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.…
Tag: Botswana
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…
Botswana backs local startups to diversify economy
8 July 2025 • Botswana has picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training.• Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving…
Botswana and Malawi sign landmark trade deals to boost economic ties
8 July 2025 Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and…
A vast nature park spanning five countries has lions, elephants, and Africa’s most jaw-dropping waterfall
2 July 2024 Wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travellers journey to Africa for safaris like those at Ruaha National Park — Tanzania’s…
EU, Botswana, Canada seek to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
2 July 2025 Envoys of the European Union (EU), Botswana and Canada have underscored the need for adequate investment in…
Chinese medical team provides free healthcare to children in Botswana
24 June 2025 The 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana on Sunday conducted a free medical outreach…
Botswana’s conservation model pays off: Voted Africa’s best safari country 2025
24 June 2025 Botswana is the best place for an African safari. This was the conclusion of a detailed study…
Global Peace Index 2025: Mauritius Leads Africa, Again
20 June 2025 Mauritius, Botswana, and Namibia are Africa’s most peaceful nations in 2025, according to the latest Global Peace…
A landmark in cancer care: Sir Ketumile Masire Hospital achieves a National First in cancer Treatment
20 June 2025 Dr Chiyapo, Senior Clinical Radiation Oncologist at SKMTH, his team, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the…
Business Botswana relaunches China liaison
19 June 2025 Business Botswana (BB) has relaunched its China Representative Office (BB-CHINA) in a renewed push to strengthen trade…
Explore Botswana: Recommendations for travellers and foodies alike
18 June 2025 What’s the story Offering a unique blend of nature and culture, Botswana makes for an ideal week-long…
Top 10 countries leading the way in sustainable tourism
18 June 2025 From Sweden to Botswana, these destinations are setting the standard for environmentally and socially responsible travel The…
Botswana’s Debswana to approach capital markets to fund Jwaneng underground project
17 June 2025 Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company is looking to international capital markets to help fund its $6 billion Jwaneng…
Botswana to sign landmark agreement with OPEC Fund
16 June 2025 Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe is set to sign a landmark Country Partnership Framework…
China’s water infrastructure expertise can help tackle Botswana’s scarcity: Minister Ramogapi
16 June 2025 China’s expertise in water infrastructure can help address Botswana’s water scarcity challenges, according to Onneetse Ramogapi, Botswana’s…
You’ll be hearing a lot more about Botswana diamonds
15 June 2025 This week, I spoke with Botswana president Duma Boko and the country’s minister of minerals and energy,…
President Boko seeks investment boost in historic state visit to Hungary
14 June 2025 In an official visit to Hungary aimed at strengthening economic ties and deepening bilateral relations, President Boko…
Botswana and China sign beef protocol
14 June 2025 Botswana and China have signed a beef protocol on the sidelines of the ongoing FOCAC meetings. The…
Trans-Kalahari railway corridor project moves to next phase
3 June 2025 Originally conceived in 2010, the Trans-Kalahari railway corridor project has seen a resurgence of interest from Namibian…
Botswana death metal band Overthrust’s UK & European Tour
1 June 2025 Botswana death metal band, Overthrust, has announced its upcoming 2025 tour to the United Kingdom and Europe.…
Letsile Tebogo opens up about his trailblazing athletics career: “I wanted to make a breakthrough for African athletes”
31 May 2025 The history-maker from Botswana, who competed in last week’s Diamond League in Rabat, reflects on the wider…
Okavango Craft Brewery wins the 2025 African Celebration Award
29 May 2025 Okavango Craft Brewery has been awarded the African Celebration Award at this year’s African Beer Cup, the…