Botswana races to protect beef exports as FMD outbreak shuts EU fresh-beef market
2 September 2026 Botswana is tightening efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as the outbreak affects access to international beef…
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From heritage to human connection: Preparing Southern Africa’s heritage sites to tell stories that matter
1 September 2026 UNESCO-supported training is helping six Southern African heritage sites turn local stories into meaningful visitor experiences and…
BTC plans October 5G launch in Botswana
1 September 2026 Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) will launch 5G in selected parts of Gaborone in October 2026, marking its…
Power Metal starts Botswana gold drilling at Tati
30 August 2026 Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM: POW) has commenced on-site operations at its 100%-owned Tati Gold Project in…
Tanzania’s Mo Dewji Explores Botswana Investments as Gaborone Seeks Regional Capital
28 August 2026 Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed “Mo” Dewji is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Botswana as the southern African nation…
Botswana targets 6% GDP from agriculture as horticulture projects surge 70%
28 August 2026 Despite significant growth in horticultural production, the country still faces hurdles such as water scarcity and high…
U.S. to host Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia power sector delegation
27 August 2026 While in the United States from August 29 to September 5, the delegation of around 15 government…
Botswana central bank keeps key interest rate at 5.5%
27 August 2026 Botswana’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged for a second consecutive meeting on Thursday, saying…
Botswana pushes agriculture to cut food imports and diversify economy
26 August 2026 Botswana is expanding support for commercial agriculture as the government seeks to increase domestic food production and…
France’s Orano expands uranium search in Botswana
25 August 2026 Botswana has granted three new uranium prospecting licences to Orano Mining, adding to the 15 licences already…
Botswana, Chinese-invested mining firm partner to establish technical training centre
25 August 2026 Botswana’s Ministry of Higher Education and the China-invested Khoemacau Copper Mining company on Monday signed a collaboration…
Botala reports early gas observations at Pitse Pilot in Botswana
24 August 2026 Botala Energy Ltd. has recorded early gas observations ahead of full reservoir drawdown at its principal Pitse…
Omani citizens can visit Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days
24 August 2026 Visa exemption covers all Omani passport types, Foreign Ministry says Dubai: Omani citizens can travel to Botswana…
Botswana and UAE sign historic 10-Year health agreement – Ministry of Health, Botswana
23 August 2026 Ministry of Health signs a historic agreement that will transform Botswana’s health sector beyond recognition. Botswana has…
Mukuru launches cashless Companion Card in Botswana
21 August 2026 Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, giving customers a direct way to spend funds…
Botswana announces phased ban on single-use plastic bags
21 August 2026 The Botswana government has announced plans to implement a comprehensive ban on single-use plastic bags in a…
Lesotho readies Botswana-made FMD vaccines as key wool and mohair industry faces restrictions
19 August 2026 Botswana is supplying Lesotho with 100,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine and veterinary expertise as Lesotho works…
Botswana is now digging for copper after betting its future on diamonds
19 August 2026 Botswana is trying to shift the centre of gravity of its mining economy. Long dependent on diamonds,…
Safflower production: Driving food security and small-scale farmers’ income
18 August 2026 Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), an often-overlooked oilseed crop, is proving to be a game-changer for smallholder farmers…
Botswana inflation declines to 9.4% in July 2026
18 August 2026 Headline inflation decreased from 10.7% in June 2026 to 9.4% in July but remained above the medium-term…
The missing link in Southern Africa’s energy future
17 August 2026 The region’s energy resources are naturally complementary. Botswana and Namibia have abundant sun; Zambia and Angola hydro;…
Why Botswana faces power generation deficits
16 August 2026 Operating power generation capacity in Botswana stands far below installed capacity, driven by performance issues at a…
Seven-year solar deal to power Botswana mine
16 August 2026 Provider of flexible solar solutions Release, owned by renewable energy solutions company Scatec, and Climate Fund Managers…
2,488-Carat Diamond, Largest Found in Botswana, Has a New Owner
16 August 2026 Gaborone, Botswana—The 2,000-carat-plus diamond recovered from a mine in Botswana two years ago now has a permanent…
Botswana and EU launch ASPIRE Programme to accelerate clean energy transition
16 August 2026 Botswana has launched the ASPIRE Botswana Programme, a strategic partnership with the European Union aimed at accelerating…
Botswana leverages investor aftercare to drive local manufacturing growth
12 August 2026 The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is using its Investor Aftercare Programme to engage existing businesses…