Botswana President & U.S. Commerce Secretary to headline WFDB’s NY meeting
28 May 2025 The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents’ Meeting on 10-11 June in New York, will feature…
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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…
Delta Automotive Technologies in Botswana aims to triple output by 2027
26 May 2025 Delta Automotive Technologies (DAT) currently produces 120 vehicle wiring harnesses a day for Volkswagen in South Africa,…
President of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko makes historic state visit to Estonia
20 May 2025 President of Botswana Duma Gideon Boko is on an official state visit to Estonia this week. The…
Botswana wins WHO gold tier award in curbing mother-to-child HIV transmission
20 May 2025 Botswana has attained Gold Tier Certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its progress in eliminating…
Southern Africa expecting new refinery as Namibia, Botswana deepen energy cooperation
19 May 2025 Southern Africa is expecting a new refinery as a result of a joint collaboration between the governments…
RMB Latitude 2025 spotlights Botswana’s vibrant art scene
19 May 2025 Botswana’s burgeoning contemporary art scene takes centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this weekend,…
Botswana, Namibia explore joint funding for oil refinery
17 May 2025 To benefit the region, Botswana and Namibia are considering pooling their resources to build an oil refinery.…
African Development Bank Approves $304 Million Loan to Support Botswana’s Fiscal Stability and Economic Reforms
17 May 2025 The country’s fiscal deficit widened — from a balanced budget in 2022/23 to 4.7% of GDP in…
Wildscreen Festival Botswana full programme announced
16 May 2025 Wildscreen has revealed the full programme for its highly anticipated Wildscreen Festival Botswana, taking place in Maun,…
Spanish foreign ministry declares Botswana safest country in Africa
15 May 2025 The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa. This is…
Botswana’s father-and-daughters trio dominates Nampo’s Boere Patente competition
13 May 2025 A cattle farmer from Botswana and his daughters are dominating entries in the Nampo Boere Patente (farmers’…
Rebuilding Botswana’s construction future: African Development Bank bolsters Lobatse Clay Works revival
10 May 2025 The kilns are firing again—and with them, the economic hopes of a community. In the quiet town…
Botswana praises Ghana’s TVET system as model for Africa
10 May 2025 The Minister of Higher Education of the Republic of Botswana, Prince Maele, has applauded Ghana for its…
Air Botswana adds Embraer E145 to fleet
9 May 2025 The 50-seater jet, registered as BP V5 ABQ, landed at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) last…
Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector
9 May 2025 Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector with a collaboration with the Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation.…
Wiring Africa’s industrial future: African Development Bank’s helping to spur Botswana’s automotive revolution
8 May 2025 Across sprawling factory floors, hundreds of skilled hands meticulously assemble intricate wiring harnesses – components that will…
Bombshell as key relay trio withdraws from World
6 May 2025 Botswana’s athletics team due to participate at this weekend’s World Relays in Guangzhou, China has been hit…
European Union and Botswana partner on digital transformation
6 May 2025 The European Union (EU) and the Government of Botswana are set to officially launch the Digital Transformation…
Botswana embraces a new era of inclusive tourism
5 May 2025 Botswana’s tourism industry is evolving with a surge in mid-market lodges, empowering local communities, driving economic growth,…
Botswana solar expansion: 200 MW Project set for amazing 2025
5 May 2025 Botswana solar expansion: A Bold 200 MW Solar PV Project on the Horizon. Botswana is set to…
Boitekanelo College raises staff minimum wage
2 May 2025 Boitekanelo College has introduced the P4,000 minimum wage for its employees, making it one of the first…
Giyani Metals beefs up team to advance Botswana manganese project
1 May 2025 Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) said on Wednesday it has appointed Gavin Horscroft as operations manager and…
Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens
30 April 2025 Botswana is bracing for deeper spending cuts and a widening budget deficit as a prolonged slump in…
NIU Group acquires Botswana’s Tati Mine, restarting a strategic mining asset
30 April 2025 NIU Group, headed by Austrian investor Cevdet Caner, has announced the acquisition and restart of the Tati…
De Beers investor Botswana says serious buyers showing interest
29 April 2025 Botswana’s government said it’s optimistic that Anglo American will find a buyer for its diamond unit De…