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…
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Botswana’s comprehensive copper cobalt lithium development strategy
20 February 2026 Mining sector analysts increasingly recognise the transformative potential of battery metals across global supply chains. While lithium demand…
Botswana grants new copper license to reduce reliance on diamonds
16 December 2025 Diamonds remain a pillar of Botswana’s economy. However, the global diamond market crisis has weakened this advantage…
Botswana unveils investment projects to drive economic diversification
9 October 2025 Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Wednesday unveiled the “Investor Deal Book,” an investment portfolio aimed at accelerating…
Botswana launches new wealth fund to drive diversification and create jobs
11 September 2025 Botswana has set up a new sovereign wealth fund to drive economic diversification, create jobs and manage…
Botswana backs local startups to diversify economy
8 July 2025 • Botswana has picked 31 startups from 1,300 applicants for intensive training.• Youth unemployment is at 45.5%, driving…
Botswana Secures $200 Million OPEC Fund Loan to Support Fiscal Reform
3 July 2025 Botswana has secured a US$200 million (approximately P2.7 billion) policy-based loan from the OPEC Fund for International…
Botswana’s strategy to stimulate post-pandemic growth
On the back of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Botswana is seeking to accelerate economic transformation plans, with a…