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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 Updates


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... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC delivers 67% Ebitda increase as turnaround strategy progresses
8th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed cement producer PPC says it has delivered a second consecutive year of strong turnaround-driven performance for the 12 months ended March 31, with a step-change in results across all key... 


Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
5th June 2026

Smart Hands Africa today announced its appointment as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure... 


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


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... 


Thabo Mbeki’s broken African dream
5th June 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

When former South African President Thabo Mbeki spoke at a recent event marking the sixty-third anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – which morphed into the... 


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... 


DBSA chief economist Zeph Nhleko
Opinion: Defining the low investment, low economic growth challenge in South Africa
29th May 2026

In this article by Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) chief economist and group executive Zeph Nhleko, he highlights infrastructure investment as the central lever to break South Africa’s... 


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... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South African central bank raises key rate by 25 basis points
28th May 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 7% on Thursday, saying the decision was aimed at managing risks and ensuring that inflation returns to target. The... 


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 aeroplane flying overhead
ATNS, Botswana counterpart form air traffic training, tech partnership
22nd May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) have signed an agreement to expand joint training, deepen technological... 


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