Namibia and Botswana not CAPABLE to co-host 2028 AFCON with South Africa?
24 January 2026 South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has confirmed that Pretoria is preparing a…
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Botswana Vaccine Institute supports regional response to Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak
24 January 2026 The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding regional animal health as Southern Africa…
Diamonds face lasting period of depressed prices, Botswana warns
23 January 2026 Botswana is resigned to a prolonged period of weak diamond prices with serious implications for the budget…
Botswana warns US trade policy could deepen diamond industry slump
23 January 2026 Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, faced rising economic risks as global demand and prices weakened and…
Galileo finds copper in first drill test in Botswana
20 January 2026 Galileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) said early drilling in Botswana had confirmed the presence of copper mineralisation, giving…
Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
20 January 2026 Botswana’s diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country…
South Africa considering joint bid with Botswana to host AFCON 2028
19 January 2026 South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…
Standard Chartered explores sale of Botswana unit in latest Africa scale-back
15 January 2026 Standard Chartered is exploring the sale of its business in Botswana, the London-based banking group announced on…
Kanye’s Irish Shopping Centre thrives, becomes ‘prototype’ for village entrepreneurship
14 January 2026 Nestled in the vibrant streets of Kanye, just behind the bustling Mongala Mall, a once-empty plot has…
Batswana turn to herbal remedies amidst healthcare crisis
13 January 2026 When clinic shelves lie bare and prescriptions cannot be filled, some Batswana are finding comfort not in…
De Beers Confirms Bids from Botswana, Angola and Namibia
12 January 2026 De Beers has confirmed that Botswana, Angola and Namibia have expressed interest in acquiring equity in the…
Pula gains against USD in 2025
11 January 2025 The local currency strengthened by 6.7% against the US dollar in 2025, whilst falling by 5.7% against…
Gaolathe seeks support from AfDB
7 January 2026 Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for talks with the African…
IMF flags deepening growth bottlenecks as Botswana’s diamond model comes under strain
7 January 2026 Botswana’s long-standing growth model, anchored in diamond revenues and strong public institutions, is facing mounting strain, with…
Botswana willing to partner with Russia on diamonds
6 January 2026 Botswana is ready to collaborate with Russia in the diamond sector to strengthen its economy, media reports…
RITES to modernise Botswana rail
6 January 2026 RITES Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Botswana,…
UN Secretary General reappoints Justice Dingake to Sierra Leone Court
5 January 2025 United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has reappointed Justice Professor Key Dingake to the roster of Judges…
Botswana to keep annual currency depreciation rate at 2.76%
2 January 2026 Botswana will keep the annual rate of depreciation for its pula currency at 2.76% to preserve export…
GDP surprises with 8.2% jump in third quarter
1 January 2026 The economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the third quarter due largely to stronger diamond production, a…
Former Minister Moagi likely to face three corruption charges
1 January 2026 In what could be one of the most high profile corruption cases the country ever seen ,…
Zambia sends essential medicines to Botswana to ease shortages
30 December 2025 Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is currently experiencing critical medicine shortages,…
Africa’s great gamble on economic promise and reality
30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing…
Botswana President Duma Boko begins private visit to South Africa amid strong bilateral ties
29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…
MMG to spend $900 Million towards copper mine expansion in Botswana
29 December 2025 Chinese state-owned miner MMG plans to spend about $900 million to expand its Khoemacau mine in Botswana,…
Transport operators sue over bus rank upgrade
25 December 2025 Transport organisations seek urgent interdict to prevent their eviction and construction until an alternative place is found…
Botswana economy to grow 3.1 pct in 2026 despite diamond sector challenges, says VP
21 December 2025 Botswana’s economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026, although challenges continue to persist in the…