Botswana steps up power diversification with large-scale renewable projects
5 January 2025 Botswana has accelerated efforts to diversify its power generation mix, which coal has long dominated, as international…
UN Secretary General reappoints Justice Dingake to Sierra Leone Court
5 January 2025 United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has reappointed Justice Professor Key Dingake to the roster of Judges…
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says
4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…
OPINION: Why sacking Morena Ramoreboli changes nothing for Botswana
3 December 2025 The chorus of ‘coach Morena Ramoreboli out’ is growing louder in Botswana after the Zebras’ three group-stage…
Botswana to keep annual currency depreciation rate at 2.76%
2 January 2026 Botswana will keep the annual rate of depreciation for its pula currency at 2.76% to preserve export…
GDP surprises with 8.2% jump in third quarter
1 January 2026 The economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the third quarter due largely to stronger diamond production, a…
Former Minister Moagi likely to face three corruption charges
1 January 2026 In what could be one of the most high profile corruption cases the country ever seen ,…
Zambia sends essential medicines to Botswana to ease shortages
30 December 2025 Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is currently experiencing critical medicine shortages,…
Africa’s great gamble on economic promise and reality
30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing…
Botswana President Duma Boko begins private visit to South Africa amid strong bilateral ties
29 December 2025 Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has started a private external visit to South Africa, running from…
MMG to spend $900 Million towards copper mine expansion in Botswana
29 December 2025 Chinese state-owned miner MMG plans to spend about $900 million to expand its Khoemacau mine in Botswana,…
Transport operators sue over bus rank upgrade
25 December 2025 Transport organisations seek urgent interdict to prevent their eviction and construction until an alternative place is found…
Botswana introduces green building codes for new businesses
22 December 2025 Botswana has introduced green building codes to guide new businesses towards sustainable construction. These codes set standards…
Botswana economy to grow 3.1 pct in 2026 despite diamond sector challenges, says VP
21 December 2025 Botswana’s economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026, although challenges continue to persist in the…
RITES enters partnership with Botswana to upgrade rail and transport networks
21 December 2025 As part of the agreement, RITES will provide technical support for the development and upgrading of Botswana’s…
Botswana’s economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
19 December 2025 Botswana’s government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector…
Botswana: Health Ministry makes strides despite challenges
18 December 2025 Relocation of primary healthcare services In April 2025, primary healthcare services, including clinics and health posts, were…
KP Group Signs MoU with Botswana Government to develop $4 billion renewable energy projects
18 December 2025 KP Group, a leading Indian renewable energy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…
“Don’t tell me about IMF – we’re buying De Beers.” – President Boko
17 December 2025 President Duma Boko has firmly reiterated Botswana’s intention to acquire De Beers, dismissing advice from observers and…
Botswana beats Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Namibia Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa to crush Africa’s tourism environmental crisis and set the stage for a greener, brighter future!
17 December 2025 Botswana has taken a bold step forward, emerging as the leader in Africa’s tourism sustainability movement. By…
President Boko launches integrated transport project for safer, smarter roads
17 December 2025 President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre…
Botswana grants new copper license to reduce reliance on diamonds
16 December 2025 Diamonds remain a pillar of Botswana’s economy. However, the global diamond market crisis has weakened this advantage…
Botswana inflation rate softens to 3.8% in November
16 December 2025 Botswana’s annual inflation rate was at 3.8% in November 2025, just below a 13-month high of 3.9%…
Botswana probes reports of youths drawn into Russia’s war in Ukraine
15 December 2025 Two young men allegedly misled by recruitment scheme as government seeks verification and repatriation The Botswana government…
A3 upgrade gains momentum as Francistown-Nata road nears first milestone
15 December 2025 Progress on the Francistown–Nata Road Project continues to accelerate, marking a significant step forward in Botswana’s national…
IMF warns against buying De Beers
14 December 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Botswana to reconsider its plan to increase its stake in…