By KELVIN DUBE Talonx Resources has commenced fieldwork at its Kihabe Project in the north-west, with initial soil sampling, mapping and targeted rock-chip sampling focused on the Gossan area. According to the company, the program advances the exploration strategy outlined under the blueprint: ‘Copper and Base-Metal Discovery Potential in Botswana. …

A finite natural resource is being called upon to finance a more enduring economic future. Botswana has secured an initial P1 billion contribution from De Beers Group to seed a fund aimed at building new industries, attracting domestic and international investment and creating jobs that extend the country’s economic prospects …

Turning mineral abundance into competitive industries will require governments across the region to coordinate investment, pool infrastructure and strengthen cross-border supply chains, Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo has said, making the case for regional cooperation to capture greater economic value from the continent’s resources. Kenewendo outlined Botswana’s …

Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) requires more than public awareness. It demands sustained action against harmful social norms, unequal power relations and the culture of silence that allows abuse to persist. This is the focus of a new community campaign launched by Debswana’s Jwaneng Mine and Jwaneng Town Council, placing prevention …

The relationship between diamond production and global retail is central to the natural diamond industry’s long-term value proposition. A recent visit by Signet Jewelers’ Executive Leadership Team to Jwaneng Mine brought these two ends of the value chain into focus, highlighting Botswana’s role in supplying the stones that underpin a …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 7 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, continues the discussion around oil condition – the latest topic is additive depletion. Tell me if this sounds familiar – you glance at your phone and see 12% battery remaining. Not ideal, …

Independent copper and future metals developer, Serval Resources’ has announced results for the company’s retail offer which has raised to £7 million, expected to fund copper exploration in both Namibia and Botswana. According to the company, the fundraising has conditionally raised total gross proceeds of approximately £7 million before expenses, …

An Indian explosives manufacturer has opened a door in Botswana with US$325,000 but what lies behind it is still largely a blank page. Solar Industries India Limited has set up Solar Explochem Proprietary Limited, incorporated on 29 September 2026, as it seeks a stronger foothold in Southern Africa. Solar Industries …

Access to African investment opportunities is expanding through a proposed issuance of Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) linked to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical FZE, offering domestic investors a route to gain exposure to one of the continent’s major energy and industrial ventures. The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) and Access Bank …

Botswana is turning to one of its most celebrated sporting figures to strengthen the global story of its natural diamonds, as De Beers Group and the government extend their partnership with Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo through a three-year programme linked to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Announced on 15 …