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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


Tourism Month 2026: The continent is becoming South Africa's most important guest
Updated 2 hours 22 minutes ago

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... 


Image of Karowe diamond mine
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%... 


Partnerships in practice help mines to perform better
Partnerships in practice help mines to perform better
27th August 2026

In a relatively short space of time global supply giant Tega Industries has grown to become a household name in the supply of minerals processing and beneficiation consumables, while Its expansion... 


Trinity Metals CFO Jaco Maritz
Trinity Metals appoints new CFO
25th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rwanda-based tin, tungsten and tantalum miner Trinity Metals has appointed Jaco Maritz CFO, with effect from September 1. Maritz has over 25 years of international experience in the mining sector,... 


The Gamsberg project
Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals
24th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 


A block with uranium on the periodic table
France's Orano expands uranium search in Botswana
24th August 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana has granted three new uranium prospecting licences to Orano Mining, adding to the 15 licences already held by the French state-owned company, as the southern African country seeks to... 


Standard Bank and UnionPay Unlock Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for Merchants Across Nine African Markets
Standard Bank and UnionPay Unlock Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for Merchants Across Nine African Markets
19th August 2026

Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI) have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets, enabling participating merchants to accept secure online payments from... 


Arc Minerals selects drilling contractor for Botswana project
Arc Minerals selects drilling contractor for Botswana project
17th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed exploration company Arc Minerals has selected an experienced drilling contractor for the imminent exploration diamond drilling programme at its PL135/2017 licence, which forms part of... 


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K.Hill manganese project, Botswana
14th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Giyani Metals Corp proposes a mine-to-market development, which will produce high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) and high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) for the electric-vehicle and... 


Seven-year solar deal to power Botswana mine
14th August 2026

Provider of flexible solar solutions Release, owned by renewable energy solutions company Scatec, and Climate Fund Managers through its EU-supported Climate Investor One Fund, on February 12 signed... 


A Toro LH517i loader
Sandvik to supply underground mining fleet, financing to Lucara’s Karowe project
13th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Multinational engineering company Sandvik has received orders from Lucara Botswana, a subsidiary of TSX-listed Lucara Diamond Corp, to supply a 15-unit fleet of underground drills and loaders,... 


An image of the Karowe mine
Lucara’s revenue falls on lower carat sales, UGP progresses with some delays
11th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp’s revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased by 6% year-on-year to $41-million, largely owing to lower carat sales through tender and a lower average... 


Designing for delivery: Why execution strategy can make or break a remote mining project
7th August 2026

By: Mike Snell, Director Projects – WA & Africa, Ausenco In mining project delivery, few decisions can have a bigger impact on cost, schedule and risk than the execution strategies chosen early in... 


Debswana partners with Local Government to Boost Food Security in Khwee Village
Debswana partners with Local Government to Boost Food Security in Khwee Village
7th August 2026

Khwee, Botswana - Debswana Diamond Company, in partnership with the Boteti District Council, has officially handed over the Khwee Community Ranch, a project aimed at strengthening food security,... 


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