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A potential P2 billion contract in Zambia could mark a significant step in Naledi Mining Services Company’s regional expansion, signalling the scope for Botswana-based mining services firms to secure major opportunities beyond their domestic market. The wholly owned Debswana subsidiary’s pursuit of the deal reflects the commercial potential of exporting …

Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has used the Dubai Diamond Conference 2026 to argue that natural diamonds must be repositioned around rarity, authenticity and verifiable impact if the industry is to hold its ground against lab grown stones and shifting consumer tastes. The gathering ran under the theme Diamond 2.0, a …

Victory Metals Limited (ASX: VTM) has secured a place for its 100% owned North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project in Western Australia in the Australian Government’s Critical Minerals Prospectus, an initiative administered by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). The Prospectus showcases Australian critical minerals projects to international investors, …

Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) requires more than public awareness. It demands sustained action against harmful social norms, unequal power relations and the culture of silence that allows abuse to persist. This is the focus of a new community campaign launched by Debswana’s Jwaneng Mine and Jwaneng Town Council, placing prevention …

The relationship between diamond production and global retail is central to the natural diamond industry’s long-term value proposition. A recent visit by Signet Jewelers’ Executive Leadership Team to Jwaneng Mine brought these two ends of the value chain into focus, highlighting Botswana’s role in supplying the stones that underpin a …

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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …