Botala reports early gas observations at Pitse Pilot in Botswana
24 August 2026 Botala Energy Ltd. has recorded early gas observations ahead of full reservoir drawdown at its principal Pitse…
Mozambique pipeline expansion to boost fuel security across SADC
24 August 2026 MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique is set to expand the capacity of a key fuel pipeline serving Southern…
Omani citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days
24 August 2026 Visa exemption covers all Omani passport types, Foreign Ministry says Dubai: Omani citizens can travel to Botswana…
Botswana nuclear science strategy targets health, food security and sustainable development
23 August 2026 Botswana is expanding its use of peaceful nuclear science as part of a broader strategy to strengthen…
Botswana and UAE sign historic 10-Year health agreement – Ministry of Health, Botswana
23 August 2026 Ministry of Health signs a historic agreement that will transform Botswana’s health sector beyond recognition. Botswana has…
Mukuru launches cashless Companion Card in Botswana
21 August 2026 Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, giving customers a direct way to spend funds…
Botswana announces phased ban on single-use plastic bags
21 August 2026 The Botswana government has announced plans to implement a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags in a…
Lesotho readies Botswana-made FMD vaccines as key wool and mohair industry faces restrictions
19 August 2026 Botswana is supplying Lesotho with 100,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine and veterinary expertise as Lesotho works…
Botswana is now digging for copper after betting its future on diamonds
19 August 2026 Botswana is trying to shift the centre of gravity of its mining economy. Long dependent on diamonds,…
Safflower production: Driving food security and small-scale farmers’ income
18 August 2026 Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), an often-overlooked oilseed crop, is proving to be a game-changer for smallholder farmers…
Botswana inflation declines to 9.4% in July 2026
18 August 2026 Headline inflation decreased from 10.7% in June 2026 to 9.4% in July but remained above the medium-term…
The missing link in Southern Africa’s energy future
17 August 2026 The region’s energy resources are naturally complementary. Botswana and Namibia have abundant sun; Zambia and Angola hydro;…
Why Botswana faces power generation deficits
16 August 2026 Operating power generation capacity in Botswana stands far below installed capacity, driven by performance issues at a…
Seven-year solar deal to power Botswana mine
16 August 2026 Provider of flexible solar solutions Release, owned by renewable energy solutions company Scatec, and Climate Fund Managers…
2,488-Carat Diamond, Largest Found in Botswana, Has a New Owner
16 August 2026 Gaborone, Botswana—The 2,000-carat-plus diamond recovered from a mine in Botswana two years ago now has a permanent…
Botswana and EU launch ASPIRE Programme to accelerate clean energy transition
16 August 2026 Botswana has launched the ASPIRE Botswana Programme, a strategic partnership with the European Union aimed at accelerating…
Botswana leverages investor aftercare to drive local manufacturing growth
12 August 2026 The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is using its Investor Aftercare Programme to engage existing businesses…
Botswana raises the bar for foreign investment with new responsible business and decent work guidelines
12 August 2026 Botswana is moving to strengthen the developmental impact of foreign direct investment by introducing guidelines that encourage…
Botswana signs Dubai Gateway deal in push to diversify economy
11 August 2026 What do African countries and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) have in common? Diamonds, commodities,…
Botswana loses P850M to illegal online gambling
11 August 2026 More than P850 million has been wagered through illegal online gambling platforms in Botswana in just six…
Botswana introduces mandatory pre-lodgment system to move cargo across borders
6 August 2026 CROSS-BORDER traders moving goods of commercial nature to, through, or from Botswana will now have to clear…
Botswana hails three decades of US health partnership as focus shifts beyond HIV
6 August 2026 Government has praised the United States for its three decades of support in strengthening Botswana’s public health…
ATAF supports Botswana’s VAT advances on remote services reform, with USD 29 million in additional revenue on the radar
5 August 2026 Botswana is strengthening its domestic revenue mobilisation efforts through a major reform that will enable the country…
Botswana urged to close widening VAT compliance gap
5 August 2026 Botswana has been urged to strengthen tax compliance after an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report found the…
Botswana launches infant grant as investment in future human capital
4 August 2026 Botswana has begun disbursing its new P300 (about US$22) monthly Child Support Grant to eligible families with…
Pangolin Photo Safaris promotes three young Batswana to full-time photo hosts
4 August 2026 Moses Lebitla, Reece Matthews and Tamia Game Wright presented with new Canon camera kit as part of…