Anglo American and Botswana: Divorcing and Remarrying
6 September 2025 Ernest Oppenheimer gained control of De Beers in 1929, and Anglo American bought the control from the…
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South African Airways to Restart Gaborone Service
5 September 2025 Flights will begin in early November Key Takeaways: South African Airways will resume flights between Johannesburg and…
Botswana sees softest inflation rate since August 2020
5 September 2025 AI Generated Summary In a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Kealeboga Mogodi, Head of Business and Commercial…
What caused Botswana’s public health emergency?
4 September 2025 The declaration comes amid a downturn in the diamond market and U.S. foreign aid cuts. Botswana’s Public…
Batswana pay homage to music icon ATI following tragic end
3 September 2025 As Batswana continue mourning the death of the much-loved, multi-talented music icon Atasaone Molemogi, popularly known as…
China’s Sinomine secures path to control Botswana Copper Project nn A$9 million deal
3 September 2025 Chinese mining company Sinomine has signed an investment agreement to acquire a 70% stake in the Okavango…
Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches
2 September 2025 The rise of cheaper, lab-made gems is robbing the country of the revenue that’s made its people…
UN pledges support to address Botswana’s medicine shortage
2 September 2025 The United Nations has pledged comprehensive support to Botswana as the country confronts a nationwide shortage of…
Botswana enlists Lazard for ambitious De Beers takeover
1 September 2025 BOTSWANA has appointed Lazard to advise on acquiring control of diamond giant De Beers, following Qatar’s recent…
Botswana diamond mine expansion, now costing $683 Million, faces new review and delays
1 September 2025 • Lucara secures $10M loan for Karowe underground project• UGP faces delays, costs rise to $683M• Diamond market slump…
Gone too soon: much-loved music star, ATI dies
31 August 2025 Today Batswana music lovers woke up to the devastating news that our national treasure, much-loved music star,…
Botswana: Namibia-Botswana oil refinery project moves to feasibility stage
30 August 2025 Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis…
Botswana “could buy De Beers outright”
30 August 2025 The government of Botswana could buy an additional stake in De Beers, or even acquire the business…
Botswana pledges $362 Million to overhaul “inefficient” health system
27 August 2025 Facing critical drug shortages, the government will create a new fund and enact reforms to cut costs…
Botswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine
26 August 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency on Monday, saying the national medical supply chain…
Kuwait takes centre stage as Botswana broadens Gulf economic relations
25 August 2025 The Gulf’s economic diversification goals intersect naturally with Botswana’s competitive strengths in diamonds, beef, and eco-tourism. With…
H.E. Elias Mogosi reappointed as SADC Executive Secretary for a second term
25 August 2025 The 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…
Botswana emerges as a key destination for medical tourism, boosting economic growth and healthcare quality
24 August 2025 Botswana, known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife, is increasingly positioning itself as a top destination…
Botswana signs landmark $12Billion investment deal with Qatar
22 August 2025 Smiles, handshakes, and a sense of accomplishment filled the room on Thursday as President Duma Gideon Boko…
Sandvik secures mining equipment order for copper mine in Botswana
21 August 2025 The order is valued at approximately Skr450m ($47m). Mining solutions provider Sandvik has secured an order to…
Botswana central bank holds rate for sixth meeting as inflationary risks weigh
21 August 2025 Botswana’s central bank left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 1.90% on Thursday, its six consecutive meeting without…
Gov’t to tighten spending further on diamond revenue slump
20 August 2025 Government will tighten spending further following a difficult first half of the year marked by a sharp…
Kavango encouraged by Botswana exploration progress
16 August 2025 London-listed Kavango Resources is encouraged by a recently completed ground geophysical programme at the company’s Karakubis copper…
Botswana sounds alarm on gambling crisis
14 August 2025 Minister Tiroeaone Ntsima has called for urgent intervention to prevent a surge in addiction and financial instability. …
Yara Technologies partners with Clover Infotec to revolutionise EdTech in Botswana
14 August 2025 Empowering schools with predictive analytics and seamless communication solutions with Talkative Parents and Quanta Platforms. Yara Technologies…
Forensic auditors red flag 30 entities
13 August 2025 Alvarez and Marcell, the Dubai firm engaged by government, has red flagged 30 entities for the eagerly…