Business
The Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Bangwato Tribal Administration covering seven districts, aimed at identifying viable economic opportunities across manufacturing, agro-processing, leather beneficiation, indigenous products, cultural industries, tourism, renewable energy, and community-based enterprises.
14 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →
Business
Botswana has secured tariff-free entry into the US market for exports including natural diamonds under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, while Angola and South Africa face a 12.5 percent tariff. The US is the biggest market for natural diamonds, accounting for more than 50% of demand.
15 hours ago · Mmegi →
Society
The University of Botswana will name one of its buildings after the Kengalogile family, who donated land for the establishment of the Okavango Research Institute. The pledge recognises the family's philanthropic contribution and their belief in education as an enduring investment.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Politics
Addressing party delegates in Palapye, Gaolathe said Botswana's future remains bright despite current economic difficulties, emphasising that a "new Botswana" will surprise those who have lost hope.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Politics
Opposition Leader Dumelang Saleshando and Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse have clashed over a proposed Bill to scrap constituency allowances for the President, Speaker, and Specially Elected MPs.
16 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Culture
Botswana's music and entertainment industry generates millions through concerts and sponsorships but loses long-term value because creators rarely register intellectual property like trademarks and brand equity. While the country ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, it falls to 116th in creative outputs, reflecting a broader African trend where national trademark registries account for less than two percent of global filings annually.
21 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Business
Technology firm Opracon, established in July 2016, has diversified into human resources, skills development, and academy services as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations and growth strategy.
22 hours ago · Mmegi →
Mining & Energy
De Beers raised rough diamond production sharply in the first half of 2026, with Botswana providing nearly 70 percent of total output, though weak prices and subdued consumer demand continue to constrain revenue and profitability.
27 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Tourism & Environment
The 10th edition of the Jwaneng Bushwalk attracted 6,000 hikers across 15km and 30km routes, with President Advocate Duma Boko and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho among attendees. The event, which began in 2014, continues to position Jwaneng as a sport tourism hub while supporting charity work and regional integration.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Business
The Botswana Stock Exchange maintained total market capitalisation above P1 trillion in the first six months of 2026, supported by foreign-listed companies, though six-month turnover fell 65.2 percent from 2025 levels.
16 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Mining & Energy
Vantage Metals has launched a diamond drilling program at its Kalahari Copper Project in northwestern Botswana, drilling 5,000 to 10,000 meters to explore high-priority sediment-hosted copper deposits through at least October 2026. The Australian-listed explorer identified three key targets after analyzing aeromagnetic and airborne electromagnetic survey data.
23 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Politics
At the BNF's 60th national conference, President Boko characterized his inherited administration as "a broken country, a collapsing economy and a nation bereft of hope," attributing challenges to more than a decade of declining diamond revenues and shrinking export earnings while framing current hardships as part of a necessary rebuilding process.
27 July 2026 · Mmegi →