Botswana listed among 2020 low travel security risk countries in the world
Botswana has been listed amongst the low travel security risk countries in the world in 2020. According to the report,…
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Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Zimbabwe declare 2019 drought an emergency
Southern Africa is having one of the worst droughts in years, with over 40 million people expected to face food…
Botswana police order three Enstrom 480B helicopters
The Botswana Police Air Support branch has ordered three new Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters from Safomar Aviation, which will add…
Camping under the open skies of Tsodilo Hills, where the lions roamed free – early 1960s
The images above (taken by my father, Donald Brooks) are of the ‘Bushmen’ paintings at the Tsodilo Hills. These images…
A quick south-to-north journey through Botswana’s most iconic destinations
Adventure into an untamed world where famous wild animals roam thrilling landscapes and play out nature’s greatest script. Botswana safaris…
Kibo Energy progresses restructuring of interests in Botswana
Africa-focused Kibo Energy has announced several updates that will progress and significantly repositions its interests in Botswana, namely the Mabesekwa…
Botswana’s Minergy puts UK listing plans on hold
Botswana coal miner, Minergy, has put on hold plans to list on London’s junior AIM stock market as coal prices…
Botswana named Africa’s best safari country for 2019 for second year on the trot
For the second year in a row, Botswana has claimed the title of best country for safaris for the year…
Weak diamond market, drought weigh down on growth
Botswana’s growth is expected to slow to about 3.5% in 2019 due to weaknesses in the diamond market, a severe…
Botswana’s bourse records highest turnover in 2019
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) last Friday Friday witnessed the highest single-day turnover over the past 11 months. BSE Chief…
Drought-prone Botswana launches climate-smart agriculture tool
Drought-prone Botswana has developed a tool to promote the use of smart agriculture techniques to beat the challenges posed by…
Botswana looks to become electric car and parts manufacturer
The Botswana government plans to encourage the private sector to venture into the manufacturing of electric cars and associated parts…
Botswana landscapes stir your soul and feed your imagination
Botswana’s landscapes stir the soul and feed the imagination of every single visitor. With the Kalahari Desert comprising 80% of…
Kavango advances exploration in Botswana
LSE-listed Kavango Resources has announced that core and reverse circulation drilling on its Kalahari Suture Zone Project (KSZ) in Botswana…
President Masisi Assures African Union Commission of Support
President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has assured the African Union Commission (AUC) of Botswana’s solidarity and support, on the basis that…
US offers Botswana help amid global coal backlash
The United States says it stands ready to help Botswana exploit its estimated 200 billion tonnes of coal, despite a…
Loss-making Air Botswana to lay off half its staff
Botswana’s national airline has unveiled plans to cut more than half its staff as part of a restructuring plan that…
Botswana endorses SADC information management in agriculture
Botswana has started the national sensitisation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP), a project expected…
A Botswana special needs programme wins UNESCO sustainability education Prize
A holistic and sustainable programme to find and unleash the potential of special needs students at a Botswana school has…
Botswana Top 10 safety tips
Overall, Botswana is a safe country – arguably the safest in Africa and attacks towards tourists are a rare occurrence. While…