EIT forging new partnerships through its Botswana engineering education hub
2 July 2025 EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners,…
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Botswana sees opportunity in China’s zero-tariff offer
1 August 2025 Facing a weakening currency and a slump in global diamond demand, Botswana is signaling a strategic pivot…
Chobe Holdings backs revival of Maun Educational Park through strategic partnership with Fauna Conservation Trust
1 August 2025 In a major step towards reopening the long-dormant Maun Educational Park (MEP) to the public before the…
$1.5B Botswana-Zambia Rail Plan Seeks to Reshape Regional Trade
30 July 2025 After years of discussion, the plan for a rail connection between Botswana and Zambia is now entering…
Devaluation fails to shake Pula’s standing
30 July 2025 Despite recent depreciation, Botswana’s Pula remains the fifth strongest currency in Africa, according to Business Insider Africa’s…
Botswana Diamonds awarded AI-identified acreage
29 July 2025 London-listed Botswana Diamonds has been awarded four prospecting licences in Botswana following an extensive country-wide AI-driven exploration…
Boomitra expands into biomass-based carbon removal with Botswana project
29 July 2025 US-based soil carbon specialist Boomitra has announced its entry into biomass-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with a…
Prince Harry went off-grid and was uncontactable during secret three-day visit to Botswana
27 July 2025 The Duke of Sussex went off-grid and was uncontactable for three days during his week-long visit to…
Botswana implements initiatives, reforms to counter U.S. tariff impacts: bank official
26 July 2025 Botswana is implementing several initiatives and structural reforms to mitigate the potential adverse effects of U.S. tariffs…
UN-Habitat sub-regional office for southern Africa launched in Botswana
26 July 2025 The United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa was officially launched here on…
Botswana’s Government to acquire controlling stake in De Beers
24 July 2025 This development adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing sale process of the diamond producer by…
South Africa, Botswana ranked among the best countries on earth
24 July 2025 South Africa has been named the fourth-best country in the world for travel in the 2025 Telegraph…
EXIM proposes $150M loan for Botswana’s critical mineral projects
24 July 2025 Canadian mining firm NexMetals Mining Corphas receiveda letter of interest from the Export – Import Bank of…
Southstone Minerals extends uranium acquisition agreement in Botswana
24 July 2025 Southstone Minerals also reaffirmed its focus on maintaining momentum at its flagship Oena Diamond Mine in South Africa. Southstone…
Pioneer Lithium secures exploration license for Botswana project
24 July 2025 Australian company Pioneer Lithium has been granted a prospecting license for the Botsalano Uranium Project in SouthernBotswana.…
Gambling study uncovers alarming trends among Batswana youth
23 July 2025 The Gambling Authority has released the results of its National Prevalence of Excessive and Problem Gambling Study,…
Southern Africa enhances early warning systems as Event-Based Surveillance guidelines are launched in three countries
23 July 2025 Three Southern African countries now have Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines—a critical tool designed to detect and respond…
Giyani Metals launches $3M private placement to advance Botswana manganese project
23 July 2025 Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) announced a private placement which will raise up to C$3 million to advance…
Citi sees Botswana devaluing currency again as diamond prices slump
22 July 2025 Citigroup Inc. says Botswana is likely to devalue its currency again, as the southern African nation battles…
Hayo expands African presence with new offices in Botswana, Liberia, and Malawi
22 July 2025 Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its African footprint with new offices in Gaborone…
Strengthening Public Health: Cyprus Donates Lifesaving Medicines to Botswana
19 July 2025 Minister of Health of Botswana commends Elpida Foundation, Medochemie, the government, and people of Cyprus for lifesaving…
NexMetals secures $150m LoI from EXIM for Botswana mines redevelopment
18 July 2025 The LoI outlines a potential 15-year repayment tenure for the Selebi and Selkirk nickel-copper-cobalt-platinum group metal mines.…
Botswana launches economic transformation programme to diversify economy
18 July 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday unveiled the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, calling for bold ideas to…
Botswana registers two more doping cases
18 July 2025 Botswana has registered a further two doping cases, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) has confirmed. In…
Botswana to allow currency to depreciate quicker with economy under pressure
11 July 2025 Botswana said on Thursday that it would allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the…
Financial recovery and fleet revamp: Air Botswana’s major overhaul under new leadership
10 July 2025 Botswana, Gaborone, Air Botswana, and Dane Kondić all come to the forefront as the national airline undertakes ambitious…