Botswana stands on the brink of a quiet energy revolution, one that could reshape rural life for its remote farming communities and transform its agricultural landscape. Botswana Oil, the country’s national oil company, is spearheading this effort with a bold vision: to bring reliable, affordable energy access directly to the farms and villages often left at the margins of infrastructure development. At the 2025 Gantsi Show, under the banner “Sowing Seeds of Innovation for Agricultural...

Partnering with some insurance companies to introduce the service “You don’t pay for electricity when the lights are off — so why should you pay full price for auto insurance when your vehicle sits idle in the garage or parking lot? Time once spent in traffic is now spent on video calls and virtual meetings.” In a world increasingly defined by flexibility and digital connectivity, our daily routines—and the way we use our vehicles—are undergoing...

In a landmark moment for regional innovation, Botswana’s homegrown drone solutions provider, Drones for Africa, has officially entered the Namibian market through a strategic partnership with Schoemans—advancing digital transformation and operational efficiency across borders. The partnership aims to combine the technical prowess of Drones for Africa in unmanned aerial systems with Schoemans’ legacy in delivering high-quality automation and ICT infrastructure. The announcement was made during the celebration of Schoemans’ 65th anniversary, held in Windhoek, marking...