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Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The capital is Gaborone. The country has a population of about 2.6 million and is classified as an upper-middle-income economy. Botswana's economy has historically been driven by diamond mining, which accounts for a substantial share of export earnings and government revenue, making it one of the world's leading producers by value. The country is also developing its tourism sector, particularly wildlife tourism centred on the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, and has a significant beef export industry. The currency is the pula. Botswana operates as a parliamentary republic and is noted for its political stability, low levels of corruption and sound macroeconomic management since independence in 1966. The government has prioritised economic diversification to reduce dependence on diamonds, with efforts focused on financial services, technology and manufacturing. Botswana is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union and the Southern African Customs Union. The country has maintained strong diplomatic and trade relations within the region and has positioned itself as a hub for investment in southern Africa. Botswana's prudent fiscal policies and substantial foreign-exchange reserves have supported resilience during commodity price fluctuations.

Botswana News


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Moody's cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy
28th September 2026 By: Reuters

Ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded Botswana's domestic- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings to "Baa2" from "Baa1", citing an expected deterioration in the country's public... 


Blue diamond
Belgian gem trader HB downsizes Botswana operations after failed supply deal
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Belgian gem trader HB Antwerp is scaling back its Botswana operations after failing to secure rough diamond supplies from State-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), a senior company official told... 


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De Beers publishes 2025 sustainability report
23rd September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner De Beers Group’s 2025 Sustainability Report has outlined progress in its ‘Building Forever’ sustainability framework, with advances in livelihoods, nature conservation, climate action... 


Diamond sorting in Botswana
Botswana sharply reduces budget deficit forecast on revenue boost from central bank
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana now expects a much smaller budget deficit this fiscal year thanks to higher-than-expected revenue from the central bank and measures to contain spending, Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe... 


Copper mineralisation
Galileo expects sale of Botswana copper licences to be finalised by Sept 30
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed copper and battery metals developer Galileo Resources has confirmed that all conditions precedent to the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Virgo Business Solutions to ASX-listed... 


The above image depicts a plane in the process of an aeromagnetic survey
Botswana advances critical mineral, power diversification
18th September 2026 By: Lynne Davies

While mining industry employers association Botswana Chamber of Mines CEO Charles Siwawa believes Botswana’s diamond mining sector will re-emerge sometime in the future, he says it is important for... 


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Local circulating fluidised bed adoption lags international trends
18th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Power plants using circulating fluidised bed (CFB) technology have not gained momentum in South Africa’s power generation landscape, despite experiencing increased uptake internationally and... 


The above image depicts a map with the location of Botswana's Minerals' northern Botswana licenses within the wider regional copper corridor
AI platform proves crucial for Botswana exploration
18th September 2026 By: Lynne Davies

Following the analysis of historical geological data at its first two northern exploration licences in the Ngamiland district, Botswana, explorer and developer Botswana Minerals has used its... 


Serval CEO Robin Birchall
Serval progresses work programme in Botswana
17th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Serval Resources has provided an update on the work programme currently under way on two of its key prospects in the Kalahari Copper Belt, in Botswana. The work programme comprises a... 


Redpath Africa Limited expands its underground mining proposition
Redpath Africa Limited expands its underground mining proposition
17th September 2026

Mention Redpath Africa Limited to many people in the mining industry and raiseboring is likely to be one of the first things that comes to mind. It is a capability the company has built a strong... 


Kemcore founder and chief commercial officer Calisto Radithipa
Botswana's mining chemicals plant gets key environmental nod
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

Mining chemicals importer Kemcore has been granted environmental clearance for a manufacturing plant in Botswana, paving the way for it to secure financing to build a facility to supply copper and... 


Zutari reinforces engineering excellence at 2026 SAICE National Awards
Zutari reinforces engineering excellence at 2026 SAICE National Awards
11th September 2026

Major wins at the 2026 SAICE National Awards, held at the NH Hotel in Sandton on 3 September, have continued Zutari’s strong run of industry recognition. The consulting engineering firm was... 


Tourism Month 2026: The continent is becoming South Africa's most important guest
9th September 2026

Just under a million international tourists arrived in South Africa in July. The precise figure, 991 696, sits 12% above the same month last year and lifts the 2026 running total to 6 576 169,... 


Sandvik Mining VP and MD Southern Africa Imraan Amod spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Sandvik Mining advances mining through technology and local expertise
7th September 2026

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Its offering spans rock drilling,... 


Serval Resources CEO Robin Birchall
Serval confirms renewal of exploration licences in Botswana
4th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has confirmed that all exploration licences within its Botswana portfolio have now been renewed. The latest renewals include PL 061/2021, PL... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
Botswana Minerals’ AI programme shifts to identify drill sites
4th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Botswana Minerals says that while its AI-assisted exploration programme across its north-west (Ngamiland) Botswana licences continues to identify significant opportunities, it is moving... 


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Karowe diamond mine underground project, Botswana – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Karowe underground project remained on schedule for full-scale production in the first half of 2028. 


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Epiroc secures order for Botswana copper mine
1st September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and infrastructure industries productivity and sustainability company Epiroc has won a large order from global mining company MMG for underground equipment for a major copper mine in... 


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South Africa’s small-scale, junior diamond sector faced with many headwinds
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has long been a significant force in the global diamond industry; however, it has faced regulatory and logistics headwinds which are placing pressure especially on the small and junior... 


Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 


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