Galileo finds copper in first drill test in Botswana
20 January 2026 Galileo Resources PLC (AIM:GLR) said early drilling in Botswana had confirmed the presence of copper mineralisation, giving…
Tag: Botswana
International parliamentary Roundtable on Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Botswana and beyond
20 January 2026 The National Assembly of Botswana, in partnership with International IDEA through its Inter Pares – Parliaments in…
Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
20 January 2026 Botswana’s diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country…
South Africa considering joint bid with Botswana to host AFCON 2028
19 January 2026 South Africa is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Botswana to host the 2028 Africa Cup of…
Aterian achieves positive study results at Kalahari Copperbelt
16 January 2026 Aim-listed Aterian has reported encouraging results from an independent geophysical study completed over prospecting licence PL265/2025, in…
Standard Chartered explores sale of Botswana unit in latest Africa scale-back
15 January 2026 Standard Chartered is exploring the sale of its business in Botswana, the London-based banking group announced on…
Kanye’s Irish Shopping Centre thrives, becomes ‘prototype’ for village entrepreneurship
14 January 2026 Nestled in the vibrant streets of Kanye, just behind the bustling Mongala Mall, a once-empty plot has…
Hollywood star Will Smith explores Botswana wilderness in National Geographic Pole to Pole docuseries
14 January 2026 Will Smith is bravely going where few actors have gone before with the premiere of his new…
Batswana turn to herbal remedies amidst healthcare crisis
13 January 2026 When clinic shelves lie bare and prescriptions cannot be filled, some Batswana are finding comfort not in…
Tsodilo detects critical minerals, rare earth elements at Botswana project
13 January 2025 TSX-V-listed Tsodilo Resources has announced the verification of significant critical minerals and rare earth element (REE) mineralisation…
Scatec starts commercial operation Of second 60 MW phase Of Botswana’s 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster
12 January 2026 Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy company, has commenced commercial operation of the second 60 MW phase…
De Beers Confirms Bids from Botswana, Angola and Namibia
12 January 2026 De Beers has confirmed that Botswana, Angola and Namibia have expressed interest in acquiring equity in the…
Lucara publishes report for Botswana’s Karowe underground expansion
8 January 2025 Canadian mining company Lucara Diamondhas publishedan updated feasibility study for the Karowe underground diamond mine in Botswana.…
Gaolathe seeks support from AfDB
7 January 2026 Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for talks with the African…
IMF flags deepening growth bottlenecks as Botswana’s diamond model comes under strain
7 January 2026 Botswana’s long-standing growth model, anchored in diamond revenues and strong public institutions, is facing mounting strain, with…
Botswana willing to partner with Russia on diamonds
6 January 2026 Botswana is ready to collaborate with Russia in the diamond sector to strengthen its economy, media reports…
RITES to modernise Botswana rail
6 January 2026 RITES Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Botswana,…
Botswana steps up power diversification with large-scale renewable projects
5 January 2025 Botswana has accelerated efforts to diversify its power generation mix, which coal has long dominated, as international…
UN Secretary General reappoints Justice Dingake to Sierra Leone Court
5 January 2025 United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has reappointed Justice Professor Key Dingake to the roster of Judges…
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says
4 January 2025 Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian investors to cooperate on…
OPINION: Why sacking Morena Ramoreboli changes nothing for Botswana
3 December 2025 The chorus of ‘coach Morena Ramoreboli out’ is growing louder in Botswana after the Zebras’ three group-stage…
Botswana to keep annual currency depreciation rate at 2.76%
2 January 2026 Botswana will keep the annual rate of depreciation for its pula currency at 2.76% to preserve export…
GDP surprises with 8.2% jump in third quarter
1 January 2026 The economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the third quarter due largely to stronger diamond production, a…
Former Minister Moagi likely to face three corruption charges
1 January 2026 In what could be one of the most high profile corruption cases the country ever seen ,…
Zambia sends essential medicines to Botswana to ease shortages
30 December 2025 Zambia has dispatched a consignment of essential medicines to Botswana, which is currently experiencing critical medicine shortages,…
Africa’s great gamble on economic promise and reality
30 December 2025 The African Continental Free Trade Area is entering a decisive phase in its history. After the signing…