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How Africa Can Turn Fragmented Mineral Belts into Coherent Regional Value Chains

In 2023, a mine operating along the Central African Copperbelt moved its first test consignment through the Lobito Corridor, using the refurbished rail spine...

Botswana and Ghana Show How Africa’s Mining Agenda Is Moving Inward

It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals essential to the energy transition...

What Gold and Copper Tell Us About the New Logic of Mining Investment in Africa

When gold broke through the US$4,000 mark in October last year to reach new record highs, the market saw it as investors seeking a...

BERA Clarifies BPC Tariff Application

The public is advised that the notice issued by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) on the 17th of December 2025 is a tariff...

Of Broken Promises And Fake Contracts: Batswana Are On Their Own!

During the 2024 General Elections the current ruling party won the General Elections on the background of clear pledges and promises. Despite our argument...

USA Visa Bond Requirement For Botswana: What Went Wrong?

1. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) notes with concern the United States of America’s (USA) decision to place Botswana on a list of countries...

An Open Letter to Music Promoters

Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) has observed with keen interest and appreciation the developments of Music promotion and entrepreneurship this ongoing 2025 festive season. BOMU...

How to safeguard against the next digital fraud wave in festive season

As the festive season draws near, fraudsters are sharpening their tactics, ready to prey on unsuspecting victims. Across the country, customers are increasingly anxious...

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer – Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited (BSWFL)

The BSWFL is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Moemedi Malindah as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. Mr. Malindah brings over 23...

U.S. Government Donates Essential Medical Supplies to the Ministry of Health 

The U.S. Chargé d'Affairs to Botswana, Christopher Gunning, officially handed  over essential medical supplies valued at approximately BWP 398,390 (USD $30,000) to the Government of...
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How Africa Can Turn Fragmented Mineral Belts into Coherent Regional Value Chains

In 2023, a mine operating along the Central African Copperbelt moved its first test...

Botswana and Ghana Show How Africa’s Mining Agenda Is Moving Inward

It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s...

What Gold and Copper Tell Us About the New Logic of Mining Investment in Africa

When gold broke through the US$4,000 mark in October last year to reach new...

BERA Clarifies BPC Tariff Application

The public is advised that the notice issued by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority...

Of Broken Promises And Fake Contracts: Batswana Are On Their Own!

During the 2024 General Elections the current ruling party won the General Elections on...

USA Visa Bond Requirement For Botswana: What Went Wrong?

1. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) notes with concern the United States of America’s...

An Open Letter to Music Promoters

Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) has observed with keen interest and appreciation the developments of...

How to safeguard against the next digital fraud wave in festive season

As the festive season draws near, fraudsters are sharpening their tactics, ready to prey...

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer – Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited (BSWFL)

The BSWFL is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Moemedi Malindah as Chief...

U.S. Government Donates Essential Medical Supplies to the Ministry of Health 

The U.S. Chargé d'Affairs to Botswana, Christopher Gunning, officially handed  over essential medical supplies...

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