Botswana, Cameroon issue tender, sign contracts for combined 125MW of PV capacity
Botswana and Cameroon have taken steps to add a combined 125MW of installed PV capacity to their respective national grids. …
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Botswana kicks off 100 MW solar tender
Botswana Power Corp is seeking independent power producers to build two 50 MW solar parks. The projects are intended to…
Botswana: The Rhino Reintroduction Story
Imagine, if you will, Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1850: vast, sprawling grassy plains and lush verdant waters, attracting populations of…
Botswana makes ‘robust improvements’ in new ‘dirty money’ review
A fresh review by a continental body assessing Botswana’s vulnerability to money laundering has noted improvements in 32 out of…
Documentary on the impact of Botswana’s Human-Wildlife Conflict on communities premieres
Local filmmaker, Jack Ramsden has released a documentary showcasing the impact of wildlife on Botswana communities from the hardest-hit people’s…
Opinion… Could Botswana become the Dubai of Africa?
“Democracy, like a little plant, does not grow or develop on its own. It must be nursed and nurtured if…
As drought takes its toll, thirsty elephant works out how to open tap to quench its raging thirst!
A parched elephant has been caught on camera turning on a tap and helping himself to “plenty of drinking water”.…
Botswana seeks AfDB funding for integrated agro-commercial project
Botswana’s Agricultural Ministry has submitted a funding request to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for an undisclosed amount to launch…
Nine years into Botswana’s poverty eradication programme
With its documented history of being one of the poorest nations to becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa,…
Government puts tantalisingly close dual citizenship on ice pending further consultations
While consultations for the Citizen Amendment Bill dealing with dual citizenship have been put on hold for further consultations, the…
Kenya Airways to resume direct flights between Nairobi and Gaborone
Kenya Airways is expected to resume direct flights between Gaborone and the Kenyan capital, Nairobi shortly. The airline suspended the…
Cupric Canyon Capital awards Fluor Khoemacau contract
NYSE-listed Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract by Cupric Canyon Capital for its…
Why your next trip should be a safari in Botswana
Countless books have been written about them while classic movies have been painting glamorous pictures of African safaris for years.…
Memories of early days in 1950 Ghanzi
The following are recollections of the Midgley family first arriving in Ghanzi in September, 1950. The author was seven years…
Passport free travel between Botswana, Namibia on the cards
Plans are underway for Batswana and Namibians to use their national Identity Cards in place of their passport to travel…
Kenya, Botswana seek to partner in green energy exploration
Kenya is keen to partner with Botswana in the exploration and production of more green energy to address the rising…
Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Gaborone
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October 2019. The capital and…
Botswana on high alert for Ebola
Botswana’s Health Ministry on Friday announced the country is on high alert for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
Botswana Diamonds raises funds for Thorny River
Botswana Diamonds has raised £250,000 with new and existing investors at a price of 0.5p per placing share. The placing…
Batswana dancers cha cha cha their way to Latin Dance victory in Greece
Fresh from winning gold in Russia, a team of Batswana dancers have gone and done it again! Botswana dance team;…