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Beyond Safaris: Botswana Turns to Its Cities
Botswana just launched the City Tourism Initiative in Gaborone in a bold move to transform its capital city and other towns in Africa’s longest uninterrupted democracy into vibrant destinations that complement the country’s famed wilderness...
Owner: Olsen Family
Botswana sets up Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Fund is designed to provide long-term economic stability, create jobs, and ensure that wealth from the nation’s resources continues to benefit generations to come. During a press briefing earlier today, the Fund’s inaugural chairperson, Farouk...
Owner: Seyed Jamali
B.C. drawing billions as Indo-Pacific ramps up minerals trade
Photo: Daisy Xiong, BIV. Constantine Karayannopoulos, former chairman and CEO of Neo Performance Materials Inc.; Vina Nadjibulla, vice-president of research and strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; and Pascale Massot, associate...
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'Botswana’s solar wealth still untapped'
This was the central theme at the Absa Green Energy Roundtable last Thursday, where experts, policymakers and financiers reflected on the gap between potential and actual capacity. Speaking at the forum, Absa Bank Botswana Managing Director,...
Owner: Seyed Jamali
Jared Jewelers Leans Into Natural Diamonds With Documentary Film And New Collection
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Antonia Gentry is the face of Jared Jewelers natural diamond campaign. Courtesy of Jared Jewelers Jared Jewelers, the accessible luxury brand in the Signet Jewelers portfolio, is taking a multi-pronged approach to its diamond engagement and...
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BOTSWANA URGED TO SELL OFF ITS DE BEERS STAKE
Article By: Gilbert Manenye Investment professional and economic consultant Mphoeng Mphoeng has urged Botswana to think twice before buying a bigger stake in De Beers and instead consider following Anglo American in cutting its stake in the...
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UN expert calls for stronger protections for Indigenous Peoples in Botswana
OHCHR GABORONE – Botswana must urgently address the continuing marginalisation of Indigenous Peoples, including the lack of constitutional recognition, forced relocation from ancestral lands and barriers to accessing justice, education and basic...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Leviathan Gold to acquire Cura Botswana copper and uranium assets
Leviathan Gold has announced an amalgamation agreement with Cura Botswana (Cura) and its subsidiary, 1555801 B.C. (Subco), to acquire a 100% interest in the Kalahari copper and uranium exploration portfolios in Botswana. Following a previously...
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ZAMBIA, BOTSWANA SET TO SIGN MOU ON JOINT POWER GENERATION !
The governments of Zambia and Botswana have concluded discussions on a long-awaited Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for joint power generation and cross-border electricity trading. The development follows commitments under...
Owner: Non-transparent
De Beers and Botswana were made for each other
When Mr Al Cook, chief executive of De Beers, promised earlier in 2025 “an intense period of engagement” with Botswana to ensure a smooth sale of the diamond mining and sales company, he sounded sincere. De Beers has known all about the financial...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
Zambia and Botswana Seal Energy Partnership to Boost Regional Power Security
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Zambia and Botswana are set to sign a long-awaited Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will drive joint power generation and cross-border electricity trading, marking a major step toward strengthening Southern Africa’s energy security. The...
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Kitwe,Zambia, Botswana seal power trade deal
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU ZAMBIA and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will unlock cross-border electricity trade and strengthen regional energy cooperation. The agreement, signed yesterday in Lusaka at the 2025 Energy Forum...
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Growth expected in agriculture, despite significant headwinds
Since 2024, the World Uncertainty Index has surged amid ongoing geopolitical issues and shifting trade policies, driving higher costs, slower growth, exchange rate volatility, and tougher global coordination. Despite these headwinds, there are...
Owner: Terry Moolman & Noel Coburn
Man City injury latest as Blues get huge boost but four set to miss Napoli and Arsenal showdowns
Manchester City injury news ahead of the Champions League tie with Napoli on Thursday night. Pep Guardiola's side then take on Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon Manchester City have been handed a significant injury boost with the sight...
Owner: Reach PLC
African iGaming Alliance champions industry collaboration, calls for end to fragmented regulations
New head of the African iGaming Alliance trade body Peter Kesitilwe flags high banking fees, regulatory fragmentation and a lack of collaboration between operators as bottlenecks for the burgeoning African market. Peter Kesitilwe, former head of...
Owner: Stephen A. Schwarzman
JCHX Buys Sandvik Fleet for Botswana Copper
Above, a TH663i similar to those bought by JCHX. (Photo: Sandvik) JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., a Chinese mining contractor, selected Sandvik Mining to supply a 32-unit underground equipment fleet for MMG’s Khoemacau copper mine (KCM) in...
Owner: Steve Fiscor
Botswana, China kick off 50th anniversary celebrations
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Fan Yong, pointed out the deepening relationship between the two nations, emphasising that the bond has grown steadily over the years, and continues to flourish. “Some Chinese nationals live and work here, while...
Owner: Seyed Jamali
‘In Europe, lawyers rule, in China, engineers rule’ – While Germany plays politics, the country is fast becoming irrelevant, writes Welt columnist
“While Germany debates whether Markus Söder eats too much sausage or whether the AfD should be banned, more ambitious nations are overtaking us,” writes Fatina Keilani for Die Welt, citing the reason behind this that Europe is ruled by lawyers...
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Stats confirm food import substitution emergency
The pace of food imports comes as the country’s foreign reserves decline due to the prolonged diamond downturn. The Bank of Botswana has said retail, including food, is amongst the biggest consumers of foreign currency in the country, together...
Owner: Seyed Jamali