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…
Changes in Okavango Delta ecosystem kill scores of fish
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks has attributed the mysterious death of countless fish in the Okavango Delta to…
Six Sigma Metals to begin drilling in Botswana
Six Sigma Metals (SI6) will soon begin a drilling programme at its Maibele North Project in Botswana. The company will…
Mayor to transform ‘dark city’ Gaborone into city of lights
Gaborone City Council plans to illuminate the city through strategic partnerships and key developments around the city. Gaborone City Mayor,…
Liquid Telecom accelerates cross-border connectivity in Botswana
Pan-African telecoms group, Liquid Telecom, is activating 82 km of fibre in a cross-border network into Botswana, to give more…
Botswana bullish about renewables sector
Botswana is mobilising resources and partnerships with the private sector and other countries in support of renewable energy initiatives. As…
In the absence of takers, BCL will in all likelihood shut down
The mothballed BCL mines continue to cost the government money, while still holding out hope that any of the interested…
Government seeks bigger stake in mining companies
The government has engaged local and international mineral investors on whether the Mines and Minerals Act can be amended to…
Morupule Coal Mine expansion on track
Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) expects to commission its expanded new mine next year, delivering an additional 1.4 million tonnes of…
A new sustainable hotel brand launches – Beyond Green
Preferred Hotel Group, Inc. hasannounced the launch of the ‘Beyond Green’ hotel brand that commits to delivering on the three key…
Botswana urged to abolish the death penalty
Botswana has seen a steep rise in executions since President Mokgweetsi Masisi took office just over a year ago. Human…