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Botswana makes Commonwealth history as Montsho and Makwala bring home Gold
Botswana this weekmade history, as it became the only country in the history of Commonwealth Games to win gold…
Poaching in Botswana on the rise
Even though Botswana is pinning its hopes on tourism to diversify the economy, poaching remains a challenge and hinders the…
Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban
Calls from conservation groups for a strong line and a near total ban on the sale of ivory were strengthened…
Gaborone City Council’s ambitious P1.2bn facelift plan for Main Mall
A group of young experts have reportedly submitted an ambitious plan to revamp Gaborone City Council’s headquarters and surrounding areas.…
Lucara unearths another massive diamond from Botswana mine
Lucara Diamond Corp. has recovered yet another massive diamond in Botswana, at a site previously owned by giant De Beers.…
Tsodilo recovers 101 diamonds during independent diamond classifier
TSX-listed Tsodilo Resources has recovered 101 diamonds, representing 18.57ct, from samples by an independent and experienced diamond classifier at its…
Botswana’s Tati Nickel Mine out of liquidation following court ruling
Botswana’s High Court has taken Tati Nickel Mine out of provisional liquidation, dismissing a request for more time to negotiate…
Gaborone commuters raise concerns over hike in taxi fares
Commuters in Gaborone have expressed concern over the hike in Botswana’s public transport fares announced at the beginning of…
How Botswana is struggling with Namibian refugees – Southern Times
The Botswana government desperately wants to get rid of Namibian refugees, who have been residing in Botswana since 1998 but…
His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi – profile
On the 1st of April 2018, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi was sworn in as the 5th President of…
Botswana’s youthful minister becomes internet sensation across Africa
Botswana’s newly appointed 30-year-old Minister Bogolo Joy Kenewendo is being celebrated on social media by many Africans, who say her…
President Masisi appoints his cabinet ministers
Botswana’s new President, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi this week put us out of our misery by announcing his new…
Hot new track alert – Mmamotse by former My Star winner, Motlha
This week when one of my colleagues told me about this hot new track taking Botswana by storm called Mammotse,…
Cradle Arc to invest $10 million to advance Botswana’s Mowana copper project’s accelerated development plan
The Mining company Cradle Arc, active on Mowana copper project in Botswana, announced it has secured a $10 million loan…
Debswana wants to deepen Jwaneng mine to unearth a further 50-million carats
The world’s most valuable diamond mine is set to get even bigger. Debswana, the joint venture between Anglo American’s De…
“Coal is here to stay! Botswana to drive the future of coal power demand”
Outside of gold, coal is arguably one of the first mineral resources that springs to mind when the conversation turns…
EU to aid fight against illegal wildlife trade in Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area
The ambassador of the European Union to Botswana and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Alexander Baum, has announced…
American Express’ 10 travel destinations trending most right now
With the cold and snow remaining in the U.S., it’s no surprise that travellers are seeking faraway destinations this spring.…
4 Facts About Botswana – TRT World
In comparison to other African states, Botswana has had smooth transitions of power since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.…
Botswana swears in 5th leader, President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Earlier today Botswana’s 5th president, Mokgweetsi Masisi was officially inaugurated to take the reigns from outgoing President, His Excellency Former President…