Tebogo “the people’s champion”Letsile saves the day amid heavy rain in Botswana
20 February 2025 When he is not playing hero for his country on the Olympic stage, sprinting sensation Tebogo Letsile…
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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…
Giustra group invests $36M in Botswana explorer
19 February 2025 Several investors led by mining entrepreneur Frank Giustra and his Fiore Group are putting $36 million into…
UDC gov’t sets aside P194m for housing
18 February 2025 The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government has set aside a budget allocation of P194 million for…
CCA Approves SA’s Abovax to Buy 60% of MRI Botswana
15 February 2024 The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) has approved the purchase of 60% equity in MRI Botswana by…
Diamond-dependent Botswana aims to diversify economy
14 February 2025 With the diamond industry facing an uncertain future, Botswana is seeking to develop industries such as agriculture,…
Botswana considers Namibia rail link
14 February 2025 Botswana is currently considering proposals for a self-funding mega-project for the construction and development of a rail…
Botswana sees 3.3% growth in 2025 amid upturn in diamond market
10 February 2025 Botswana’s economy is forecast to grow 3.3% this year after a contraction in 2024, due to an…
Botswana undertakes Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment: A move towards a resilient health system on impacts of climate change
10 February 2025 The Government of Botswana conducted a Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in selected districts to…
Botswana leaned on Lucara to renew diamond deal
10 February 2025 BOTSWANA may have had a lot to do with Lucara Diamond’s decision to renew a marketing agreement…
Tlou Energy to build data centre at Lesedi site, Botswana
9 February 2025 Facility for an unnamed developer will be located at Tlou’s gas production site. Australian-based energy firm Tlou…
Botswana to rearm rangers to combat poaching
9 February 2025 Botswana plans to rearm its game rangers to combat poaching, a senior official said on Thursday. In…
British Airways expands new airlink codeshare to Botswana
5 February 2025 British Airways had taken a significant step in expanding its partnership with South African airline Airlink in…
Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3 February 2025 Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase…
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…
Botswana’s first Olympic Gold medalist is De Beers ambassador
27 January 2025 Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medal winner, has been appointed a global ambassador for De…
Botswana adjusts operating hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
22 January 2025 The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the operating hours of Phillip…
Botswana film Morwaake wins Best African Film in South Africa
22 January 2025 Kgotla Films’ Morwaake, a powerful drama exploring themes of family, resilience, and male mental health, has won…
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…
The unbelievable border between two African countries that’s only 150 metres long
19 January 2025 The border between two huge African countries is one of the shortest land boundaries in the world.…
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers
19 January 2025 Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow…