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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 …

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 …

Specialty Rental, a division of Atlas Copco has announced expansion of its rental services into Africa, with East Africa as the first phase of this strategic initiative. The operations are centred in Nairobi, Kenya, where Atlas Copco has been a key player since 1936. Rental equipment is sourced from Sub-Saharan …

In the realm of oxygen and nitrogen supply, businesses frequently grapple with soaring costs, inflexible contracts, and complex logistics. Atlas Copco Compressor Technique addresses these challenges with Total Oxygen and Nitrogen Solutions (TONS), an innovative ecosystem that revolutionises how industries manage their on-site gas requirements. TONS represents a cutting-edge approach …

Gaborone, Botswana: Botswana is set to establish its own certification point for rough diamonds destined for G7 countries, marking a significant departure from the previously proposed single-node system centered in Antwerp. This move comes after widespread opposition from diamond-producing nations, including Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. The decision follows a joint …

With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …