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…
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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.…