Botswana extends curfew as new COVID-19 strain detected
Botswana has announced on it would be extending its nighttime curfew up to January 31, following the emergence of a…
#botswanaiswaiting
We know the COVID-19 pandemic has hit tourism hard, but here’s a little reminder that Botswana is here and will…
SI6 Metals (ASX:SI6) makes tracks at WA and Botswana Projects
Exploration company SI6 Metals (SI6) has released an update on its drilling operations in WA and Botswana The company has…
African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Red tape delays start of trading under new pact
Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the ambitious continent-wide free trade agreement which has been signed by…
Botswana diversifies fuel imports as supplies from South Africa decline
Botswana has diversified fuel sources imports after South Africa cut back on its exports, media reports said on Thursday. According…
Lucara kicks off 2021 with 341-carat white diamond find
Canada’s Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC) has found an unbroken 341-carat white gem-quality rock at its prolific Karowe Mine in Botswana, with analysts…
BORDER BEAT: Botswana suspends new PCR ruling – but only until Thursday
Cross-border transporters moving shipments into Botswana have been advised to equip their drivers with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for…
Debswana terminates $1.3bn contract with Thiess
De Beers-owned Debswana Mining Company has reportedly terminated a $1.3bn contract with a unit of Australian firm Thiess to extend…
Botswana not equipped for remote working, IMF maintains
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic magnified a litany of deficiencies in the way many countries the world over operate.…
Heard the one about the internet?
I do a lot with my phone – conducting financial transactions, reading books, and especially lately, watching a young comedian’s…
Botswana closes three border posts amid rising COVID-19 cases in South Africa
Botswana’s Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs says the Tlokweng Border Post in Botswana has temporarily closed. It has…
China, Botswana sign MoU on BRI cooperation
China and Botswana on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will facilitate their cooperation on the Belt and…
Republic of Botswana and ReconAfrica amend exploration license to exclude entire Tsodilo Hills area
ReconAfrica recognises and accepts the importance of pertinent cultural and historical sites, the company announced via a statement issued Tuesday.…
Si6 Metals spies multiple new drill targets in Botswana
ASX-listed base and precious metals explorer, Si6 Metals has identified a string of polymetallic anomalies at its flagship Maibele North…
The revamped Jack’s Camp in Botswana is open
The iconic Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi, Botswana has been reimagined and rebuilt and will reopen with a luxurious new look this…
Botswana extends Lucara Diamond’s mining licence to 2046
Botswana’s government has renewed Lucara Diamond’s licence for its Karowe mine for another 25 years, the company said on Tuesday.…
Botswana sets currency to lose value faster in 2021
Botswana has set its pula currency to lose value at a faster rate this year, a senior official said Monday.…
No hope for plastic ban as Government revisits collection of levy
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reportedly issued a directive for relevant ministries to set up a system geared towards collecting the…
Botswana pins diversification hope on AfCFTA
As the African Continental Free Trade Area officially launched on Friday, Botswana pinned its diversification hope on the pact. January,…
Botswana, Namibia call for calm amid tension over shooting of Namibian nationals
Botswana and Namibia last Wednesday issued a joint statement calling for citizens to remain calm and patient after the fatal…
UNESCO vigilant on potential impacts of oil exploration in Namibia and Botswana on World Heritage properties
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has been made aware of petitions by civil society groups received by the UNESCO office in…
Bezant Resources to acquire Kanye Manganese Project in Southern Botswana
Bezant Resources PLC (LON:BEZ) says it has agreed to acquire Metrock Resources and the Kanye Manganese Project in Southern Botswana. The…
Botswana launches ambitious space orbit programme
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has launched an ambitious space ship programme, a first of its kind, which will see Botswana entering…
UB unveils life-saving COVID-19 ventilator
The University of Botswana (UB) has launched a ventilator to assist the Government in the fight against COVID-19. Speaking at…
Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season
Botswana on Wednesday announced a nationwide curfew as the country reinstates strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Giving…
Visa openness solutions can boost Africa’s economic recovery, the 2020 Africa Visa Openness Index reveals
The upward trend in African countries liberalising their visa regimes and welcoming African travellers continues, according to the 2020 Africa…
Botswana orders more ePassport as it reinforces decade-old partnership with Veridos
Botswana’s Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs has placed an order for ICAO-compliant passports with embedded biometrics from Veridos,…