-SMARTBOTS-VILLAGE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT

(231018) -- GABORONE, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person browses the internet with a smartphone in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 18, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday launched the SmartBots Village Connectivity project, designed to accelerate digital transformation across the southern African country. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-SMARTBOTS-VILLAGE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT

(231018) -- MOLEPOLOLE (BOTSWANA), Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants in Molepolole, a village about 50 km west of Gaborone, watch Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (on the screen) launching the SmartBots Village Connectivity project in Maun, Botswana, on Oct. 18, 2023. Masisi on Wednesday launched the SmartBots Village Connectivity project, designed to accelerate digital transformation across the southern African country. (Photo by Metlha Ngubevana/Xinhua)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230921) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-WHO-NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

(230830) -- GABORONE, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), speaks during the announcement of the Botswana National Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Reference Laboratory's classification as a WHO Collaborating Center of Excellence in honor of the laboratory's expertise in HIV diagnosis, in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 28, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to pay attention to and adjust its assistance to the requirements of countries facing a twin burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Botswana has already proven considerable success in the HIV response and serves as an example for many other nations. TO GO WITH "Botswana urges WHO to help fight non-communicable diseases" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-WHO-NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

(230830) -- GABORONE, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (L), director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Mokgweetsi Masisi, Botswanan president, pose for a photo after signing the designation of the Botswana National Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Reference Laboratory's classification as a WHO Collaborating Center of Excellence in honor of the laboratory's expertise in HIV diagnosis in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 28, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to pay attention to and adjust its assistance to the requirements of countries facing a twin burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Botswana has already proven considerable success in the HIV response and serves as an example for many other nations. TO GO WITH "Botswana urges WHO to help fight non-communicable diseases" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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Cholera outbreak in eastern DR Congo threatening displaced persons: UN

STORY: Cholera outbreak in eastern DR Congo threatening displaced persons: UN DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of an internally displaced persons (IDP) site of Bulengo 2. SOUNDBITE (French): AMINA BAKUNDA, Doctor at the Cholera Treatment Center 3. various of a Red Cross worker talking to displaced people on cholera STORYLINE: A cholera outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens more than 1 million displaced persons, many living precariously, UN humanitarians said on Monday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the outbreak is in North Kivu province, with areas of Goma, Karisimbi, Masisi and Nyiragongo particularly impacted. "Health authorities have registered 1,800 confirmed and suspected cases between March 13-19 compared to some 1,000 cases the previous week," the humanitarian office said. Since the beginning of the year to last week, more than 6,200 cases had been registered. O

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-BUSINESS SUMMIT

(230714) -- TLOKWENG, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (C), Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (5th R), Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi (5th L), and Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum (4th L) take group photos with guests during the official opening of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2023 in Gaborone, Botswana, July 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Botswana looks to develop value chains to spur its Africa's GDP contribution: president" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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China provides support for needy children in Botswana

STORY: China provides support for needy children in Botswana DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony and related activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XUEFENG, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NEO MASISI, First Lady of Botswana STORYLINE: Chinese embassy in Botswana on Friday donated educational materials and food supplies to children from three primary schools in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. The donation was made through "Warm Children's Hearts, a China-Africa Joint Action" initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XUEFENG, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana "Today together, with the First Lady of Botswana, Her Excellency Neo Jane Masisi, the Chinese embassy and the China medical team are very honored to provide 'warm heart' packages to children in primary schools in the Old Naledi District and also have some fun activities later with the children. We hope that these packages will bring warmth, joy,

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BOTSWANA-MAMUNO BORDER POST-NAMIBIA-CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL-NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS-LAUNCH

(230224) -- MAMUNO BORDER POST, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows national identity cards to Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (2nd L, Front) and Namibian President Hage Geingob (1st L, Front) during a launch of the usage of national identity cards as documents for cross-border travel at Mamuno Border Post, Botswana, on Feb. 24, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Namibian President Hage Geingob on Friday launched the usage of national identity cards as documents for cross-border travel between the two countries. (Photo by Phenyo Moalosi/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-MAMUNO BORDER POST-NAMIBIA-CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL-NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS-LAUNCH

