Mammoth $85 billion merger shines light on these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks

British mining titan Anglo American plc (LSE: AAL) made headlines late last week by unveiling plans to merge with Canadian counterpart Teck Resources Ltd Class B (NYSE: TECK). This proposed A$85 billion tie-up has now cast a spotlight on copper...

Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches

Botswana and southern African peers that built much of their prosperity on diamonds are scrambling for alternatives as cheaper, lab-grown stones threaten their economies. Diamond-dependent Botswana is leading the way and launched a sovereign...

Experts urge Tanzania to learn from Botswana’s diamond crisis

Dar es Salaam. Economists have urged Tanzania to draw lessons from Botswana’s deepening crisis, warning that overdependence on a single commodity exposes national economies to severe shocks. The call follows Botswana’s declaration of a public...

UNICEF Moves to Probe Botswana’s Growing Overweight Crisis

A UNICEF study to be launched soon will probe gaps remain in the regulatory and policy frameworks that govern the availability, marketing, labelling, pricing and accessibility of food products GAZETTE REPORTER The United Nations Children’s Fund...

Slug will sing an Irish song in Sub-Saharan Botswana

Groove Tube with Cian O’Connell Later this year, Connemara outfit Ten Ton Slug are aiming to become the first metal band to sing a song as Gaeilge in Botswana. On November 31, the Slugs will take to the stage at Vulture Thrust: Anger Management...

QC explores enhancing investment cooperation with Botswana

QC officials with the Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana, H E Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi during the meeting. Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted the Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana, H E Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi yesterday. He...

BRX drilling for copper in Botswana

Special Report: Belararox has kicked off 2025 drilling operations at its highly prospective Kalahari copper project in Botswana’s Northwest Province. Belararox drilling 10 holes at four high-priority targets of its Kalahari copper project Drilling...

Botswana Summit to Build Skills and Knowledge in Africa’s Supply Chain

Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second year, this important event will be held from 22 to...

Botswana-US continue dialogue despite 15% modest tariffs

In the Friday announcement, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship said the US has cut the diamond rich country’s approved export rate to the American market from 37% to 15%, effective August 7, 2025, under a revised reciprocal tariff...

South Africa: Botswana's medical supply chain collapse triggers public health emergency

Botswana's President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency, saying the national medical supply chain had failed, leaving hospitals and clinics short of medicine and other vital supplies. Boko said the military would oversee an emergency...

Safari Compass: Driving Botswana’s self-drive safari revolution

The company boasts a fleet of brand new Toyota GD6 Hilux vehicles, designed and equipped to handle Botswana’s rugged terrains whilst ensuring comfort and reliability. The founder’s inspiration came from a simple observation. Narrating his journey,...

Qatar Chamber, Botswana explore investment opportunities

The Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi has met with board members of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Dr. Mohamed Jawhar Al Mohamed, and Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu Sherbak...

Qatar Chamber, Botswana discuss enhancing investment cooperation

DOHA: Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana Dr Farzam Kamalabadi has met with board members of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Dr Mohamed Jawhar Al Mohamed, as well as Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu...

Botswana commemorates International Youth Day

The 2025 International Youth Day is commemorated under the theme: “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond”. This year’s theme aligns with the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth, which...

Botswana’s health crisis: The silent fracture in the nation’s promise

The statement, stripped of bureaucratic gloss, read with chilling directness. For most Batswana, these words were not mere policy adjustments. They heard the sound of the floor giving way beneath their feet. In a country where the public health...

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Botswana Diamonds Wins Four Licences 

What stands out is the company’s use of AI models that have identified targets for several minerals such as copper, silver, cobalt, gold, nickel, zinc, and platinum group metals in addition to diamond-related findings GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana...

BDC launches BWP 5 billion unity healthcare Botswana partnership fund to secure nation’s healthcare supplies and unlock public private partnership

Gaborone, Botswana. Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) today announced the establishment of the Unity Healthcare Botswana Partnership Fund I (UHBP I), a landmark BWP 5 billion initiative designed to address critical shortages of essential...

Progressive Institute Launches Botswana’s Top 100 CEOs – 2025

Botswana has taken a bold new step in elevating corporate leadership with the launch of its inaugural Top 100 CEOs initiative, a landmark program designed to spotlight the country’s most visionary executives. Spearheaded by the Progressive...

Onyadile, 14, bags Botswana Ladies Open title

The 14-year-old received a cash prize of P5, 000 for teeing off competition. However, she missed out on being included in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) by two shorts. The Botswana Ladies Open tournament, which started on Friday and ended...