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Nova Africa Resources has taken a pivotal step toward breathing new life into Botswana’s only gold mine by signing an agreement to acquire the assets of the long-defunct Mupane Gold Mine. This milestone follows an extended liquidation process and signals a renewed sense of optimism within the country’s gold mining sector. Still, the deal hinges on securing regulatory approvals and the successful transfer of mining licenses and permits. The Sale of Assets Agreement was recently...
Australian exploration company Blaze Minerals has identified a significant copper-lead-zinc mineralized zone at its Krokodil Prospect within Botswana’s Dinokwe Project, bolstering the country’s rising profile as a base metals exploration destination. The discovery comes after geological mapping, trenching, and rock-chip sampling confirmed mineralization linked to a major fault structure in the Limpopo Mobile Belt. The company reported a copper-in-soil anomaly extending roughly one kilometer long and 100 meters wide, with soil samples registering copper concentrations...
An international gemology venture has unraveled amid allegations of counterfeit Congolese diamonds, missing auction funds, and a high-stakes legal battle playing out in Botswana’s High Court.
Botswana’s ambition to cement its place in the digital age has hit a jarring roadblock. What was supposed to be a cornerstone project for the country’s digital transformation, a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system funded with a hefty P423 million, has unravelled into a story of mismanagement, secrecy, and stalled progress. The collapse of this multi-million pula initiative, which promised to secure digital identities and enable encrypted government services, has left the nation grappling with...
Vantage Metals has launched an ambitious diamond drilling program at its wholly owned Kalahari Copper Project in northwestern Botswana, aiming to unlock the region’s copper potential. The campaign will entail between 5,000 and 10,000 meters of drilling targeted at high-priority sediment-hosted copper deposits, reflecting growing global interest in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. The Australian-listed explorer has dispatched a drilling rig to commence operations in the northeastern section of its license area. Activities are projected to...
The global diamond industry is on the cusp of a major shift as Anglo American prepares to sell its majority stake in De Beers, the world’s most iconic diamond company. This proposed sale marks one of the most significant transactions in the history of the diamond trade, with far-reaching implications not just for the company itself but for the entire market. At the heart of this unfolding drama is Botswana, a nation whose economic fortunes...
The Botswana government has dismissed demands for an independent audit of the disputed 2019 General Elections, quelling fresh calls for an inquiry into allegations of electoral fraud and rigging. Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, addressed Parliament, affirming that the administration will focus on economic transformation, job creation, and electoral reforms rather than revisiting past election controversies. This stance persists despite persistent accusations from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) that the...
President Advocate Duma Boko has disclosed that his administration has spent about P3.7 billion settling unpaid government invoices inherited from previous administrations, warning that these accumulated debts have slowed progress on delivering promised economic reforms. Boko said some of the outstanding bills date back to 2018, emphasizing that the government’s initial efforts have focused on stabilizing public finances before accelerating development programs. Addressing delegates at the Botswana National Front (BNF) National Conference in Jwaneng over...
Botswana’s worsening medicine shortage has sparked a heated parliamentary showdown, with Lobatse Member of Parliament Kamal Jacobs demanding accountability from health officials over persistent drug stock-outs in public facilities. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing turned confrontational as Jacobs questioned the leadership of Acting Central Medical Stores (CMS) Director Dr. Bene Paramadhas, blaming administrative failures for putting patients’ lives at risk. The Ministry of Health, however, defended the appointment of Dr. Paramadhas and maintained that...
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) has launched an ambitious plan to import 1,000 high-yield dairy cattle from Brazil, starting with the arrival of 200 pregnant Girolando cows destined for Milk Valley Farm. This project aims to boost local milk production, cut Botswana’s dependence on imported dairy products, and strengthen food security. BDC sees this phased importation as a major investment to transform the country’s dairy industry, though its long-term success will hinge on effective execution, cost...
