New visa requirements announced for Botswana, South Africa travelling to Ireland
8 July 2024 Nationals of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland…
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Russia Overtakes Botswana for Rough-Production Value in 2023
8 July 2024 The value of Russia’s rough-diamond production surpassed Botswana’s for the first time in 2023 even as sanctions…
In Botswana, internet cafés are bridging the digital divide
7 July 2024 For 15 pula ($1), *Kefilwe, a 25-year-old unemployed marketing graduate, can access one hour of internet access…
Botswana student ranked top in Accounting globally
7 July 2024 17-year-old A-Levels Al-Nur School student Aditya Gopakumar has put Botswana in the global academic records after Cambridge…
Botswana wants faster progress on Trans-Kalahari Railway project construction
5 July 2024 Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi said on Thursday that he wants to see faster progress in the…
Botswana to construct 750 biogas digesters by 2026
5 July 2024 Botswana plans to construct 750 small-scale biogas digesters nationwide by 2026, aiming to make a substantial contribution…
Techinvention Lifecare engaged by Botswana Vaccine Institute for new state-of-the-art veterinary vaccine facility
2 July 2024 Techinvention Lifecare Private Limited has been appointed as a consultant by Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) to monitor…
Botswana’s Diamond Legacy
1 July 2024 Tourism could be central to the country’s post-mining plans, says Debswana executive. What connects Prince Harry and…
The women behind the world’s most precious diamonds
1 July 2024 Three Botswana women creating De Beers’s magnificent stones speak to Harper’s Bazaar about the beauty below the…
China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study
27 June 2024 Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true…
Conservation scientists use AI to count flamingos
25 June 2024 Counting half a million flamingos using machine learning helps establish the significant conservation importance of the Makgadikgadi…
Botswana Voted Best Safari Country 2024
22 June 2024 Botswana has been voted Africa’s best country for a safari. Coming in second, not far behind Botswana,…
Botswana propelled to world’s top diamonds producer
22 June 2024 Botswana has ascended to the rank of the top diamond producer globally, unseating sanctions-hit Russia. Most of…
With an election 4 months away, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi takes up acting
15 June 2024 Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has put his acting skills to the test in a two-minute short film…
7 Reasons you should choose Botswana for your Safari
5 June 2024 Botswana is one of the most desirable safari destinations in Africa, and in this article we highlight…
Botswana to leverage digital growth on new fibre route
31 May 2024 Authorities in Botswana are poised to leverage on a newly launched low-latency fibre route that runs through…
Botswana, FAO launch plan to increase honey production
28 May 2024 Botswana, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, on Monday launched the…
The Brilliance of Botswana Diamonds
20 May 2024 Discover how the natural diamond industry helped transform the now thriving Southern African country with brilliant Botswana…
Botswana seasons and when to travel
22 May 2024 The dry season in Botswana is from April to October, with the rains falling from November through…
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on agriculture, education and tourism projects
21 May 2024 Seychelles and Botswana will continue collaborations in agriculture, education, and tourism, said the newly accredited High Commissioner of…
Large-Stone Slowdown Dents Lucara Revenue
13 May 2024 Lucara Diamond Corp.’s revenue fell in the first quarter as the quantity of large stones sold into…
Botswana says it will protect its diamond interests as BHP Bids for Anglo American
8 May 2024 Key points Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer, says it’s closely following BHP Billiton’s battle to buy…
Unveiling the serenity of the Okavango Delta
8 May 2024 Botswana’s Okavango Delta is a distinctive inland delta celebrated for its vast and unspoiled landscapes. A natural…
Botswana, Namibia Launch National E-Waste Monitors
3 May 2024 The establishment of a national e-waste monitor marks the initial step towards ensuring an updated baseline to…
Ker & Downey Botswana complete Okuti refurbishment
2 May 2024 Ker & Downey Botswana has completed the full refurbishment of Okuti, accentuating its unique architecture of curved…
China Minmetals completes acquisition of copper mine in Botswana
29 April 2024 MMG Limited, a subsidiary company of the mining giant China Minmetals Corporation, has finalised the acquisition of…