Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches
2 September 2025 The rise of cheaper, lab-made gems is robbing the country of the revenue that’s made its people…
Tag: Botswana
UN pledges support to address Botswana’s medicine shortage
2 September 2025 The United Nations has pledged comprehensive support to Botswana as the country confronts a nationwide shortage of…
Botswana enlists Lazard for ambitious De Beers takeover
1 September 2025 BOTSWANA has appointed Lazard to advise on acquiring control of diamond giant De Beers, following Qatar’s recent…
Botswana diamond mine expansion, now costing $683 Million, faces new review and delays
1 September 2025 • Lucara secures $10M loan for Karowe underground project• UGP faces delays, costs rise to $683M• Diamond market slump…
Botswana: Namibia-Botswana oil refinery project moves to feasibility stage
30 August 2025 Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis…
Botswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine
26 August 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency on Monday, saying the national medical supply chain…
Kuwait takes centre stage as Botswana broadens Gulf economic relations
25 August 2025 The Gulf’s economic diversification goals intersect naturally with Botswana’s competitive strengths in diamonds, beef, and eco-tourism. With…
H.E. Elias Mogosi reappointed as SADC Executive Secretary for a second term
25 August 2025 The 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…
Botswana signs landmark $12Billion investment deal with Qatar
22 August 2025 Smiles, handshakes, and a sense of accomplishment filled the room on Thursday as President Duma Gideon Boko…
Sandvik secures mining equipment order for copper mine in Botswana
21 August 2025 The order is valued at approximately Skr450m ($47m). Mining solutions provider Sandvik has secured an order to…
Botswana central bank holds rate for sixth meeting as inflationary risks weigh
21 August 2025 Botswana’s central bank left its monetary policy rate unchanged at 1.90% on Thursday, its six consecutive meeting without…
Gov’t to tighten spending further on diamond revenue slump
20 August 2025 Government will tighten spending further following a difficult first half of the year marked by a sharp…
ALL CHANGE: New Life In The Wild star ditched modelling career and life in New York after gun was held to her head in street robbery
19 August 2025 A LIFE In The Wild star ditched her high-flying modelling career for a life in the Botswana…
Salt Pans & Silence: Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Magic
19 August 2025 If Kruger has already satisfied your thirst for roaring lions and elephant herds, Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans…
Kavango encouraged by Botswana exploration progress
16 August 2025 London-listed Kavango Resources is encouraged by a recently completed ground geophysical programme at the company’s Karakubis copper…
Solar-powered safari houseboat launches on Botswana’s Chobe River
17 August 2025 Pangolin Voyager, a new solar-powered houseboat is setting a benchmark for sustainable safari travel on one of…
Botswana sounds alarm on gambling crisis
14 August 2025 Minister Tiroeaone Ntsima has called for urgent intervention to prevent a surge in addiction and financial instability. …
Yara Technologies partners with Clover Infotec to revolutionise EdTech in Botswana
14 August 2025 Empowering schools with predictive analytics and seamless communication solutions with Talkative Parents and Quanta Platforms. Yara Technologies…
Forensic auditors red flag 30 entities
13 August 2025 Alvarez and Marcell, the Dubai firm engaged by government, has red flagged 30 entities for the eagerly…
Botswana launches BETP Labs to drive economic transformation
13 August 2025 President Advocate Duma Boko launched the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) labs on August 11, describing them…
An IP judgment in Botswana
12 August 2025 While we generally enjoy discussing intellectual property (“IP”) cases and issues in South Africa, we also like…
Botswana, Türkiye: towards a diplomatic visa exemption agreement
12 August 2025 Botswana and Türkiye are expected to sign a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official…
India, Botswana on U.K.’s ‘Deport Now Appeal Later’ expanded list for foreign criminals
11 August 2025 India will be added along with Botswana, Angola, Australia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Guyana, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon,…
Prince Harry considers founding new charity after Sentebale dispute
11 August 2025 Duke of Sussex ‘absolutely committed’ to supporting children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana. Prince Harry…
Botswana’s queer lifelines are vanishing
9 August 2025 Opinion: Global funding cuts are threatening the survival of LGBTQ+ health centres in Botswana—putting lives, safety, and…
All 13 Pick n Pay stores in Botswana now under full corporate ownership
9 August 2025 All Pick n Pay stores in Botswana are now under full corporate ownership, signalling its commitment to…