President Boko seeks investment boost in historic state visit to Hungary
14 June 2025 In an official visit to Hungary aimed at strengthening economic ties and deepening bilateral relations, President Boko…
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Botswana and China sign beef protocol
14 June 2025 Botswana and China have signed a beef protocol on the sidelines of the ongoing FOCAC meetings. The…
Minister Butale meets HE Mr Yang Wanming, President of the CPAFFC
14 June 2025 Minister of International Relations Dr Phenyo Butale has met with the president of the Chinese People’s Association…
Okavango Signs up to Tracr Platform
13 June 25 Rough diamonds being marketed by Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) are now being registered on Tracr, the…
Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump’s tariffs
27 May 2025 As the African Union and European Union foreign ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and…
Botswana’s VP and fin min on diamonds, diversification and tariffs
26 May 2025 Ndaba Gaolathe is one of the most influential figures in Botswana’s new administration, but the economy and…
Botswana seeks infrastructure boost to unleash tourism potential
25 April 2025 Botswana on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps in the tourism sector, viewing them as…
Botswana launches nationwide housing initiative
23 April 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday launched a nationwide housing initiative aimed at economic empowerment through job…
Botswana eyes strategic partnerships in Europe
25 March 2025 Botswana’s Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe has secured pivotal investment and trade agreements during a landmark mission across…
Botswana government puts diamond trader deal on back burner
15 March 2025 Botswana’s deal to acquire a stake in Belgian gem trader HB Antwerp – proposed by the previous…
Botswana strikes landmark BPO deal with UAE firm
11 March 2025 The government of Botswana has signed an agreement with CCI Global, a leading business process outsourcing (BPO)…
Botswana sets course for economic diversification under the AfCFTA
8 March 2025 Botswana has embarked on the development of a National Implementation Strategy for the African Continental Free Trade…
Botswana to launch first satellite into orbit on March 5
4 March 2025 Botswana is set to make history with the launch of its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, on March 5…
Zotus Group Signs Landmark MOU with Government of Botswana to Develop a Multi-Billion Dollar “Dubai-Style” Kalahari City
22 February 2025 Zotus Group has signed a MOU with the Government of Botswana to develop Kalahari City, a special…
Korea Water Resources Corp. secures $15.7 million water management contract in
22 February 2025 The Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) has signed a significant contract with Botswana to develop and manage…
Did a tax dispute hold up the De Beers-Botswana deal?
19 February 2025 The diamond industry’s most important sales agreement is almost done. De Beers and the Botswana government have…
De Beers agrees on fresh sales agreement with Botswana
3 February 2025 Miner Anglo American’s diamond unit De Beers said on Monday it had finalised negotiations with the Botswana…
UK Minister for Africa visits Botswana’s Jwaneng Mine, highlights strategic partnership with Debswana
21 January 2025 In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng…
Top diamond exporter Botswana aims to diversify its economic base
16 January 2025 Roughly the size of France, Botswana is home to only 2.7 million inhabitants—making it one of the…
Gov’t warns of austerity measures
25 December 2024 The Ministry of Finance intends to implement austerity measures in the medium-term, including reducing the civil service…
Southern African countries build $45M military depot in Botswana
15 December 2024 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is building a military logistics hub in Botswana to ensure the…
Government to establish mega enterprises as large as Debswana or bigger
8 December 2024 The Projects | Economic Transformation As part of its transformative agenda to place Botswana’s economy on a…
Lesego Chombo becomes Gen Z minister in Botswana
25 November 2024 The newly sworn-in Botswana President Duma Boko has appointed 26-year-old Lesego Chombo as the Minister of Youth…
It’s good to serve – Kenewendo
17 November 2024 Botswana’s political arena has witnessed the return of a notable figure in Bogolo Joy Kenewendo. Appointed as…
Botswana: Africa’s best-kept secret
9 October 2024 “Our commitment is to respond to emerging dynamics, one of which is opening up the economy for…
South African, Botswana Minister vow to simplify trade
7 October 2024 The governments of South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries…