Kavango Resources confident it has found several mineralised systems at Ghanzi South
The South Ghanzi project licences lie within the Central Structural Corridor of the Kalahari Copper Belt immediately south of the…
You could win a luxury safari for 2 in Botswana when you answer this simple question
When it comes to bucket-list vacations, an African safari ranks high for many travellers. For some, it could take years…
The rebirth of DumaTau and Little DumaTau
Brand-new DumaTau’s extensive lagoon frontage ensures that each ultra-spacious 142 m2 guest suite has uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and…
Botswana and Zambia open $260m Kazungula bridge
Botswana and Zambia have opened the $260m Kazungula Bridge, which is set to help alleviate congestion at one of Africa’s…
Lucara secures $220m for Botswana diamond mine expansion
Canadian miner Lucara Diamond Corp has secured credit-approved commitments for senior debt facilities of up to $220-million to fund the…
The butterfly: a symbol of romantic love in Setswana culture
Since ancient times, symbols of love have served as powerful reminders of the importance of love to people across a…
5 teaching apps that pay: And you don’t need a teaching qualification or experience for some!
Long before COVID, teaching English online was already growing at an alarming rate, with most of the virtual teaching platforms…
Botswana hits another trade surplus
Botswana’s trade balance appears to be improving, driven by a recovery in the diamond industry. In recent years, the country’s …
Mack Air lands in Victoria Falls – marking the launch of scheduled flights between Botswana and Victoria Falls
Travellers can now enjoy day trips between Chobe in Botswana and Victoria Falls after Mack Air successfully landed in Victoria…
Official opening of Kazungula Bridge and one-stop border post facilities scheduled for May 10
The official opening of the Kazungula Bridge and one-stop border post facilities is scheduled for the 10th May 2021, the…
Botswana economy seen growing by 6.2% in 2021
International credit rating agency – Moody’s, says it forecasts that the Botswana economy will recover in 2021, with real GDP…
Elephant deterrent project piloted in Boteti
As Parliament recently debated the Tourism Policy, stakeholders in the Boteti area embarked on a Human-Wildlife Conflict alleviation project, Kazungula-based…
Botswana Foreign Reserves show improvement but…
The Government’s investment account, which was at one stage at a record low, is making a dramatic back, nearly tripling…
Basil Read and local Botswana company to develop Motheo coal mine for Morupule
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) has awarded a 5-year mining services contract to a joint venture between Bothakga Burrow, a local…
Botswana could be first African country to vaccinate entire adult population
Botswana’s health authorities say they have arranged to receive nearly 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, enough to cover the…
US signs pact for up to 5-GW solar project in Botswana, Namibia
The Biden-Harris administration has signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) regarding a plan to build a solar power complex of…
Botswana’s sausage tree – the the miracle answer to male sexual health?
The sausage tree, or moporota to use its Setswana name, is shrouded in an age-old myth that it has the…
Evolve Back launches its first ever international property in Kalahari, Botswana
The property features three categories of luxury tented accommodation with a maximum capacity of twenty guests, thus ensuring exclusivity that…
Travel + Leisure announces The 2021 It list of Best New Hotels – and Botswana’s Jack’s Camp, Xigera Safari Lodge make the cut
The list celebrates 73 of the most impressive openings of the past year, showcasing the travel industry’s resilience, creativity and…
Loss-making parastatals draining on downgraded Botswana
An economic slump, magnified by the downgrading of Botswana’s long-term local and foreign currency ratings, has made it imperative for…
Debswana to Plow $6 Billion for Biggest Underground Diamond Mine
(Bloomberg) – Debswana Diamond Co. will spend 65 billion pula ($6 billion) to build the world’s largest underground diamond mine…
Botswana and Namibia ink agreement with investors for a 5,000 MWp solar complex
The governments of Botswana and Namibia have virtually signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) for the implementation of their 5,000…
The word ‘mmata’ is not originally Setswana
Whenever you use the word “mmata” (as in “Heela mmata, kana …” or translated into English; “Hey, mate!”), has it…
Kavango Resources partners with Spectral for Botswana exploration
(Alliance News) – Kavango Resources PLC is partnering with underground mapping firm Spectral Geophysics to aid in the discovery of…
What it’s like visiting Botswana right now
When another Land Cruiser passes ours we rumble to a halt. It’s not uncommon to stop and share animal intel…
SKY Girls BW release catchy track, ‘The SKY anthem’
SKY Girls BW is an empowerment brand for girls aged 13-17 across Botswana. It was set up in 2014 and…