How Africa’s youth is shaping climate solutions

YEFFA is a youth-focused initiative that aims to empower young entrepreneurs across Africa to create jobs and support innovations in the agri-food sector. It forms part of a five-year programme which is implemented by the pan-African organisation...

Bulawayo duo sign for Botswana's JJ United

Bulawayo duo sign for Botswana's JJ United TWO budding football stars from Bulawayo have officially signed for Botswana First Division side JJ United in a move that highlights the growing pipeline of Zimbabwean talent seeking opportunities abroad....

Haunting image of a rare hyena lurking in a ghost town wins 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

A haunting scene of a brown hyena in front of a long-abandoned building. (Image credit: Wim van den Heever (South Africa)/Wildlife Photographer of the Year)An eerie image of a brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) prowling the ruins of an abandoned...

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

The United Kingdom has announced that, effective 14 October 2025, all nationals of Botswana will now require a visa to travel to the UK, including for short visits. The decision, announced by the British High Commission in Gaborone, comes in...

Botswana’s new diamond mining rule aims to boost local ownership

Botswana, the world’s top diamond producer by value, has begun enforcing a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake. The legislation, which was...

Mascom, ImpressUs Partner to Monetise Creativity

A new partnership between Mascom Wireless and local startup ImpressUs introduces a platform that rewards Batswana for their creative content, linking innovation to income in Botswana’s growing digital economy GAZETTE REPORTER Mascom Wireless has...

Malawi Steals the Spotlight at Global Expo Botswana — Scoops Second-Best Pavilion Award

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has once again proven its growing presence on the global trade stage after being crowned second-best pavilion at the prestigious Global Expo Botswana 2025, held at Ditshupo Hall in Gaborone. The international event...

Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule

News / National by Staff reporter 2 hrs ago | 100 Views Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24 percent stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry...

Namibia gets N$60.7m worth of FMD vaccines from Botswana

Justicia Shipena Botswana has supplied Namibia with over 3.8 million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines worth N$60.7 million to strengthen livestock protection and regional food security. The vaccines were delivered through the...

BAGATTINI: Why Businesses need predictable environment

Woolworths Holdings Group CEO Roy Bagattini at the firm’s new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, Nairobi/ MARTIN MWITA South African retail brand Woolworths last Thursday launched a new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, the first outside South...

Assess the auction impact on EIAs

In Wednesday’s column, we looked at the general problems with auctions in mining. Today, we consider how the environment, although crucial and critical, creates impediments in post-auction scenarios. Thanks to Supreme Court precedents, which were...

Botswana announces 24% local ownership rule for new mining deals 

Botswana has implemented a new regulation mandating that all new mining concessions allocate a 24% stake to local investors if the government opts not to exercise its ownership rights. The directive, which came into effect on October 1, 2025,...

Empowered by land reform, she’s now uplifting Botswana

Prosper Ndlovu in Gaborone, Botswana Retired civil servant and successful Gweru-based farmer and entrepreneur, Ms Matilda Manhambo of Manhambo Investments, a beneficiary of Zimbabwe’s Land Reform Programme, has expanded her agricultural ventures...

Watch: Zim leather products draw crowds at Global Expo Botswana 2025

Prosper Ndlovu in Gaborone, Botswana Zimbabwean leather products stole the spotlight at the Global Expo Botswana 2025, which concluded on Friday, attracting buyers and members of the public impressed by the craftsmanship, unique designs, and high...

Zimbabwe firms reap new leads, partnerships at Botswana Expo

Prosper Ndlovu in GABORONE, Botswana THE Global Expo Botswana 2025 ended on a high note for Zimbabwean companies as they secured new business leads and strategic synergies with the country scooping the top International Exhibitor Award, confirming...

Botswana enforces new 24 percent local ownership rule for mines

Gaborone. Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24 percent stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry said on Friday. The rule was proposed last...

Botswana’s Methane Gamble

Botswana’s decision to invest in Botala Energy’s Serowe Coal Bed Methane project has sparked debate over whether the move represents a bold stride toward energy security or a risky diversion from cleaner, cheaper alternatives DR DOUGLAS RASBASH...

Botswana mandates 24% local stake in new mining concessions

Botswana has introduced a new regulation requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government opts not to purchase it. This rule, announced by the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, took effect on 1...

Boko Undermines Statistics Botswana-BCP

The BCP has expressed alarm at President Boko’s reported statement that he has “no regard for statistics,” which the BCP described as a direct insult to Statistics Botswana BONGANI MALUNGA The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has condemned President...

Ashipala-Musavyi outlines vision for deeper regional ties between Namibia and Botswana

Staff Reporter The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed optimism about strengthening trade and investment ties between Namibia and Botswana, particularly under the framework of the African...