By Thuso Tseetse, Head of Natural Resources, Botswana and Reindolf Ofosu-Hene, Head of Natural Resources, Ghana at Absa CIB It is often said that Africa holds close to a third of the world’s known reserves of the minerals essential to the energy transition and to emerging industrial technologies. The figure …

Botswana is reaching out to the world with a clear message: its mineral wealth is open for business. In a strategic push to diversify its extractive economy and strengthen international partnerships, the government has formally invited Russian investors to explore opportunities in the country’s diamond industry and its fast-growing rare …

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

Gaborone, Botswana – In a development that could reshape the diamond mining landscape in Botswana, Botswana Diamonds has announced the discovery of seven potential kimberlite targets through the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company’s analysis, encompassing a staggering 375,000 kilometres of geophysical data and 32,000 drill hole …

Botswana’s electricity landscape is set for a significant overhaul this July, as new, differentiated power tariffs come into effect, promising to reshape household budgets and business operating costs across the nation. Far from a uniform increase, the approved adjustments by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) signal a nuanced strategy …

By: Kevin Dube Noronex has strengthened its position in the Kalahari Copper Belt with the addition of two recently acquired Botswana tenements into its strategic alliance with South32, under the same financial terms as the original deal. The new agreement will see South32 increase its joint-venture commitment, contributing an additional …

South African based manufacturing plant, TLT Turbo Africa has unveiled its latest innovation, a Smart Fan designed to redefine ventilation efficiency across the mining and energy sectors. The company, which has supplied critical ventilation systems to major projects such as the Gautrain and leading mines across Southern Africa, says the …

Despite a profoundly challenging year for the global diamond market, Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has reported significant strategic progress, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to pivot into critical minerals exploration while strengthening its core diamond assets. Chairperson John Teeling confirmed that the company is entering its next phase “with renewed confidence, …

Omnia Holdings subsidiary BME, in partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio), is extending its collaboration beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. The two companies will gradually introduce the world’s first commercially available hydrogen peroxide explosives …

Botswana’s economy is poised for a significant turnaround in 2026, with the Bank of Botswana (BoB) projecting a 3.1% growth rate, ending a persistent period of contraction. The expected rebound is largely hinged on a gradual recovery in the crucial global diamond market, coupled with ambitious structural reforms outlined in …