HISTORY PROJECT
CANDIDATE NAME :LINAH LEBANG
CANDIDATE NUMBER: 0076
EPT : MOENG COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT :HISTORY
PAPER 3 : PROVIDE BASED ASSESMENT
SYLLABUS CODE :1454/03
TITLE
SUPERVIOR : MR GAREBAO
YEAR: 2025
TITLE PAGE
ASSES THE IMPACT OF MINING AFTER INDEPENDENCE
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
DEFINATION OF KEY TREMS
CHAPTER 2
DISSCUSSION
ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 3
CONCLUSION
BILOGRAPHY
BACKGROUND
Botswana is a land locked country in southern Africa bordered by Namibia to west
and north , and Zimbabwe to the northeast ,Zambia to the north and south Africa to
the largely dominated by the Kalahari desert . the Okavango one of the world in
lands delta is located in the northwest while the Makgakgadi pans ,a vast salt
pan ,lies in the north central region before Botswana gain independence in
1966 ,Botswana was known as Bechuanaland protectorate a British controlled
territory established in 1885 ,Botswana gained independence from the British
colonial rule Botswana officially became independent on September 3o 1966 with
Sir Seretse Khama as their first presidents Before Botswana substance farming cattle
rearing to sustain themselves . The British colonial administration did little to support
large scale agriculture and Batswana men migrated to south African mines for some
jobs as Botswana was one of the poorest nation into thriving democracy with a
strong economy under leadership of sir seretse khama the country pursed policies of
democracy and economic developments the discovery of diamonds in 1966 which
led to the formation of debswana a joint of de beers in 1987 ensuring that diamond
wealth stayed in country which helped Botswana become one the fastest growing
economics in the nation .Diamonds became the backbone of economy after the
discovery of orapa diamonds mines in 1967 [ a year after independence ] diamonds
quickly became Botswana’s most important export Botswana experienced rapid
[quick] and sustained economic growth averaging around 9% per from late 1960’s
largely due to diamonds income to provide free or sub sized health care and
education which significantly improved requires a lot of funding the industry
provided jobs and help develop skills in the local population . diamonds revenue
allowed the government to invest in other sector like tourism agriculture and
manufacturing and aiming to reduce dependence on mining. The discovery and wise
management of diamonds turned Botswana from one of the poorest country in the
world at independence into a middle income country with relatively high human
development indicators.
DISSCUSION AND ANALYSIS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
After Botswana gained independence in 1966 the country was very poor and had
very resource to rely on . however the discovery of diamonds in orapa 1967 helped
change the country ‘s future mining quickly became of the most parts of Botswana ‘s
economy .Before this most people depend on farming and cattle ,but these did not
bring in a lot of money
The mining industry helped grow Botswana’s economy in many ways first it
contributed a lot to the nation income for many year mining made up a portion of
Botswana’s GDP most of this income came from diamonds exports. Botswana
became known as one of the leading products of diamonds in the world This helped
the country earn money from out side markets .another impact was on government.
The government earns from debswana has been used to build roads ,schools clinics
and provide free education and health care to citizens This made Botswana different
from many other African countries that did not manage their resources well. Mining
also helped create jobs especially for those working in mines and related industries
like construction transport and security , while not everyone work directly in mining ,
the sector has helped support small business and conductors .