At age 11, he’s moving the needle for Botswana farmers
With the help of a new mobile application called Farm Assistant, developed by Wu Zeyin, farmers in Botswana can make…
Going green: How technology offers development and climate benefits
Green technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things and electric vehicles are growing rapidly and could create a…
Botswana launches first Agrivoltaic project to harness solar power
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) launched an Agrivoltaic project in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on Wednesday.…
De Beers’ sales reach P6.7bn
De Beers recently sold an estimated $495 million (P6.7bn) of rough diamonds in its second auction of the year, a…
Elephants are a dream for safari lovers – but a nightmare for local farmers
A microbrewery in Botswana is creating a recipe to relieve tensions between people and pachyderms As horizontal lightning darted across…
National Geographic announces three new Batswana explorers
The National Geographic Society on Monday announced three new National Geographic Explorers from Botswana. These three individuals were named Explorers…
Caterpillar, Barloworld, AMS and Sandfire collaborate at Motheo in Botswana
When Sandfire Resources produces the first ore from its new Motheo copper mine in Botswana, southern Africa, later this year,…
BMC still struggling with marketing products, paying farmers on time
“Though the quality of Botswana beef is high, Botswana Meat Commission could be stronger on marketing strategy and differentiation, and…
Air Botswana will go under the hammer again – just not now
The government has resuscitated its plans to privatise the national airline, Air Botswana. Although details are still sketchy, the Minister…
Botswana intent on selling more diamonds without De Beers
Botswana will not drop its demand to sell a bigger share of the diamonds produced by its joint venture with…
Botswana turns to digital as it eyes AfCFTA market
Botswana Export Manufacturer Association (BEMA) is integrating its online store with the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS) developed by AFREXIM…
Kavango mobilises specialists after unearthing significant gold mineralisation at Ditau
Botswana-focused base and precious metals explorer, Kavango Resources has commissioned professor and former Department of Geology at Brandon University in…
Botswana mining growth seen flat amid dim diamond outlook
Botswana expects output from its mining sector to be flat this year, as the diamond industry loses its sparkle due…
Sandfire Mine starts production April
27 Feb 2023 – Sandfire Resources is gearing up to start up a mill at Motheo copper mine, the company’s…
The African safari is changing for the better. Here’s what you need to know
If you’re eyeing a luxury safari in Africa in 2023 and 2024, expect to find a changing landscape on the…
Botswana launches digital healthcare system programme
GABORONE, March 1 (Xinhua) — The government of Botswana on Tuesday launched the digitalisation of its health service project with…
Top 10 most powerful African passports in 2023
The top 10 most powerful passports in Africa in 2023 are Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi,…
Kavango sets out its plans for 2023 following strategic review
Kavango Resources PLC (LSE:KAV, OTC:KVGOF) has completed a strategic review involving exploration, financing and expansion with regard to its portfolio of assets…
Kenya and Botswana stand out as innovators in Africa, according to WIPO report
The World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO’s) Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 report was released on Monday, ranking countries according to…
Cobre strengthens position in Botswana with the acquisition of Triprop Holdings
Cobre Ltd (ASX:CBE) has completed the acquisition of Triprop Holdings, the registered licence tenement holder for the company’s Ngami Copper…
Botswana – Namibia agree on free movement between the two countries
The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Annah Mokgethi, has confirmed that, as of February 22, 20223, Batswana and Namibians…
Tlou Energy to ease regional power blackouts
Tlou Energy, the tri-listed energy miner, has said it is making headways at its power plant project in Western Sandveild.…
Govt dismisses plans to export donkey hides amid booming Chinese market
The Government has dismissed any suggestions that they could tap into the rising donkey meat market in China. In recent…
Kavango Resources turns focus to Karakubis copper project in Botswana
Kavango Resources PLC (LSE:KAV, OTC:KVGOF) recently commissioned a report on the prospectivity of its Kalahari Copper Belt projects in Botswana, which…
Pathfinder launches new Botswana lodge
Introducing the all-new Pathfinder Botswana lodge, which has been “inspired by the lush landscapes and the vast open spaces of…
Botswana warns of dangers in dash for African minerals
African governments must be wary of the risks created by rising global competition for the continent’s minerals, Botswana’s mines minister…