Coal imports to power Mmamabula–Lephalale railway growth
17 April 2025 South Africa plans to import coal from Botswana, and this development will significantly increase demand for the…
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What makes Botswana the ultimate safari destination in March? Discover the best wildlife spots across Africa
2 April 2025 March offers travellers a unique chance to experience Botswana in its low season, making it a great…
Botswana seeks new Eskom power deal as supply crisis deepens
1 April 2025 Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more…
Botswana’s economy is in bad shape, says new administration as it eyes electricity exports to SA
10 December 2024 Botswana’s economy is in bad shape, deputy president and finance minister Ndaba Gaolathe has told its parliament…
Air Botswana launches delayed Durban route
4 December 2024 Air Botswana officially kicked off its Durban to Gaborone route on 1 December, after it was delayed…
Groblersbrug mess not a Martin’s Drift issue – Botswana
12 October 2024 South Africa’s northern supply chain border post with Botswana used to be known more for 4×4 excursions…
South African, Botswana Minister vow to simplify trade
7 October 2024 The governments of South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries…
Botswana mining law proposals pose potential litigation and corruption risks
2 September 2024 Botswana’s recently proposed mining law amendment is a positive step to ensure that citizens of the country…
South Africa’s Sun International enters Botswana
14 August 2024 South Africa Hotel Group Sun International has taken a large stake in Botswana Peermont Global, which operates…
‘Still being finalised’: Airlink stops Cape Town-Gaborone sales
14 August 2024 Airlink has said that sales on the new Cape Town to Gaborone, Botswana route will be stopped…
Botswana bans South African orange imports
10 August 2024 A ban on fresh produce imports from South Africa, implemented by Botswana in 2022, has been extended…
Ireland mandates study visas for South Africa and Botswana
26 July 2024 The Irish government’s announcement that students from South Africa and Botswana must now apply for study visas…
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…
Botswana Continues Strategic Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Enhancement
24 March 2024 The Honourable Eric Mothibi Molale, Minister of Transport and Public Works for Botswana has indicated that the…
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: A brief history
22 September 2023 The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is home to pans, dunes, dry riverbeds, and a diverse variety of wildlife.…
Botswana’s poverty rate ‘is hovering beyond 60 %’ – AfDB
A country that is supposed to be “the Switzerland of Africa” has non-Swiss unemployment poverty rates and is one of…
Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe: Limpopo basin countries pledge to promote sustainable development
22 June 2023 The four countries that share the Limpopo River basin (Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) have pledged…
Botswana struggling to get out of South Africa’s shadow
A recent report by the United Nations (UN) shows how Botswana is struggling step out from South Africa’s shadow as…
Botswana seeks opportunities to integrate into South Africa auto value chain
The Botswana government believes there is an opportunity for the country to participate in the South African automotive sector. “Around 60%…
Botswana to start construction of new rail line linking Mmamabula to South Africa, Zambia
Botswana is advancing the construction of a new railway line that will link Mmamabula coal fields in the centre of…
Zim trade with Botswana grows 126% to US$43,3m
Information gathered from ZimTrade, the country’s export promotion body reveals that Zimbabwe’s trade with neighbouring Botswana has shown steady growth…
Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe unite to save endangered vultures
Organisations within Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe have established a vulture safe zone to help save the endangered species. This…
Botswana Diamonds raising £0.3m to fund exploration work
Botswana Diamonds announced a fundraise of £0.3m on Monday, to fund its ongoing exploration activities in Botswana and South Africa.…