Mines Minister Lefoko Moagi informed parliament that the weakened diamond market has also affected HB Antwerp’s valuation, providing Botswana with an opportunity to adjust the terms of its investment
Botswana seeks larger stake in HB Antwerp amid diamond market slump Read More »
In a bid to boost local participation in the mining industry, Botswana is enforcing a new law requiring mining companies to offer 24% stake to locals.
Botswana enacts new law for 24% local stake in mines Read More »
This has widened the budget deficit and led the IMF to urge Botswana to slow down infrastructure projects.
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Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, in meeting with his Namibian counterpart Nangolo Mbumba emphasizes need for immediate action to address any project constraints
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Botswana is the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia and is leading calls for the G7 traceability initiative to be revised.
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Botswana’s Foreign Minister rejected the UK’s request to host illegal migrants deported from Britain, citing its own immigration challenges.
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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo anticipates African sprinters will dominate the 2024 track season, culminating in the Paris Olympics.
Botswana sprinter predicts African domination in Olympics Read More »
In March, Botswana’s wildlife minister threatened to send 10,000 elephants to Hyde Park in London so the UK could “have a taste of living alongside them”.
Why is Botswana threatening to send elephants to Germany? Read More »
Botswana’s elephant population is booming, and the president has a controversial solution: send 20,000 to Germany!
Botswana’s ‘gift’ to Germany: 20,000 elephants Read More »
Botswana’s decision to extend and expand its fresh produce import restrictions has drawn mixed reactions.
Botswana aims to protect local farmers with extended produce import curbs Read More »
