Diamond-dependent Botswana needs economic reset, new leader says
3 February 2025 Botswana’s government will develop new industries, dismantle the State power utility to foster private investment and increase…
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De Beers agrees on fresh sales agreement with Botswana
3 February 2025 Miner Anglo American’s diamond unit De Beers said on Monday it had finalised negotiations with the Botswana…
U.S. decision to suspend foreign aid will affect Botswana’s health care: official
30 January 2025 Health authorities in Botswana said on Wednesday that the suspension of U.S. foreign aid with immediate effect…
Noronex expands African copper hunt with new Botswana ground
30 January 2025 Noronex Ltd aims to expand its prospective ground in Africa with two new prospecting licences lodged in…
Trailblazer, Dr Gaositwe Chiepe dies at 102
Dr Gaositwe Chiepe, a trailblazing stateswoman and the first Motswana woman to earn a diploma and a college degree, has…
Botswana president says diamond deal reached with De Beers
28 January 2025 Botswana’s president Duma Boko, who swept to power in the country’s October elections, says his government has…
Altona finalises agreement to acquire 85% interest in Botswana copper project
27 January 2025 London-listed Altona Rare Earths has announced that, further to the exercise of the Sesana copper project option…
Giyani Metals secures Special Economic Zone License for manganese plant in Botswana
25 January 2025 Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) announced that it has secured a 50-year Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Investor License…
Botswana to review compensation policies for human-wildlife conflict victims
25 January 2025 Botswana is set to review its compensation policies for victims of human-wildlife conflict to better address their…
Botswana closes doors on foreign teachers, truck drivers
22 January 2025 A Botswana official said this week the nation will no longer issue work permits to foreign teachers…
Botswana adjusts operating hours for Francistown’s Phillip Gaonwe Matante Airport
22 January 2025 The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) has announced a revision to the operating hours of Phillip…
UK Minister for Africa visits Botswana’s Jwaneng Mine, highlights strategic partnership with Debswana
21 January 2025 In a significant diplomatic visit, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, toured the Jwaneng…
The unbelievable border between two African countries that’s only 150 metres long
19 January 2025 The border between two huge African countries is one of the shortest land boundaries in the world.…
Botswana primed as luxury tourism destination for Gulf Cooperation Council travellers
19 January 2025 Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly travelling beyond the region, with advisory firm Glasgow…
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market
18 January 2025 Botswana’s economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year, a…
Botswana’s LNG to provide ‘energy lifeline’ for impending gas shortage in South Africa
18 January 2025 Botala Energy, an Australian energy company focused on exploration and development opportunities for natural gas and renewables…
Botswana banks on better access
16 January 2025 Landlocked southern African country Botswana has become the latest African nation, to gather its air transport actors…
Top diamond exporter Botswana aims to diversify its economic base
16 January 2025 Roughly the size of France, Botswana is home to only 2.7 million inhabitants—making it one of the…
Tebogo confirmed to run 400m in Melbourne
14 January 2025 Olympic 200m champion and World Athlete of the Year Letsile Tebogo of Botswana will get his 2025…
Base metal exports soar
9 January 2025 The country’s base metal exports reached P7.63 billion between January and September 2024, beating the P6.96 billion…
Bank of Botswana poised for key rate decision
8 January 2025 The Bank of Botswana’s (BoB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to convene on Thursday to review…
Batswana recruited to launder money offshore
8 January 2025 Scores of Batswana are recruited into passive money laundering schemes, as international criminals exploit their bank accounts…
Driving Botswana’s Farming Revolution
7 January 2025 Since 2020, Chinese experts have partnered with their counterparts in Botswana to introduce drought-resistant rice varieties in…
Ghana plans to approve visa-free entry policy to Botswana and other African countries
30 December 2024 In a landmark decision, the Ghanaian Government has announced a new visa-free entry policy for nationals from…
Botswana issues 400 elephant hunting licenses, drawing fresh opposition
25 December 2024 Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to…
Scatec reaches financial close in Botswana and prepares for construction start
21 December 2024 Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy provider, has reached financial close for the second 60 megawatt (MW)…