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Turning mineral abundance into competitive industries will require governments across the region to coordinate investment, pool infrastructure and strengthen cross-border supply chains, Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo has said, making the case for regional cooperation to capture greater economic value from the continent’s resources. Kenewendo outlined Botswana’s …

Independent copper and future metals developer, Serval Resources’ has announced results for the company’s retail offer which has raised to £7 million, expected to fund copper exploration in both Namibia and Botswana. According to the company, the fundraising has conditionally raised total gross proceeds of approximately £7 million before expenses, …

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 …

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 …

By Donald Magapatona National Geographic Society and the international diamond miner De Beers have extended Okavango Eternal Partnership for five more years. The new pact is building on five years of conservation, livelihoods and storytelling impact and the renewed Okavango Eternal partnership will deepen collaboration with governments and communities across …

By KELVIN DUBE Botswana’s energy transformation reached a defining milestone on 28 August 2026, when Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo officially launched the country’s first large scale renewable energy project, the Mmadinare 100MW solar PV plant. The facility forms part of the Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, …

By KELVIN DUBE Southern African Independent Power Producer, Sturdee Energy has partnered with Upepo Energy on the 200MW Masaiti Wind project. The collaboration will grow Sturdee Energy’s regional footprint, allowing the IPP to deliver reliable, flexible power. Sturdee Energy is building on its existing 280MW of renewable energy capacity in …

Botswana’s electricity equation is beginning to change, from a country accustomed to supplementing domestic generation with imports to one with ambitions of becoming a net power exporter. New renewable-energy capacity, stronger performance from Morupule B Power Station and a more diversified generation mix are giving the country greater control over …

As mining, construction and industrial businesses continue to navigate changing project demands, rising operational costs and the need for greater flexibility, the traditional approach of owning every piece of equipment is evolving. At Electra Mining 2026, SkyJacks will showcase how businesses can gain access to world-class equipment through flexible rental …