(230224) -- MAMUNO BORDER POST, Feb. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (L, Rear) and Namibian President Hage Geingob (R, Rear) attend a launch of the usage of national identity cards as documents for cross-border travel at Mamuno Border Post, Botswana, on Feb. 24, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Namibian President Hage Geingob on Friday launched the usage of national identity cards as documents for cross-border travel between the two countries. (Photo by Phenyo Moalosi/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-DIAMOND INDUSTRY-VALUE CHAIN

(230120) -- GABORONE, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee of KGK Diamonds Botswana inspects a diamond in Gaborone, Botswana, Jan. 18, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Wednesday that developing raw materials value chains allows for innovation and builds sustainability, particularly in the diamond industry. TO GO WITH "Botswanan president says diamond value chains critical to Botswana's economic diversification" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-DIAMOND INDUSTRY-VALUE CHAIN

(230120) -- GABORONE, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee of KGK Diamonds Botswana inspects a diamond in Gaborone, Botswana, Jan. 18, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Wednesday that developing raw materials value chains allows for innovation and builds sustainability, particularly in the diamond industry. TO GO WITH "Botswanan president says diamond value chains critical to Botswana's economic diversification" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-DIAMOND INDUSTRY-VALUE CHAIN

(230120) -- GABORONE, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents the jewelry of KGK Diamonds Botswana during the opening ceremonies for KGK Diamonds Botswana and KGK Jewelry Factories in Gaborone, Botswana, Jan. 18, 2023. Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Wednesday that developing raw materials value chains allows for innovation and builds sustainability, particularly in the diamond industry. TO GO WITH "Botswanan president says diamond value chains critical to Botswana's economic diversification" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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DR CONGO-MASISI-M23 REBELS

(230111) -- GOMA, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers are seen in the territory of Masisi on Jan. 8, 2023. The plot thickens in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) are still active in the northeastern North Kivu province, despite their recent withdrawal from several captured villages. TO GO WITH "Feature: M23 rebels still active in NE DR Congo despite recent withdrawal" (Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PRESIDENT-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(221115) -- GABORONE, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivers the State of the Nation Address to the first meeting of the fourth session of the 12th parliament in Gaborone, Botswana, Nov. 14, 2022. Masisi said Monday that sustainable use of natural resources and mitigation of the harmful effects of climate change were critical for the country's sustainable development. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PRESIDENT-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(221115) -- GABORONE, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi inspects the guard of honor in Gaborone, Botswana, Nov. 14, 2022. Masisi said Monday that sustainable use of natural resources and mitigation of the harmful effects of climate change were critical for the country's sustainable development. Masisi made the remarks when delivering the State of the Nation Address to the first meeting of the fourth session of the 12th parliament in Gaborone. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-PRESIDENT-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(221115) -- GABORONE, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivers the State of the Nation Address to the first meeting of the fourth session of the 12th parliament in Gaborone, Botswana, Nov. 14, 2022. Masisi said Monday that sustainable use of natural resources and mitigation of the harmful effects of climate change were critical for the country's sustainable development. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-AFRICA-TOURISM-FORUM

(221026) -- BABORONE, Oct. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (C) and other delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the fifth Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards in Gaborone, Botswana, on Oct. 25, 2022. In an effort to regain its pre-pandemic tourism status by 2024, Botswana is hosting the fifth Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards, and is committed to hosting the event for the next 3 years. (Photo by Sharon Tshipa/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(220930) -- GABORONE, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi waves to the crowd during the Independence Day celebration in Gaborone, Botswana, on Sept. 30, 2022. Botswana on Friday celebrated the 56th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(220930) -- GABORONE, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (C, Front) inspects a guard of honor during the Independence Day celebration in Gaborone, Botswana, on Sept. 30, 2022. Botswana on Friday celebrated the 56th anniversary of its independence. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(220923) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks during the General Debate of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 22, 2022. TO GO WITH "Botswanan president says to diversify economy, reduce reliance on diamonds" (Cia Pak/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)

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Zimbabwe's premier agriculture expo ends

