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…
Botswana: Project to Lower Power Import Bill
President Mokgweetsi Masisi says energy security remains one of the Government’s top priorities, as it would accelerate the implementation of…
Is Botswana losing the war against rhino poaching?
Rhino carcasses are piling up, suggesting that Botswana is on the losing end of the protracted war against poachers. Sunday Standard…
Countless Batswana recently swindled out of millions via online sales: how to avoid being the next victim!
I’ve always been a huge fan of online shopping, from clothes to books and beauty products. It’s convenient and can…
Wilderness Safaris Opens Rebuilt DumaTau, Little DumaTau Camps
Wilderness Safaris has announced the opening of the completely rebuilt DumaTau Camp, as well as Little DumaTau—a co-located but smaller…
Botswana COVID entry, exit and testing procedures
With the recent US CDC and various countries’ announcements that travel is now permitted, you may be getting a little…
World Bank sees robust growth in miners like Botswana
The World Bank’s biannual analysis of Africa’s economic outlook has shown that mining-dependent economies, such as Botswana, are expected to…
Enterprising Batswana used wood ash to rid livestock of ticks
The firewood-ash midden at the entrance of a cattle kraal in the bye-gone era wasn’t exactly a plunge dip tank…
Economy shrank by 7.9% in 2020 – Statistics Botswana
The local economy contracted by 7.9% last year, its worst performance on record, as the weight of COVID-19 hit across…
Botswana diamond mining company launches tender for small solar park
Diamond Trading Company Botswana is seeking proposals for a 600 kW ground-mounted PV plant to power operations at its mining…
Power Metal Resources and Kavango Resources plan to list Botswana jv in London
“The conditional acquisitions announced today, subject to due diligence and approvals in Botswana, would significantly increase the footprint of Kanye…
Botswana’s unemployment rate keeps rising – find alternative ways of earning!
Botswana’s unemployment figures are swelling to crazy, unprecedented levels despite government efforts to solve the problem. “The unemployment rate went…
From glass beads to the Pula: A history of Botswana’s currency
The BWP (the Botswana pula) is one of the strongest and most stable currencies in Africa. Despite this, its value…
Kopore sells majority stake in Botswana copper asset
ASX-listed Kopore Metals has struck an agreement to sell 75% of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alvis-Crest to AIM-listed ARC Minerals. Perth-based…
Botswana says preliminary probe rules out bacterial infections in latest elephants deaths
Preliminary investigations into a fresh wave of elephants deaths in Botswana have ruled out anthrax and bacterial infections as the…
ThreeD Capital reports premium nickel resources awarded exclusivity to acquire former BCL assets in Botswana
ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK) (OTCQB:IDKFF), a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies…
Botswana finds 11 diamonds at Thorny River project
Botswana Diamonds (LON:BOD) said on Monday it had recovered 11 diamonds and “abundant” kimberlitic indicators from drill samples at its…
SADC student visa may be on the horizon
Botswana academics, researchers and students may benefit from a proposal by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for a regional…
Botswana to develop digital museum to attract tourists
Botswana is developing a digital museum to facilitate access to the country’s heritage and cultural crafts for the international audience.…
Botswana improves but remains on dirty money greylist
A new review of Botswana’s compliance with international Anti-Money Laundering/Combatting of Financing Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards has positively re-rated three key…
Botswana traditional games at risk of disappearing
With the advent of modern technology, a lot of our traditions and norms, including popular games, have fallen by the…
Delele – the Kalanga super food that packs a punch
On account of the slimy consistency of ‘delele’ (scientific name: corchorus olitorius)when cooked, this superfood doesn’t rank highly on many…