GABORONE—Botswana’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a robust set of tax proposals for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, signalling a pivot toward more aggressive domestic revenue mobilisation. Faced with a persistent budget deficit estimated at 8.9% of GDP and a volatile diamond market, Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe is seeking to raise …

After years of cautious adoption, mining electrification is entering a decisive acceleration phase and ABB believes the industry has crossed a critical maturity threshold. With validated deployments and significantly reduced risk, the company expects electrified ore handling to grow exponentially over the next five years far more aggressively than in …

Bad Bunny’s half-time performance at Super Bowl LX wasn’t just a showstopper, it was a stage for Botswana’s diamonds. The artist wore a marquise-cut Desert diamond in honey tones, set in yellow gold, highlighting stones sourced from one of the world’s premier diamond producers. Designer Marvin Douglas explained, “I wanted …

Angola has made a game-changing move in global mining with the discovery and accelerated development of niobium and fluorite, two critical minerals essential to the future of clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and high-performance infrastructure. Niobium is a strategic mineral used to strengthen steel, reduce emissions in construction, and enable next-generation …

CAPE TOWN—Africa’s critical minerals are increasingly viewed as a strategic hedge against global geopolitical volatility. At the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba, industry leaders highlighted that the continent is uniquely positioned to benefit from a shift toward a new resource-driven world order. Despite rising nationalism and shifting trade barriers, …

The government of Botswana used its debut Country Showcase at African Mining Indaba to send a clear message that the next chapter of its mining story will be defined by value addition, diversification and strategic partnerships. From diamonds to copper and critical minerals, the country is repositioning itself not just …

The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) will take on a pivotal role in Botswana’s Country Showcase at Mining Indaba 2026, positioning geoscience, data integrity and value-chain planning at the centre of discussions shaping the country’s next phase of mining growth. BGI Chief Executive Officer Olefile Cisco Mashabila will represent the Institute …

Namibia has officially joined a growing African alliance to defend and reposition natural diamonds on the global stage, throwing its weight behind a bold continental strategy to future-proof the industry. At Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Namibia signed the Luanda Accord, aligning with Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic …

In the face of tariffs, immigration curbs, reduced development funding and growing nationalism, conventional wisdom suggests Africa faces strong geopolitical headwinds. However, the apparent disorder may have a significant upside for the continent. This emerged from a passionate debate on the main stage on Day 2 of Investing in African …

The De Beers Group has opened its most ambitious and expressive boutique yet, transforming 12 Rue de la Paix into a destination where diamond excellence, heritage, and storytelling converge. Set within a historic Hausmannian building that once housed the studio of royal milliner Madame Vitrot in the 1860s, the address …