Indian delegation explores investment opportunities in Botswana and South Africa
The delegation from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) explored the business opportunities in South Africa and Botswana JOHANNESBURG:…
It’s a mine boom in Botswana
At least three mines are expected to open between this year and 2026, Botswana Mining and Energy Conference heard on Wednesday.…
Kavango confirms larger banded-iron formation at Ditau Project in Botswana
Kavango Resources PLC said Friday that it has confirmed an extension to a mineralised banded iron formation at the Ditau…
Botswana NGOs unite to tackle rampant vulture poisoning
Two separate incidents in Chobe National Park decimated close to one hundred endangered white-backed vultures last year As a response…
Botswana rejects Khama “anti-democracy” allegations
The Botswana government on Tuesday dismissed as “outrageous and unfortunate” allegations made by ex-president Ian Khama accusing his successor of…
Law to boost Public Private Partnerships, make them more attractive
Public Private Partnership (PPP) law will reinforce attractiveness of PPPs in Botswana PPP Coordinator at Ministry of Finance, Boniface Mphetlhe,…
Botswana: Africa’s longest uninterrupted democracy goes global
The second Summit for Democracy initiated by US president Joe Biden takes place simultaneously in five continents this week. It…
Cobre kicks off soil sampling with aircore drilling imminent targeting copper-silver at Kitlanya West in Botswana
Cobre Ltd (ASX:CBE) has begun further soil sampling and preparations for the upcoming 10,000-metre aircore programme at its Kitlanya West (KITW)…
Botswana to Take Stake in HB, Challenging De Beers’ Dominance
(Bloomberg) — Botswana will acquire a 24% stake in Belgian diamond trader HB Antwerp, in a challenge to the southern…
HB Antwerp Invests in Botswana’s Young Diamond Talent
(IDEX Online) – HB Antwerp has announced a partnership with Botswana to foster a new generation of diamond talent. It…
Meat Commission to start exporting to UAE
The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has received accreditation to export Botswana beef to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with effect…
Oxford Professor defends KAZA
Professor Amy Dickman, a conservation biologist and senior research fellow in Wild Cat Conservation at the University of Oxford says…
Botswana gets over P1.8BN for water projects loan
The Botswana Government has secured a US$145.5 million World Bank loan to comprehensively address water and sanitation sector problems. This…
Biometrics for travel at different levels in three Southern African countries
The Southern African nations of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe are taking different measures to facilitate travel across their borders using…
Ankit Gems Spreads its Wings to Botswana
The new factory not only supports the company’s growth plans, but also results in local beneficiation and value-addition for the…
Hundreds of citizens ditch Botswana over strict dual citizenship law
Hundreds of Batswana have denounced their citizenship over the past decade as a result of the government’s anti-dual citizenship legislation.…
President Masisi to speak at Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Centre, the US
The president of Botswana, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, is scheduled to speak at Squires Student Center on Tuesday, March 21, according to…
At age 11, he’s moving the needle for Botswana farmers
With the help of a new mobile application called Farm Assistant, developed by Wu Zeyin, farmers in Botswana can make…
Going green: How technology offers development and climate benefits
Green technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things and electric vehicles are growing rapidly and could create a…
Botswana launches first Agrivoltaic project to harness solar power
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) launched an Agrivoltaic project in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on Wednesday.…
De Beers’ sales reach P6.7bn
De Beers recently sold an estimated $495 million (P6.7bn) of rough diamonds in its second auction of the year, a…
Elephants are a dream for safari lovers – but a nightmare for local farmers
A microbrewery in Botswana is creating a recipe to relieve tensions between people and pachyderms As horizontal lightning darted across…
National Geographic announces three new Batswana explorers
The National Geographic Society on Monday announced three new National Geographic Explorers from Botswana. These three individuals were named Explorers…
Tsodilo to argue legal case against Botswana Ministry on April 18
International diamond and metals exploration company Tsodilo Resources has advised that its litigation against the Botswana government is progressing well, having filed its latest documents in…
Caterpillar, Barloworld, AMS and Sandfire collaborate at Motheo in Botswana
When Sandfire Resources produces the first ore from its new Motheo copper mine in Botswana, southern Africa, later this year,…
Better tariffs upon AFCTA ratification
Botswana has finally submitted its instrument of ratification of AfCFTA at the 36th summit of the African Union, becoming the 45th country…