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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


A generic image of the Kalahari Copper Belt
Galileo to sell Botswana copper licences, shifts focus to Zambia, Zimbabwe projects
17th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Copper and battery metals mining and exploration company Galileo Resources has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Virgo Business Solutions to ASX-listed Sandfire... 


De Beers CEO Al Cook
De Beers CEO sees sale of diamond firm in 'weeks not months'
17th June 2026 By: Reuters

A sale of De Beers, Anglo American's diamond unit, has never been closer, its CEO said on Tuesday, adding that a deal could come within weeks. Anglo put De Beers - one of the world's leading... 


Pangolin Logistics upgrades fleet with ten new DAF trucks
15th June 2026

As part of its fleet replacement programme, Pangolin Logistics has taken delivery of ten new DAF trucks from Babcock. The new fleet – comprising five XF 480 and five XF 530 units – has been... 


Condra to take crane support online with remote diagnostics
12th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has expanded its maintenance programme to include hands-on training for customers’ service personnel, with further plans to introduce remote diagnostics for... 


Absa Corporate and Investment Banking head of resources and energy coverage Shirley Webber
Copper deficit could unlock smaller African deposits
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

A widening copper supply deficit could eventually force the development of smaller deposits that would previously have been considered uneconomic, said Absa Corporate and Investment Banking head of... 


Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer
Aterian subsidiary enters supply agreement with Rwanda tin, tantalum, tungsten producer
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Aterian’s subsidiary Eastinco has entered into a long-term supply agreement with an established Rwanda-based tin, tantalum and tungsten (3T) producer and exporter to support the... 


African Power Utilities Join AEW 2026 as Grid Expansion and Electrification Take Center Stage
African Power Utilities Join AEW 2026 as Grid Expansion and Electrification Take Center Stage
5th June 2026

As the continent intensifies efforts to close the energy access gap, modernize power infrastructure and drive economic development, power utility companies from South Africa, Zambia and Uganda will... 


How ACTOM NECRT solutions are powering South Africa’s renewable energy expansion
How ACTOM NECRT solutions are powering South Africa’s renewable energy expansion
5th June 2026

As South Africa accelerates its transition to cleaner energy, the reliability and performance of grid‑connection equipment have become central to the success of large‑scale renewable projects.... 


Botswana Minerals appoints nonexecutive director
Botswana Minerals appoints nonexecutive director
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has appointed David Cockbill to the board as nonexecutive director. In a statement to shareholders, Botswana Minerals says Cockbill is an experienced corporate... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
AI spots Botswana copper targets
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and Botswana Shttps://preditor.creamermedia.co.za/article.view.php?a_id=721951&ct_id=1&op=edit#tock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that... 


Transforming impact: How Afrika Tikkun and Project Portfolio Office are advancing strategy execution
Transforming impact: How Afrika Tikkun and Project Portfolio Office are advancing strategy execution
1st June 2026

Afrika Tikkun, a leading South African non-profit organisation dedicated to holistic youth development, has significantly strengthened its strategy execution capability through a tactical... 


Dr Akinwumi Adesina
Former AfDB president Adesina appointed Diamonds for Development Fund chairperson
29th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Botswana government and De Beers have announced the appointment of former African Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina as chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund – a... 


Image of an employee gathering a rescue pack before entering an underground mine
Lowest safety incident rate in 135 years
29th May 2026

De Beers has achieved a record safety performance, reporting a total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of 1.0 in 2025 across its global operations. The milestone marks the lowest safety... 


Department lays the groundwork for South Africa’s future water security
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to advance national bulk water and national resource projects across South Africa. During her Budget Vote speech this month, Water and... 


Giyani's demo plant in Johannesburg
Giyani announces positive DFS results for Botswana manganese project
28th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals has reported positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) results for its 100%-owned K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana. Giyani notes that highlights from... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


A drill rig used for exploration
Arc agrees settlement as a final resolution to Zambia legal disputes
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed exploration company Arc Minerals, which is focused on discovering and developing Tier 1 copper deposits in Africa, has executed a comprehensive settlement agreement with various... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region
25th May 2026

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


An image of Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Maximilian Butek
German investors remain cautiously optimistic amid challenging landscape
22nd May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

German companies have remained committed to developing a strong South African footprint, despite various structural challenges, and overall investor sentiment among German companies remains... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
AI-assisted exploration analysis identifies copper targets in Botswana
21st May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that an AI-assisted exploration study across two of its eight northern Botswana... 


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