Botswana advances land process for proposed Zotus City Special Economic Zone
15 September 2026 Botswana has begun land assessment and valuation work for the proposed 4,000-hectare Zotus City development in Ghanzi…
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Ultimate champ men’s 400 — Kebinatshipi wins another way
14 September 2026 After tearing into the race from the gun, Collen Kebinatshipi climbed up a rung on the all-time…
Botswana urged to prioritise fuel logistics over Lobito Refinery stake
13 September 2026 Botswana should prioritise port access and transport infrastructure before investing in Angola’s $6.6 billion Lobito refinery, Energy…
‘Test us’: Botswana’s vice president urges Korean investors
10 September 20126 Botswana’s $37 billion investment plan targets Korean technology, capital for growth beyond diamonds The technological capabilities of…
Drone light show brightens China-Botswana people-to-people exchanges
9 September 2026 A light show of 500 synchronised drones on Tuesday night attracted hundreds of spectators at the University…
Multi-billion pula Jindal Mmamabula power plant takes shape
9 September 2026 Nestled between the villages of Mmaphashalala and Mookane in the prolific coalfields of Mmamabula, the Jindal coal-fired…
Botswana steps up livestock tracking amid FMD concerns
8 September 2026 Botswana is relying on its Botswana Animal Information and Traceability System (BAITS) as veterinary authorities tighten livestock…
Botswana: Boko silences bureaucratic pushback with modern school
8 September 2026 Gaborone — Critics said it was impossible to build a modern school in a matter of weeks,…
What R5,000 buys in Botswana vs South Africa
7 Sept 2026 What does R5,000 buy in Botswana compared with South Africa? We compare current grocery prices for maize…
Botswana holds back-to-back investment talks with Dewji, Dangote
7 September 2026 Botswana President Duma Boko received Aliko Dangote, founder and president of Dangote Industries Limited, in Gaborone last…
Botswana launches EOI for new casino and bingo developments
6 September 2026 Days after Botswana’s National Assembly passed legislation proposing changes to the country’s gambling framework, the Gambling Authority…
Botswana secures release of woman on Bangladesh death row
2 September 2026 Bangladesh has released a Botswana woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking, paving the way for her…
Botswana races to protect beef exports as FMD outbreak shuts EU fresh-beef market
2 September 2026 Botswana is tightening efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the outbreak affects access to international beef…
BTC plans October 5G launch in Botswana
1 September 2026 Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) will launch 5G in selected parts of Gaborone in October 2026, marking its…
Power Metal starts Botswana gold drilling at Tati
30 August 2026 Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has commenced on-site operations at its 100%-owned Tati Gold Project in…
Tanzania’s Mo Dewji Explores Botswana Investments as Gaborone Seeks Regional Capital
28 August 2026 Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed “Mo” Dewji is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Botswana as the southern African nation…
Botswana targets 6% GDP from agriculture as horticulture projects surge 70%
28 August 2026 Despite significant growth in horticultural production, the country still faces hurdles such as water scarcity and high…
U.S. to host Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia power sector delegation
27 August 2026 While in the United States from August 29 to September 5, the delegation of around 15 government…
Botswana central bank keeps key interest rate at 5.5%
27 August 2026 Botswana’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged for a second consecutive meeting on Thursday, saying…
France’s Orano expands uranium search in Botswana
25 August 2026 Botswana has granted three new uranium prospecting licences to Orano Mining, adding to the 15 licences already…
Mozambique pipeline expansion to boost fuel security across SADC
24 August 2026 MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique is set to expand the capacity of a key fuel pipeline serving Southern…
Botswana nuclear science strategy targets health, food security and sustainable development
23 August 2026 Botswana is expanding its use of peaceful nuclear science as part of a broader strategy to strengthen…
Mukuru launches cashless Companion Card in Botswana
21 August 2026 Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, giving customers a direct way to spend funds…
Lesotho readies Botswana-made FMD vaccines as key wool and mohair industry faces restrictions
19 August 2026 Botswana is supplying Lesotho with 100,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine and veterinary expertise as Lesotho works…
Botswana inflation declines to 9.4% in July 2026
18 August 2026 Headline inflation decreased from 10.7% in June 2026 to 9.4% in July but remained above the medium-term…
The missing link in Southern Africa’s energy future
17 August 2026 The region’s energy resources are naturally complementary. Botswana and Namibia have abundant sun; Zambia and Angola hydro;…