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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 …

Africa’s ability to capture greater economic value from its mineral resources is emerging as a central theme in China–Botswana relations, with the two countries committing to deepen cooperation in sustainable mining, green technology, investment and mineral value chains. During talks with Botswana President Duma Boko in Beijing, Chinese President Xi …

Reducing energy waste in government buildings could help Botswana lower operating costs and improve the efficiency of public infrastructure, as facility managers complete training designed to strengthen energy auditing and identify potential savings. The Ministry of Minerals and Energy (MME), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), conducted an Energy …

A planned 67% increase in pipeline capacity along the Beira–Feruka route is putting regional fuel security in focus, with infrastructure operators and industry stakeholders set to meet in Zambia to examine how the expansion could improve supply to mining and industrial markets across Southern Africa. Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ) …

Perpetual Next have signed a license and engineering agreement with Air Liquide Engineering and Technologies for the supply of syngas-to-methanol technology for Perpetual Next’s first biomethanol facility, with an option to extend across other biomethanol sites. The agreement marks an important step in the industrial roll-out of Perpetual Next’s Biomethanol …

South Africa has the mineral wealth and technical expertise to compete at the highest levels of global mining. SRK Consulting (South Africa) Managing Director Andrew van Zyl argues that converting that advantage into investment and sustained economic growth will require decisive leadership and progress on persistent structural challenges. Reflecting on …

A new solar economy is taking shape in Maun, with Botswana positioning the northern tourism hub as a centre for renewable-energy investment while building the technical skills needed to support the sector’s expansion. Speaking at Energy Week at Maun Technical College on 21 September 2026, Acting Director in the Department …

Keeping heavy mining fleets productive is increasingly about what happens between maintenance cycles, with Engen using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to demonstrate how fuels, lubrication, digital monitoring and technical expertise can work together to improve equipment reliability and operational performance. The company used the Johannesburg event to position its offering …