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Las Vegas, USA— In a dazzling display of national resolve, Botswana recently took center stage at the JCK Las Vegas Show, the global epicentre of the diamond industry. Led by the impassioned Duma Boko and supported by a formidable delegation, including Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, the southern African nation …

Botswana’s diamond powerhouse, Debswana, is set to venture into international capital markets for the first time, a bold move aimed at financing its ambitious $6 billion Jwaneng underground project. The strategic shift comes as dwindling revenues, battered by a global diamond market downturn, severely crimp the company’s traditional ability to …

Cargo Carriers – Over Six Decades of Driving Excellence in Transport & Logistics With its roots dating back to 1956, Cargo Carriers has built a reputation as one of Southern Africa’s most respected and specialised logistics partners. From its modest beginnings with a single truck, affectionately dubbed “Old Faithful” – …

The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …

In the heart of Francistown, a quiet industrial revolution is unfolding as UV Botswana is building world-class underground utility vehicles from the ground up, tailored for the toughest mining environments across the globe. The company recently unveiled one of its most ambitious creations yet, a mining vehicle valued at a …

A colossal US$2.5 billion mineral processing hub, spearheaded by local firm Bernard Development Corporation, is poised to dramatically reshape the economic landscapes of both Zimbabwe and Botswana, promising thousands of jobs and a significant boost to regional beneficiation efforts. This ambitious undertaking, a collaborative effort with the University of Zimbabwe …

As the dazzling lights of Las Vegas prepare to welcome the global jewellery elite, Botswana is gearing up for a strategic showcase at the highly anticipated 2025 Jewellers Circular Keystone (JCK) Show. From June 3 to June 9, this southern African powerhouse, spearheaded by Debswana Diamond Company and a delegation …

Gaborone – In a significant stride towards a greener future, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company have officially cemented a strategic partnership, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy in the nation’s vital mining sector. The two powerhouses recently announced the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) …

As the industry standard for mill duty cyclone feed applications, KSB’s GIW® MDX pump keeps raising the bar for performance in the mining sector. The MDX pump was first released in 2008 as a specifically designed solution to the shortcomings of conventional slurry pumps. It was created from the ground …

For decades, the diamond industry has sparkled with an aura of timeless romance and unyielding value. But beneath the polished surface, deep fissures are appearing, leading some to declare a rapid and unprecedented collapse of an industry once synonymous with enduring luxury. While some analysts temper the alarm, the sheer …