Standing on the brink of a historic milestone, the government of Botswana is set to finalise a diamond sales agreement with De Beers, the world’s leading diamond company. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, President Duma Boko expressed confidence in the near-completion of the deal, highlighting the importance …

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and water testing & analysis – these are some of the condition monitoring techniques on show at WearCheck’s stand at the 2025 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 3 – 6 February this year. As a specialist condition …

Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

In a landmark diplomatic mission, Lord Collins of Highbury, the UK Minister for Africa, embarked on a tour of the illustrious Jwaneng Mine in Botswana. This mine, renowned as one of the richest diamond mines globally, is operated by Debswana, a beacon of ethical and responsible mining. The visit underscored …

Botswana’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, is poised for a rebound in 2025, with growth projected to reach between 3% and 4%, according to a senior government official. This optimistic outlook follows a challenging 2024, during which the economy contracted significantly due to a slump in diamond sales. “The …

KSB designs and manufacture solutions for a variety of mining water applications. Our pumps are used for water supply, water recovery and water treatment, including sewage and process water treatment as well as sludge dewatering. When it comes to dewatering systems, our components and services enable reliable groundwater lowering in …

Norwegian renewable energy giant Scatec has reached a significant milestone, securing financial closure for the second phase of its ambitious 120 MW Mmadinare solar complex in Botswana. This green light signals the imminent commencement of construction, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s transition to renewable energy. Originally envisioned as …

Botswana Diamonds (BOD), a junior explorer listed on London’s AIM and the Botswana Stock Exchange, has positioned itself as a pioneering, AI-driven minerals exploration company following a recent breakthrough in its search for new diamond and polymetallic deposits. The company’s Managing Director, James Campbell, heralded the use of Artificial Intelligence …

Botswana’s economy is facing a significant downturn, primarily driven by a prolonged slump in diamond sales, the country’s primary export commodity. Finance Minister and Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe, has warned that the economy could contract by as much as 1.7% this year. This projected contraction would mark Botswana’s worst economic …

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Scheduled from March 4-6 in Cape Town, the Indaba will bring together influential stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and investors to address Africa’s energy …