Small leather business thrives in Botswana despite tough market conditions
27 July 2023 In the vast landscapes of Botswana, where the cattle population is estimated to be at 2.1 million,…
Govt doubles Jindal’s 300MW contract
25 July 2023 Government has doubled its contract with Jindal Africa and now requires the firm to deliver 600MW of…
Motheo Copper Mine, Botswana
Mine Type: Open-pit copper mineCommodity: Copper concentrateLocation: BotswanaProcessing rate: 3.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) initiallyLife of mine: Around ten…
Botswana-Angola committed to expanding cooperation
24 July 2023 Botswana and Angola are fully committed to fostering bilateral relations and expanding areas of cooperation in the…
Botswana Voted Best Safari Country 2023
Botswana is the best country in Africa for a safari. That’s the conclusion reached after a detailed study of more…
Orphaned elephants in Botswana receive a helping hand from AI
19 July 2023 Orphaned elephants in Botswana are about to receive some help thanks to a pioneering collaboration between wildlife…
Cobre unearths ‘prominent’ copper anomaly at Kitlanya West Project, Botswana
17 July 2023 Junior explorer Cobre (ASX:CBE) has identified a ‘prominent’ copper anomaly through aircore (AC) and reverse circulation (RC)…
Ginkgo Bioworks and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Botswana Announce Pathogen Monitoring Program at Key Ports of Entry
17 July 2023 Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, and the…
Lucara’s Botswana underground expansion faces delay, cost increase
17 July 2023 Canada-based Lucara Diamond Corp has pushed out the completion date for its underground expansion project (UGP) at…
A Rough Overhaul: Russia, Botswana and Excess Supply
12 July 2023 Newly published Kimberley Process numbers give fresh insights into current market developments. Too many rough diamonds were…
Will Smith having a blast in Botswana while shooting
10 July 2023 The actor has been sharing videos enjoying the wildlife in the Southern African country. Actor Will Smith has been…
The changing face of the safari guest
Remember the days when African safaris were a luxury that was reserved for rich, retired couples making the most of…
Gov’t working on electronic Omang
5 July 2023 With the national ID/Omang used to cross between Botswana and Namibia, the Minister of Labour and Home…
Francistown Academic Hospital opens
29 June 2023 Last Thursday, Francistown Academic Hospital officially opened its doors to the public. The private hospital lies along…
Gov’t plans toll gates for A3 road
29 June 2023 KAZUNGULA: Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale has revealed that government plans to build toll…
Diamonds are for now: Botswana inks new deal with De Beers
Botswana has reached an eleventh-hour deal with diamond giant De Beers after months of tense negotiations that saw the continent’s…
Botswana’s Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa named among Africa’s Top 50 Business heroes of 2023
In a momentous announcement, Dr Matlhogonolo Mongwa, the visionary leader behind Kalafhi Medical Center, has secured a coveted spot among…
Debswana, BotsPost unveil ‘Diamond for Botswana’ stamps
27 June 2023 ORAPA: The country’s premier mining company Debswana, in partnership with Botswana Post launched 16 ‘Diamond for Botswana’…
Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe: Limpopo basin countries pledge to promote sustainable development
22 June 2023 The four countries that share the Limpopo River basin (Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) have pledged…
President Masisi wins Peace and Security Award from Belgium-based women’s political leaders organisation
His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K.Masisi has been selected as the Peace Award recipient. The Peace Award is given by the…
Tlou Energy raises over P59m via Entitlement Offer, Falling Short of original target
21 June 2023 Tlou Energy, the tri-listed gas-to-power developer published a supplementary regarding the share offer to raise P92.6 million…
Desert & Delta Safaris curates calendar of events for Botswana
Desert & Delta Safaris has curated an experiential calendar, showcasing the best of Botswana for each month, from the blossoming Green Season in…
Neophyte finds niche among hot-shot birders in Africa
20 June 2023 When the lions left a kill, circling vultures converged. When the elephants hid from the sun, the…
Canada’s neocolonialism in Africa continues its efforts to expand
17 June 2023 One Canadian company has begun drilling for oil on sacred and protected lands, but so far coming…
Legal gender recognition: An unexplained delay by the Botswana government
16 June 2023 High Court in 2017 ruled on the issue. Legal gender recognition has pleased the courts The High…
PNRL raises P343m for BCL revival
14 June 2023 Premium Nickel Resources Limited (PNRL), whose local subsidiary is reviving the BCL Ltd assets, has secured 33.9…