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…
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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…
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…
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…
Ireland mandates study visas for South Africa and Botswana
26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…
Botswana suspends talks on passport-free travel with Zimbabwe
27 July 2024 Botswana has reportedly suspended discussions on a passport-free travel agreement with Zimbabwe, despite positive talks last year.…
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana team up for regional rail project
10 July 2024 The tripartite project also includes the development of the deepwater port in Matutuine, Mozambique. In Summary This…
Botswana wants faster progress on Trans-Kalahari Railway project construction
5 July 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi said on Thursday that he wants to see faster progress in the…
Botswana to construct 750 biogas digesters by 2026
5 July 2024 Botswana plans to construct 750 small-scale biogas digesters nationwide by 2026, aiming to make a substantial contribution…
Techinvention Lifecare engaged by Botswana Vaccine Institute for new state-of-the-art veterinary vaccine facility
2 July 2024 Techinvention Lifecare Private Limited has been appointed as a consultant by Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) to monitor…
With an election 4 months away, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi takes up acting
15 June 2024 Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has put his acting skills to the test in a two-minute short film…
Botswana to leverage digital growth on new fibre route
31 May 2024 Authorities in Botswana are poised to leverage on a newly launched low-latency fibre route that runs through…
The Brilliance of Botswana Diamonds
20 May 2024 Discover how the natural diamond industry helped transform the now thriving Southern African country with brilliant Botswana…
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on agriculture, education and tourism projects
21 May 2024 Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of…
SGCI Botswana partnership to lift science and research
15 May 2024 The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is working with Botswana to build stronger science systems by supporting…
Botswana says it will protect its diamond interests as BHP Bids for Anglo American
8 May 2024 Key points Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer, says it’s closely following BHP Billiton’s battle to buy…
Botswana, Namibia Launch National E-Waste Monitors
3 May 2024 The establishment of a national e-waste monitor marks the initial step towards ensuring an updated baseline to…
De Beers Moving Auctions Head Office to Botswana
26 April 2024 De Beers will relocate its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Gaborone, Botswana, amid cost-cutting efforts at the…