Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens
30 April 2025 Botswana is bracing for deeper spending cuts and a widening budget deficit as a prolonged slump in…
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NIU Group acquires Botswana’s Tati Mine, restarting a strategic mining asset
30 April 2025 NIU Group, headed by Austrian investor Cevdet Caner, has announced the acquisition and restart of the Tati…
De Beers investor Botswana says serious buyers showing interest
29 April 2025 Botswana’s government said it’s optimistic that Anglo American will find a buyer for its diamond unit De…
How a smart metering breakthrough in Botswana could shape Africa’s water future
29 April 2025 In the face of increasing water scarcity and ageing infrastructure, Botswana has taken a bold step forward,…
Documentary explores elephant issues in Botswana from a pro-hunting perspective
27 April 2025 A new documentary explores the thorny issue of elephant hunting in Botswana, giving voice to the rural…
Machaba Safaris set to open its first water camp in Botswana
27 April 2025 Botswana-based Machaba Safaris will open its first permanent water camp, Monachira Camp, in the Okavango Delta in…
Botswana launches 5-year anti-poaching strategy to combat wildlife crime
25 April 2025 Botswana on Wednesday launched a five-year national anti-poaching strategy to address wildlife crime and promote biodiversity conservation…
Botswana seeks infrastructure boost to unleash tourism potential
25 April 2025 Botswana on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to addressing infrastructure gaps in the tourism sector, viewing them as…
Botswana launches nationwide housing initiative
23 April 2025 Botswana President Duma Boko on Tuesday launched a nationwide housing initiative aimed at economic empowerment through job…
Botswana leads the way as the most affordable African destination this May offering major hotel discounts and incredibly low-priced pints
23 April 2025 Botswana is the most affordable African destination to visit this May, with hotel rates plummeting by 54%,…
Perenti to exit Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana
22 April 2025 Australian mining services group Perenti said on Tuesday that it would conclude its involvement at MMG’s Khoemacau…
TIME reveals 100 most influential people of 2025 list, among them President Duma Boko
21 April 2025 Few predicted the seismic election upset that made Duma Boko President of Botswana. Last October, the 55-year-old…
Botswana warns U.S. tariff could hurt exports amid rising global uncertainty
19 April 2025 Botswana’s central bank on Thursday warned that a 37% import tariff on its exports to the United…
Botswana aims to be Africa’s next film hub
19 April 2025 Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The…
Coal imports to power Mmamabula–Lephalale railway growth
17 April 2025 South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the…
Botswana holds main interest rate for fourth meeting in a row
17 April 2025 Botswana’s central bank held its main lending rate at 1.90% on Thursday, citing balanced risks to the…
Taxman intensifies searches at ports of entry
15 April 2025 The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) says it will intensify physical searches at all commercial border posts…
BoFiNet invests P100m in upgrading Botswana’s internet gateway
15 April 2025 Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) says it has invested large amounts of money towards the upgrading of internet…
Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination
15 April 2025 Botswana’s incredible wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty make it a must-visit destination with elephants roaming freely across…
The huge but empty African country with 28C heat perfect for a May holiday – in this country, there is one elephant for every 15 people
15 April 2025 Nestled in Southern Africa and bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, there are plenty of reasons why Botswana…
Moody’s downgrades Botswana economy from stable to negative
14 April 2025 (IDEX Online) – Botswana’s economic outlook has been downgraded from stable to negative by Moody’s, as a…
Botswana joins growing African radio astronomy network with latest TART telescope installation
13 April 2025 In what has been a remarkable run since the first installation last year, another Transient Array Radio…
Sweden provides $3.9M to strengthen public health institutes in Mozambique, Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe
12 April 2025 The Swedish government has made available around US$3.9 million (€3.5 million) for a project to strengthen public…
Premium launches new strategic direction at Botswana projects
12 April 2025 Exploration company Premium Resources has unveiled an aggressive 6-month strategy to accelerate development of its critical metals…
Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with WHO support
11 April 2025 Eight Southern African countries have embarked on a landmark effort to bolster emergency preparedness and response systems…
The National Geographic Society and De Beers Group Announce Opening of New Nkashi Knowledge Centre in the Okavango Delta
11 April 2025 Led locally by the Nkashi Trust, the Nkashi Knowledge Centre in Beetsha, Botswana, is a vital community…