Botswana’s subtle revolution: Orchestrating economic liberation through mineral wealth (Prt 3)
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Diamonds took centre stage in this punitive act, exposing the delayed and ambiguous stance on Russia's diamond supply, a decision conveniently postponed for nearly two years since the commencement of the Ukraine war in 2022.
Initially targeting Russia's oil, gas, and banking sectors, the sanctions subtly addressed diamonds, acknowledging their contribution to Russia's government revenue.
Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...