Botswana signs landmark $12Billion investment deal with Qatar
22 August 2025 Smiles, handshakes, and a sense of accomplishment filled the room on Thursday as President Duma Gideon Boko…
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Forensic auditors red flag 30 entities
13 August 2025 Alvarez and Marcell, the Dubai firm engaged by government, has red flagged 30 entities for the eagerly…
Botswana launches BETP Labs to drive economic transformation
13 August 2025 President Advocate Duma Boko launched the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) labs on August 11, describing them…
Botswana, Türkiye: towards a diplomatic visa exemption agreement
12 August 2025 Botswana and Türkiye are expected to sign a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official…
Botswana launches economic transformation programme to diversify economy
18 July 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday unveiled the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, calling for bold ideas to…
Financial recovery and fleet revamp: Air Botswana’s major overhaul under new leadership
10 July 2025 Botswana, Gaborone, Air Botswana, and Dane Kondić all come to the forefront as the national airline undertakes ambitious…
Botswana backs local startups to diversify economy
8 July 2025 • Botswana has picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training.• Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving…
Botswana and Malawi sign landmark trade deals to boost economic ties
8 July 2025 Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and…
EU, Botswana, Canada seek to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
2 July 2025 Envoys of the European Union (EU), Botswana and Canada have underscored the need for adequate investment in…
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…
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…