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Arkle awarded new Botswana prospecting licence
ShareCast
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The AIM-traded explorer said the new licence, PL 0238/2025, covers 775 square kilometres and lies adjacent to its two existing licences, which span 837 square kilometres. It said it was focused on exploring for lithium in brines, a resource...
Agricultural output remains low as imports hit 100m …reduced harvest, poor marketing cited
New Era
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Namibia’s agricultural overall output remains low, as the country imported cereal grains worth about N$100 million during the first quarter of this year. This marks an increase of 66.3% when compared to the N$587.3 million recorded in the...
Mining production slumps in Q1 2025
Sunday Standard
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July 7, 2025
Botswana’s mining sector hit a rough patch in the first quarter of 2025, dragged down by a steep decline in diamond output and sharp drops in industrial minerals, despite a robust performance from coal. According to Statistics Botswana, the Index...
Ukraine is working to expand cooperation with African countries in agriculture, education, digitalization, and IT
The Odessa Journal
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Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Brusylo held an online meeting with heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Mozambique, Botswana, and Mauritania. Representatives...
SA’s agricultural exports reach US$3,36 billion
George Herald
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July 9, 2025
The Minister said biosecurity is no longer a technical matter, but an economic and national imperative. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Photo: Facebook AGRICULTURE NEWS - For the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s agricultural exports...
Insurance industry urged to tap into Uganda’s growing pension sector
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance companies in Uganda have been encouraged to design retirement-focused products to take advantage of opportunities in the fast-growing pension sector. Speaking at the inaugural Thought Leaders Forum on...
NFA mum on Botswana Hosting Costs
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Football Association (NFA) says the NFA will not reveal how much it will pay Botswana to host Namibia’s international home matches. When approached by the Windhoek Observer, NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie...
Mahama Points to Botswana Model for Ghana’s Mineral Sovereignty
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
President John Mahama has reinforced demands for Ghanaian control over gold mining, citing Botswana’s diamond industry as a blueprint during a Gold Board task force inauguration. He declared foreign exploitation “must end,” advocating for local...
Canadian mining magnate seeks U.S. projects as Trump deregulates
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Frank Giustra: 'I love gold. I love copper. I love silver. I love uranium' Author of the article: Bloomberg News James Attwood Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 40 minutes ago • 2 minute read Frank Giustra is exploring...
Warriors make Botswana home base
New Era
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The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was...
Botswana President Boko pledges to support Malawi’s mining sector
Maravi Express
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July 6, 2025
* Word has been spoken today affirming that which has been spoken before, examples have been enacted * It is now time for transformative action that speaks to the growth of our economies, to the rise of the continent and to the transformation of...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors to Host World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana
Informante
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July 7, 2025
Maria David THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a significant partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), which will see the Brave Warriors play all their home matches in Francistown, Botswana, with immediate effect....
Is consolidation in the cement industry justifiable? A closer look at the Swenk // Whale Rock Cement merger
Windhoek Observer
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Johannes Shangadi On 5 June 2025, the Namibian Competition Commission convened a public conference under Section 46 of the Competition Act in relation to the proposed acquisition of Swenk’s shareholding in Ohorongo Cement by Whale Rock Cement, the...
Zimbabweans shine at Southern Africa engineering awards
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 7, 2025
Top engineering minds from across the Southern African region were celebrated for their excellence and leadership at the Southern Africa Federation of Engineering Organisations (Safeo) General Assembly and Awards Ceremony held from July 4 to 5 at...
Positioning Botswana for a Digital Transport Future
Botswana Gazette
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July 7, 2025
Botswana can easily become the Airbnb of transport hubs, orchestrating regional mobility digitally rather than building it physically. This is because transport power is no longer geographic but digital, writes DOUGLAS RASBASH* Botswana has long...
Africa Needs One Vision—Botswana President Duma Boko Tells Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 7, 2025
President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has called for a united and focused vision for Africa’s development, urging African nations to think deeper and act with purpose to realise the continent’s full potential. Boko and Speaker of Parliament,...
Création Botswana in final chapter celebrating fashion, creativity
MMEGI
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July 7, 2025
Launched in September 2023, Création Botswana is a pioneering fashion entrepreneurship program designed to empower and elevate Botswana's creative industry. In an interview with Arts&Culture, the project manager Nature of the entity, Inger...
Angolan Diamond Leaders Endiama and Sodiam Join the Natural Diamond Council. De Beers Group Commits Additional Investment to Jointly Promote the Natural Diamond Industry.
The Slovenia Times
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July 7, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2025 - Angola's two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural...
New trade agreement with China sparks optimism in Botswana beef industry
China Daily
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Beef exporters in Botswana have warmly welcomed a new trade agreement granting access for the country's premium beef to the Chinese market — seen as a major boost to one of Botswana's pillar industries. Boniface Monnawapula, a board member of the...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons turn attention to Botswana after mauling Tunisia in 2024 WAFCON opener
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 6, 2025
A fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala steered the Super Falcons to a comfortable 3-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts as the nine-time champions got their challenge for a 10th continental title...