Letsile Tebogo opens up about his trailblazing athletics career: “I wanted to make a breakthrough for African athletes”
31 May 2025 The history-maker from Botswana, who competed in last week’s Diamond League in Rabat, reflects on the wider…
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BPC, Debswana partner on renewable energy
31 May 2025 Power utility BotswanaPower Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company recently announced the signing of a memorandum of…
Polish all Botswana diamonds locally, President reportedly urges
30 May 2025 President Duma Boko has called for every diamond from Botswana’s mines to remain in the country for…
Botswana’s ODC to start contract diamond sales in September
30 May 2025 Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company plans to start contracted gem sales in September, managing director Mmetla Masire…
Okavango Craft Brewery wins the 2025 African Celebration Award
29 May 2025 Okavango Craft Brewery has been awarded the African Celebration Award at this year’s African Beer Cup, the…
JCHX Botswana awarded underground mining contract at Khoemacau
29 May 2025 The contract for underground mining works at Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana was recently signed between JCHX…
MyZaka Flexi: Mascom launches Botswana’s first device financing solution
28 May 2025 The new product allows eligible MyZaka customers to get a 4G-enabled smartphone upfront and pay over 12…
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…
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…