Angola challenges Botswana in bid for De Beers’ majority stake
28 October 2025 Botswana also seeks controlling stake in De Beers Bidding war could test the Southern African states’ ties…
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Botswana operations lift De Beers’ overall third-quarter output
28 October 2025 Diamond miner De Beers produced 7.7-million carats for the third quarter ended September 30, a 38% year-on-year…
Why Botswana Okavango Delta is the best place to see elephants
27 October 2025 The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most spectacular and ecologically significant regions in Africa.…
10 Incredible diamond discoveries in Botswana that shook the world
26 October 2025 Explore Botswana’s remarkable diamond discoveries that transformed the industry and showcased the beauty of natural diamonds. Botswana has produced…
Elephants return to Botswana’s Kgalagadi region after nearly a decade
26 October 2025 Four elephants have been spotted near the Zutshwa area in Botswana’s Kgalagadi region, the first time in…
Angola bids for Anglo American’s De Beers stake
25 October 2025 ANGOLA has submitted an offer to acquire Anglo American’s majority stake in De Beers, joining a growing list…
Juncao Technology to transform agriculture
25 October 2025 Botswana’s agricultural sector is set for a major boost following the introduction of Juncao technology, a Chinese…
Noronex fires up rigs for Botswana copper push with South32
24 October 2025 Noronex has launched a major new reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme across the company’s Cgae Cgae copper…
Rare half-pink diamond weighing 37.4 carats discovered In Botswana
24 October 2025 Experts say it’s an extraordinary natural diamond with two distinct colour zones. A rare, two-coloured natural diamond…
Botswana plans 60-Day CBI processing, but law must first change to allow dual citizenship
23 October 2025 Arton Capital is “actively working with the Botswana government to make it a reality sooner than later,…
Turkmenistan and the Republic of Botswana establish diplomatic relations
22 October 2025 On 20 October 2025, in New York City, at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan…
Botswana seeks energy and mining partnerships with Oman: Implications for investors and business growth
22 October 2025 MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday…
Okavango to hold first contract sale
21 October 2025 Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is to hold its first contract sale direct to buyers next…
Botswana President explores key investment opportunities in Oman
21 October 2025 His Excellency President Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, was briefed on the diverse…
Namibia and Botswana target March 2026 for completion of Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility Study
19 October 2025 Namibia and Botswana have recently announced that the full feasibility study for the long-awaited Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR)…
Moody’s cuts Botswana’s rating by a notch to ‘Baa1’ amid diamond industry slump
18 October 2025 Global credit ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Botswana’s rating to ‘Baa1’ from ‘A3’ on Friday, citing the government’s…
Botswana hits 97% mineral mapping coverage
18 October 2025 Botswana has completed 97% of its national mineral mapping, a milestone that strengthens its appeal to global…
Oman, Botswana establish diplomatic relations
17 October 2025 The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Botswana signed a joint statement in New York on…
Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November
17 October 2025 Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company will start selling diamonds to contracted buyers next month, as it diversifies…
Botswana weighs $27bn plan to diversify
15 October 2025 Botswana lawmakers on Monday began debating a 388 billion-pula ($27 billion) plan to diversify the economy and…
Major opportunity for the diamond business to return to old strengths, says luminary
15 October 2025 Botswana is seeking a greater interest in De Beers, and Angola is seeking an interest too. To…
UB climbs global rankings, strengthens position in the region
15 October 2025 The University of Botswana (UB) has recorded a significant rise in the 2026 Times Higher Education World…
New statement of changes to Immigration Rules introduces Botswana visa requirement and shorter graduate route
14 October 2025 Changes also strengthen English language requirements, and support student entrepreneurs transitioning to UK business routes. A new…
Namibia and Botswana strengthen ICT cooperation through bilateral talks in Swakopmund
13 October 2025 The tour underscored the importance of shared infrastructure in driving digital inclusion and economic growth across the…
Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines
11 October 2025 Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions…
Namibia, Botswana to boost cooperation in diamond sector amid global decline
11 October 2025 Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and…