New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond in Botswana
1 April 2024 A new beetle species, the Paleothius mckayi, has been discovered at Debswana’s Orapa diamond mine in Botswana,…
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Leather Park aims for December production
27 March 2024 The long-awaited Leather Park in Lobatse could finally be taking shape a decade later, as authorities now…
Scatec starts construction of 120-MW solar complex in Botswana
26 March 2024 Norwegian renewable power producer Scatec ASA (OSL:SCATC) has begun the construction of the 120-MW Mmadinare solar complex…
Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement
24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…
G7 Sanctions Will Harm Botswana’s Diamond Development, Officials Say
20 March 2024 The Group of Seven (G7) import restrictions targeting Russian diamonds will have a detrimental impact on Botswana’s…
Bahamas PM on official 4-day visit to Botswana
19 March 2024 Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis is in Botswana on an official visit until Friday. Davis is accompanied…
Exxaro still keen on copper after Botswana setback
16 March 2024 South African coal miner Exxaro Resources is considering potential deals to acquire copper and manganese assets as…
Botswana prepares for citrus entry into global markets
16 March 2024 Botswana is preparing for its first citrus harvest from the Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project, located about 402…
Govt extends bidding for 200MW tender
13 March 2024 Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, says government’s tender for a private contractor to develop a 200…
Botswana Communities March Against UK’s Anti-hunting Bill
12 March 2024 GABORONE — Scores of people from communities living near wildlife in Botswana marched Tuesday against an anti-hunting bill…
Former Botswana president accused of instigating hunting ban
11 March 2024 Former Botswana president Ian Seretse Khama has been accused by Botswana government officials of working with UK…
£2m for UK charity to deliver surgery for Botswana kids
6 March 2024 An ambitious plan to ensure surgery is available for Botswana’s children has been launched, thanks to substantial…
Classic Vacations™ Launches New Portfolio in Africa
5 March 2024 Expansion marks continued growth for Classic in the luxury travel space as company reveals its first offerings…
Cobre completes tests at Ngami Copper Project, Botswana; confirms potential for lost-cost ISCR process
Cobre Ltd (ASX:CBE) has wrapped up the first phase of hydrogeological testing at the Ngami Copper Project (NCP) in Botswana’s…
Botswana pushes against European opposition to trophy hunting
25 February 2024 Botswana says it will use next week’s U.N. Environment Assembly to lobby against a proposed European ban…
Tlou completes line linking Lesedi Gas Project to Botswana’s power grid
Summary The Lesedi substation, which will connect Tlou’s power generators to the transmission line, is reported to be approximately 38%…
Lucara signs new ten-year diamond sales agreement with HB Group
Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has entered into a new diamond sales agreement (NDSA) with processor and trader HB…
Beef exports from Botswana to Norway transform both landscapes
19 February 2024 Preferential trade agreements enable Norway to import large quantities of meat from Africa. This may undermine climate…
Solarcentury Africa and ENRC forge strategic partnership to develop 100 MW solar project in Botswana
12 February 2024 Solar Century Africa Limited and Energy & National Resource Corporation (Botswana) Pty Ltd are proud to announce a…
Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp
8 February 2024 Botswana has set aside 890 million pula ($65 million) to buy shares in Belgian diamond trader HB…
Botswana forecasts economic rebound, budget focus on infrastructure
7 February 2024 Botswana sees a recovery in economic growth this year and plans to increase spending on infrastructure development…
Botswana to open anti-money laundering center
7 February 2024 Botswana is in the process of establishing a centre to combat illicit financial flows at the University…
Botswana adopts injectable drug for HIV treatment
3 February 2024 Botswana has adopted the use of long-acting antiretroviral injectables for HIV treatment, the country’s Health Minister Edwin…
Power Metal Resources up as it mobilises for nickel drilling at Molopo
1 February 2024 (Alliance News) – Shares in Power Metal Resources PLC jumped on Wednesday, after the company said it…
Botala Energy granted environmental approval for development of Naledi CBM project in Botswana
23 January 2024 Botala Energy Ltd (ASX:BTE) has passed a critical milestone in the development of the Naledi coal bed…
Drones and AI can improve wildlife monitoring efforts in Botswana
23 January 2024 A view from above can help tackle alternative methods for wildlife population counts including black and white…