Essex NHS trust recruits more than 60 nurses from Botswana
An NHS organisation has offered jobs to a cohort of “committed” nurses from Southern Africa in a positive move to…
Botswana calls for legalisation of ivory trade
Botswana made its case at an international conference held in Zimbabwe’s Hangwe National Park for the development of a policy…
Okavango Craft Brewery wins coveted award at 2022 African Beer Cup
A Botswana Craft Brewery took two medals and the coveted African Celebration Award at the 2022 African Beer Cup, Africa’s…
“Fully embraced”? Botswana’s queer struggles since decriminalisation
The landmark 2019 ruling has been upheld, but Botswana’s LGBTQ community still face numerous challenges. In November 2021, Botswana’s Court…
Botswana joins Innovation Bridge Portal
Botswana joined countries participating in the recently launched ‘The Innovation Bridge Portal’, a revamped digital portal, seeks to assist young…
Morupule Coal secures new supply markets
As the demand for coal is currently at an all-time high, Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) will have its piece of…
Machaba Safaris opens luxury camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
African-based safari operator Machaba Safaris will open Kiri Camp, a luxury tented camp in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, in June. With…
2020 worst year for Botswana tourism
Official figures show that local tourism suffered its worst year in 2020 as international arrivals dropped by 80.4%. According to…
Tourism ministry accepts 72 lodge applications
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has revealed that it has received about 72 applications for eight tourism sites for lodges in…
Botswana’s only gold mine changes hands
Gold ore mining company Galane Gold announced earlier this month that it had completed the sale of its Mupane gold…
Botswana mining sector on the rebound
The Botswana mining sector is on the rebound, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the sustained…
Studies for Ikaegeng XTL Coal-to-Fuel Plant Project in Botswana Finalised
The feasibility studies for the much-anticipated US$2.5bn (P30 billion) Ikaegeng XTL coal-to-fuel plant have been completed, and plans are underway…
‘Clean as green’ – Qld hydrogen maker’s plan to decarbonise energy
With perfect timing following the election of a Labour Government, Brisbane-based Synergen Met is promising to deliver technology to create…
Sikhulile Moyo named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential for 2022
Sikhulile Moyo, the Botswana-based researcher who helped alert the world about the existence of the highly contagious Omicron variant of…
Tlou Energy begins to connect Lesedi Power Project to Botswana power grid
Work on the transmission line is scheduled for completion in mid-2023, with the sale of electricity starting in the second…
Canadian Outfit shows Interest In acquiring Tati Nickel Assets
Canadian exploration company Premium Nickel Group (PNRG) has shown interest in acquiring certain assets of Tati Nickel, the Competition and…
Botswana, with an import ban on 16 vegetables, plans to ban more over the next two years
Botswana’s long-term ban on vegetables from South Africa and other import nations is here to stay, the country’s minister for…
Grindrod and partners create new export route for Botswana coal
Grindrod’s Matola terminal at the Port of Maputo says it has welcomed its second coal train from Botswana. The terminal…
Si6 steps out with regional exploration in Botswana
Mon, 16 May 2022 8:13AM Si6 Metals has kicked off a regional exploration programme across its 100% owned Botswana assets.…
Botswana looks to tourism sector to ‘heal’ the economy
KASANE – Botswana’s economy is expected to get a boost from an improved tourism industry that has been on a…
Botswana’s strategy to stimulate post-pandemic growth
On the back of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Botswana is seeking to accelerate economic transformation plans, with a…
Botswana plans $2.5 bln coal-to-liquids plant to cut fuel imports
GABORONE, May 16 (Reuters) – Botswana plans to build a $2.5 billion plant to convert coal into liquid fuels as…
Botswana sees Russian diamond ban opening door to synthetic gems
Botswana, Africa‘s top diamond producer, sees a prolonged ban on Russian diamonds opening the way for synthetic gems to expand market share, the…
Over P300 Million Already Spent On Karowe Mine Expansion
During the three months that ended on March 31, 2022 (2022 first quarter), Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corporation spent…
Bright future for citrus farming in Botswana
The Botswana government is optimistic that citrus volumes from local farms will rise significantly by 2024 due to the continued…
The “roar of the lion” in an eco-lodge in Botswana
The extension and renovation of a safari camp emphasises the values of sustainability and luxury hospitality in a spectacular natural…