Botswana Grapples with Economic Crisis as Diamond Demand Collapses

Botswana is confronting a severe economic crisis, driven by a profound and potentially permanent shift in the global diamond market that threatens the foundation of the nation’s wealth. The situation has forced the government to devalue its...

Mining dominates June domestic exports …as uranium, gold and diamonds remain key contributors

The domestic mining sector continues to drive the national economy, generating N$52.3 billion in revenue and contributing 13.3% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the most recent fiscal year. This marks a milestone in the country’s economic...

Botswana’s lifeline: From desperation to global vaccine leadership

The genesis of BVI Botswana's economy once heavily relied on its cattle, with livestock contributing almost 40% of its GDP and serving as the livelihood for nearly every Motswana. The nation enjoyed robust beef exports to the European Union until...

Mozambique vs Botswana Prediction and Betting Tips | September 8th 2025

Mozambique will host Botswana at the Estadio do Zimpeto on Monday in another round of their CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign. The home side have hit a rough patch in their qualifying campaign in recent games but remain hopeful of...

Mantashe urged investors to prioritise mining exploration

JOHANNESBURG - Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on investors to prioritise mining exploration, as the African continent doubles down on value creation. Mantashe visited the Finestar jewellery and diamond factory...

Steady growth in African logistics market as warehouses hit 83% occupancy

As Africa’s industrial and logistics market sees increased growth, occupancy levels for modern warehouses across the continent have reached an average 83% occupancy rate in 2025, up from 75% last year. This record-breaking occupancy has been...

Tlokweng AFM hosts worship spectacle in Gaborone

The stage is set, vocals fine-tuned, and the heavens are ready to open as the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Tlokweng presents the Blissful Night of Worship, a gospel music extravaganza penciled for Friday 5th September at AFM Block 7 Hall in...

Sefalana unites Botswana in Celebration with “Drive Your Dream Car”

The streets of Gaborone lit up with colour, rhythm and joy on 23rd August 2025 as retail giant Sefalana marked its 50th birthday in grand style with its “Drive Your Dream Car” 2025 Birthday Campaign activations held simultaneously in Gaborone and...

Industry Insights Water Security Volume 4-2025

The Water Security Industry Insights Volume provides an in-depth look at what shapes the future of this precious resource. From bulk supply to groundwater recharge and trends such as the effect of hydrogen production on water supply, this Volume...

IMARC 2025: Global mining leaders and ministers to convene in Sydney

Ministers from five continents - including senior representatives from the governments of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Botswana, Sweden, Uganda, and Timor-Leste - will join their Australian counterparts at the 2025 International Mining and Resources...

FAO launches new projects to transform Botswana's agricultural sector

GABORONE, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday launched eight new projects for Botswana to support the country's vision of transforming its agricultural sector to drive economic growth...

Shoprite Zambia: A Cornerstone of Local Industry and Economic Empowerment‎An appreciation by Rev Walter Mwambazi

‎Shoprite Zambia: A Cornerstone of Local Industry and Economic Empowerment ‎An appreciation by Rev Walter Mwambazi ‎ ‎Let me start off immediately by stating that Shoprite hasn’t paid me a Ngwee for this, or even requested such a write up. I am...

Why once-thriving Botswana is in tears

In a new widely circulated YouTube video, “Miracle to Meltdown: The Sudden Fall of Botswana Explained”, the outspoken but often divisive South African activist and content creator Willem Petzer, the country frequently hailed as Africa’s “shining...

UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa

Africa is entering a new phase in its energy transition journey. The past year has provided the first hard evidence of a continent-wide take-off in solar power generation, says energy think tank Ember. What: An analysis by Ember shows...

What Caused Botswana’s Public Health Emergency?

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: Botswana, a global leader in tackling HIV/AIDS, declares a public health emergency; China reroutes its exports to African nations; and radical left-wing South African politician...

Moody’s sees SA lagging continent with sub-1.5% growth

Ratings agency Moody’s expects SA’s economy to grow by less than 1.5% a year over the next two years, well below the nearly 5% forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa. SA trails most of the continent, with only Botswana and Gabon also expected to expand...

Botswana declares public health emergency

Botswana’s President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency because of a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment. The economy in the world’s top diamond producer by value has been hit by a downturn in the precious stone’s...

SAA Expands Regional Network with Gaborone Route

South African Airways will launch twice-daily flights between Johannesburg and Gaborone beginning November 4, expanding the airline’s regional footprint as it continues rebuilding operations across southern Africa. The new Botswana service will...

Botswana lures Japanese investment

Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, who is also the Minister of Finance, is currently in Tokyo, where he sold the country’s ambitions to the Asian economic power. In an endeavour to navigate the country from reliance on diamonds, Botswana has invited...

Zimbabwe’s democracy crisis persists as we remain stuck at the bottom of global rankings

Tendai Ruben Mbofana The Global State of Democracy 2025 report has once again delivered an uncomfortable truth for Zimbabwe: our country remains firmly among the lowest-ranked in the world, with dismal scores across Representation, Rights, Rule of...