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The stone, named Lesedi La Rona is said to be 2.5 to 3 billion years old. (Photo: Graff Diamonds/Facebook)

Tennis ball-sized 1,109-carat rough diamond sold for $53 million

The stone, named Lesedi La Rona is said to be 2.5 to 3 billion years old.

27 Sept 2017 5:12 PM IST

Conservationists last week warned of surging elephant poaching in parts of Botswana and estimated nearly 400 were killed for their ivory tusks in 2017 and 2018. (Photo: AFP)

More than 500 vultures die after eating poisoned elephant carcasses

500 vultures die in Botswana after eating poisoned elephants, laid out as a trap by poachers.

21 Jun 2019 12:15 PM IST

The case, which local media reported had been brought by a university student, argued the government should do away with the law in light of a changed society where homosexuality was more widely accepted. (Photo: AP)

Botswana's High Court decriminalises homosexuality

South Africa is the only African nation to have legalised gay marriage.

12 Jun 2019 1:01 PM IST

Britains Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend a reception for the Commonwealth Youth Forum at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Wednesday April 18, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Beneath a baobab, Prince Harry and Meghan's love blossomed in Botswana

Harry sourced the diamond in Meghan's engagement ring from Botswana.

1 May 2018 9:54 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Facebook / Lucara Diamond Corporation)

Tennis ball-sized 'diamond in the rough' too big to sell

Bidding for the 2.5 to 3 billion year old stone stalled at $61 million - short of the $70 million reserve.

17 July 2017 5:57 PM IST