STORY: Zimbabwe's premier agriculture expo ends DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:26 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the expoSOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOKGWEETSI MASISI, President, Botswana PresidentSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOKGWEETSI MASISI, President, Botswana PresidentSOUNDBITE 3 (English): KUNDAI KATSANDE, Sales Representative, Kurima MachinerySOUNDBITE 4 (English): LIFE NECHAVAVA, Sales Executive, Poly PackingSOUNDBITE 5 (English): TAKUDZWA MAPANZURA, Representative, Zvikomborero Farms STORYLINE: Zimbabwe's premier agriculture expo concluded Saturday, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their products and services at the annual event. Running under the theme, Unequalled Business Opportunities, Accessibility, Accountability and Abundance, the 112th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show saw more than 400 exhibitors participating in the annual event. Speaking while officially opening the expo on Friday in Harare, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is on a two-day visit to the co

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-SOUTH AFRICA-BUSINESS FORUM ROUNDTABLE

(220804) -- GABORONE, Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President Cyril Ramaphosa (2nd L) of South Africa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi (2nd R) of Botswana attend the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum Roundtable in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 4, 2022. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana on Thursday said the southern African country continues to work tirelessly to improve exports to South Africa. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-SOUTH AFRICA-BUSINESS FORUM ROUNDTABLE

(220804) -- GABORONE, Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President Cyril Ramaphosa (2nd L) of South Africa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi (2nd R) of Botswana attend the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum Roundtable in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 4, 2022. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana on Thursday said the southern African country continues to work tirelessly to improve exports to South Africa. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-SACU-SUMMIT

(220630) -- GABORONE, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 30, 2022 shows the scene of the 7th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) heads of state and government in Gaborone, Botswana. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana on Thursday said the SACU countries, namely Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia and Lesotho, are now at a stage where there is increasing risk for stagflation. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-SACU-SUMMIT

(220630) -- GABORONE, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Paulina Elago (R), the executive secretary of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), speaks at the 7th Summit of the SACU heads of state and government in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 30, 2022. President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana on Thursday said the SACU countries, namely Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia and Lesotho, are now at a stage where there is increasing risk for stagflation. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-BOTSWANA WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM POST-ANALYSIS SEMINAR

(220608) -- GABORONE, June 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (4th L), Minister of Foreign Affairs Lemogang Kwape (3rd R) and other guests pose for a group photo during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 8, 2022. Botswana is pursuing certain programs and projects in the green energy sector, as the southern African country seeks ways of transitioning from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one and creating jobs. President Mokgweetsi Masisi made this revelation Wednesday when giving a keynote address during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GABORONE-BOTSWANA WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM POST-ANALYSIS SEMINAR

(220608) -- GABORONE, June 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone, Botswana, on June 8, 2022. Botswana is pursuing certain programs and projects in the green energy sector, as the southern African country seeks ways of transitioning from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based one and creating jobs. President Mokgweetsi Masisi made this revelation Wednesday when giving a keynote address during the Botswana World Economic Forum (WEF) post-analysis seminar in Gaborone. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA

(220509) -- CAPE TOWN, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi and DR Congo's Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde (from R to L) pose for a group photo during Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 9, 2022. Major mining countries in Africa on Monday highlighted the great potential and prospects in Africa's mining sector in "green metals" and other minerals while expecting investment in the sector to bring more benefits to the local community through building on value chains. Investing in African Mining Indaba, which was said to be the largest African mining investment event, kicked off on Monday in Cape Town, attracting thousands of attendees from governments, mining groups and relevant players. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA

(220509) -- CAPE TOWN, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi addresses Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 9, 2022. Major mining countries in Africa on Monday highlighted the great potential and prospects in Africa's mining sector in "green metals" and other minerals while expecting investment in the sector to bring more benefits to the local community through building on value chains. Investing in African Mining Indaba, which was said to be the largest African mining investment event, kicked off on Monday in Cape Town, attracting thousands of attendees from governments, mining groups and relevant players. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-FORBES-SUMMIT

(220426) -- GABORONE, April 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana addresses the opening ceremony of the Forbes under-30 Africa Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, April 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Forbes under-30 Africa Summit held in Botswana" (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)