Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

No Alabuga linked reports in Botswana

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...

Galileo Resources begins copper drilling program in Botswana
Galileo Resources announced the start of a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program on its copper exploration license PL253 in Botswana. The company did not disclose the financial details of the initiative, which is part of its strategy to...

Miss Universe Botswana 2025 finale this Saturday

Qatar Chamber explores enhancing investment cooperation with Botswana
Qatari investors are keen to explore investment opportunities in Africa, particularly in Botswana, which is considered a leading investment destination, according to Qatar Chamber. This was disclosed by Qatar Chamber when it hosted Dr. Farzam...

Kanyisola Ajayi Ends Nigeria’s 18-year Absence in 100m Final, Places Sixth
*Amusan carries Nigeria’s hope for podium placement in today’s 100m hurdles Duro Ikhazuagbe Kanyinsola Ajayi, 21, ended Nigeria’s 18 years wait to feature in the final of the men’s 100m event of the World Athletics Championship on Sunday evening...

Meghan on Falling in Love With Harry in Botswana
In Harry & Meghan, the Netflix docuseries about their love story, the couple opened up about many moments of their relationship to date, including a special trip to Botswana. While With Love, Meghan is much more of a lifestyle program—with a focus...

How diamond dependency led to a health emergency in Botswana
The richness of Botswana’s flora and fauna — with its vast savannas populated with elephants, lions and roaming antelope — is clear to see for any visitor. For much of the southern African nation’s history, however, its economy has been dependent...

What We’re Watching: Trump says he’s firing a Fed governor, French PM faces the guillotine, Botswana declares public health emergency
In latest attack on Fed, Trump says he’s firing a governor US President Donald Trump said he’s firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, citing alleged false statements on her mortgage agreement as cause for her sacking. The legal authority for...

Mauritius leads Africa in 2025 Good Governance Index, Rwanda and Botswana follow

Letshego Botswana Wins Two Awards
The financial services firm has been recognised at the 2025 Global Banking & Finance Awards for its work with individuals and small businesses GAZETTE REPORTER Letshego Botswana has received two awards at the 2025 Global Banking & Finance Awards,...

Medicine shortage triggers health emergency in Botswana
A health emergency declared in Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies. The shortages have left hospitals and clinics scrambling to treat illnesses ranging from hypertension to cancer and diabetes The health ministry...

Notorious South African wildlife criminal’s dubious pursuit of hunting permit in Botswana
Dawie Groenewald is facing more than 1 600 charges related to rhino poaching, but his bail conditions allow for international travel. Poaching accused Dawie Groenewald is allegedly conducting wildlife operations in one of South Africa’s...

Safari camp operator @WeAreWilderness to launch #wellness facility #TheSanctuary at properties in Rwanda and Botswana #spa
Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda and Wilderness Mombo property in Botswana will open spas called The Sanctuary Both spas will each have four treatment rooms, one of which will be a double Architects Black Sable are working in collaboration with...

South Africa: Botswana signs $12bln investment deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings
Botswana's President Duma Boko announced on Thursday, 21 August 2025 an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, aimed at addressing immediate national challenges, with the Gulf firm committing to $12bn in investments in various economic...

Meet the banker who gives away half of his income
One of the City’s best-known bankers, John Studzinski CBE, is a shining example of philanthropy, having long donated about half his vast earnings (rumoured to be £13 million a year at their peak) to charity. He’s established and regularly...

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...