Why improving the standards and branding of Botswana-made products is so important
Minister Peggy Serame recently challenged local producers, urging them to improve the quality of their goods and services. That is…
Desert wellness spa to open in the heart of Botswana wildlife haven
In April 2021, a secluded wildlife safari camp in Botswana will reopen, unveiling revamped facilities plus an all-new luxury desert…
Five white rhinos killed by poachers in November in Botswana
At least five white rhinos were killed and dehorned in separate incidents in November, the Department of Wildlife and National…
Botswana has 3rd lowest COVID-19 death rate in the world
Although Botswana has suffered a spike in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks, on the positive side, the country has experienced…
Botswana to start construction of new rail line linking Mmamabula to South Africa, Zambia
Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…
Perenti’s training commitment to Botswana
In June 2019, diversified mining services company, Perenti announced that its subsidiary, leading hard-rock underground miner, Barminco, had been awarded…
DTCB to equip its Gaborone factory with a 950 kWp solar power plant
The Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) has recently begun the construction of a solar photovoltaic power plant for its offices…
Botswana’s Morupule to boost coal output by 35% with new mine
State-owned Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) will boost annual output by 35% to 3.8-million tonnes a year in 2021 after the…
Where are diamonds found? Spotlight on Botswana diamonds
Botswana is currently the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds. Some of the world’s largest diamonds have been found here. Diamonds…
Groundbreaking Eco Safari Lodge – Xigera opens in Botswana
Last month, Red Carnation Hotels unveiled an exclusive first-look of Xigera Safari Lodge, opening in January 2021 in the Okavango…
COVAX rollout imminent
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says the COVAX Facility will be rolled out as soon as the COVID-19 vaccines…
Improved diamond sales help narrow Botswana’s trade deficit
Positive sentiments in the diamond industry have helped propel Botswana’s exports, lowering the country’s monthly deficit to a nine-month low.…
Botswana begins to shape up as a major destination for copper exploration
Until now, the headlines surrounding the nascent copper mining industry in Botswana have been centred only on one major new…
Aussie firm plans new $260m copper mine near Gantsi
Sandfire Resources, an Australia Stock Exchange-listed group, has approved the construction of a $259 million (P2.9 billion) copper mine 80…
Mack Air and Pharma Group team up to offer COVID-19 testing
Pharma Group Botswana, in collaboration with Always Open (AO) Clinics, CT Diagnostics and Mack Air are to start offering COVID-19…
When Life Gives You Elephants, Make Honey (and Money!)
When Mavis Nduchwa, a social entrepreneur from Botswana saw farmers struggling to deal with elephants trampling their crops and homes,…
Botswana: Photographing wildlife for a good cause
As we anticipate the eventual reopening of our borders for international travel, the question on many Singaporeans’ minds is probably:…
9 Luxury hotels that opened in 2020 – including Xigera Safari Lodge
Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan…
De Beers, Blue Nile partner with 10 designers for engagement rings created with sustainable diamonds from Botswana
De Beers Group and Blue Nile have unveiled a new project called Ten/Ten that brings together 10 independent jewellery designers.…
De Beers plans to clean up diamond supply chain, be carbon neutral by 2030
Diamond mining giant De Beers on Monday outlined plans to ethically source its diamonds and be carbon neutral by 2030…
Sandfire sets its sights on building a new copper production hub in Botswana
ASX-listed Sandfire Resources has taken the decision to proceed with the $259-million development of the T3 Motheo copper/silver project, in Botswana,…
Desert & Delta Safaris and Ker & Downey re-open five of their lodges on 1st December 2020
Botswana based Desert & Delta Safarisand its sister tour operator, Ker & Downey have announced the re-opening of five of…
Botswana sets up gender violence courts to tackle pandemic backlog
Botswana will launch 25 gender violence courts this week following a rise in cases during the coronavirus pandemic – a…
No end to corruption rot: millions of tax payers’ money wasted on defective properties
The government is scrambling to find buyers for abandoned buildings it bought for P93 million but found to have structural…
Botswana to repatriate elephants to Angola to reduce overpopulation
Botswana, home to nearly half of Africa’s wild elephants, is preparing to repatriate thousands of the giant mammals to neighbouring…
Maun Airport makeover complete
The P120.7 million Maun Airport Terminal Renovation project, which started in April 2019, will be completed by the end of…