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October 2026
21 OctDaily News Botswana
… The gall stones, he said were a rare ‘diamond’ in the industry sold at P2 280 per a gram and were usually bought by pharmaceutical companies in China. …
BMC implores Batswana to tap into cattle by-product industries
20 OctDaily News Botswana
Botswana is seeking to accelerate economic diversification, improve healthcare delivery and attract foreign direct investment following a six-day state visit to China, which secured a P400m grant and medical equipment and consumables valued at approximately P40m. …
China grant boosts Botswanas growth drive
19 OctWeekend Post
Botswana arrived in Beijing with a proposition larger than a trade mission and more urgent than a ceremonial embrace: a country long identified with diamonds wants to sell China more than diamonds, and it wants Chinese companies to help build what comes next. …
Botswana courts Chinese capital as business forum turns diplomatic warmth into deals
19 OctBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Botswana backs China on Taiwan as Washington condemns Beijing’s pressure Botswana’s decision to reaffirm its support for China’s claim over Taiwan has taken on added significance amid a widening diplomatic contest between Beijing and Washington over the island’s i …
Botswana backs China on Taiwan as Washington condemns Beijing’s pressure
19 OctBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Botswana elevates ties with China, but U.S. military dominance unshaken President Duma Boko has elevated Botswana’s diplomatic ties with China by signing onto Beijing’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), but the move stops far short of compromising the nation’s fro …
Botswana elevates ties with China, but U.S. military dominance unshaken
19 OctDaily News Botswana
President Advocate Duma Boko addressing the media in Gaborone on October 19, following his state visit to China. …
China grant Botswana P400 million support
15 OctDaily News Botswana
Botswana and China have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Broadcasting Media and News Dissemination. …
Due signs new dissemination MoU
14 OctThe Botswana Gazette
Botswana has explicitly opposed Taiwan independence in a joint declaration with China, placing its diplomatic stance under scrutiny as the countries deepen cooperation. …
Botswana Rejects Taiwan Independence
14 OctDaily News Botswana
… In addition, five students have been sent to China by Huawei this year through its Seeds for the Future ICT talent training programme. …
Huawei critical partner in digital transformation
13 OctWeekend Post
… During a 36-month cooperation period, Anhui Xiaoheiyang Network Technology, a China-based livestream and content-commerce operator, will hold exclusive global full-chain operating rights – spanning content planning, TikTok Shop operations, cross-border supply chains, fulfillment, …
The silent man who sold his face to the future

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BMC encourages Batswana to develop cattle by-product industries

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The Botswana Meat Commission is urging citizens to explore micro-industries using cattle by-products such as carcass meal, blood meal, beef tallow, and beef bile, which are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household goods, and manufacturing. BMC produces carcass meal at 2,050 tonnes per annum, blood meal at 108 tonnes per annum, and beef tallow at 1,300 tonnes per annum on average.

21 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

BMC encourages Batswana to develop cattle by-product industries
The Botswana Meat Commission is urging citizens to explore micro-industries using cattle by-products such as carcass meal, blood meal, beef tallow, and beef bile, which are used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household goods, and manufacturing. BMC produces carcass meal at 2,050 tonnes per annum, blood meal at 108 tonnes per annum, and beef tallow at 1,300 tonnes per annum on average.
21 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 20 October

China grant of P400m supports Botswana's economic diversification
Following a state visit to China, Botswana secured a P400m grant and medical equipment and consumables valued at approximately P40m. The two countries elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, with cooperation to focus on infrastructure, industrialisation, digitalisation, education, skills development and trade.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 19 October

Botswana seeks Chinese investment beyond diamond extraction
Botswana hosted a business forum in Beijing with 30 local companies meeting Chinese businesses to convert political ties into commercial partnerships and investment. President Duma Boko pitched Botswana as a stable gateway to Southern Africa, seeking Chinese capital and expertise in factories, processing, technology, and market access—not just raw material financing—as diamonds account for more than 80 percent of the country's export earnings.
19 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana affirms one-China principle in talks with Beijing
President Duma Boko reaffirmed Botswana's support for China's claim over Taiwan during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on October 13, elevating the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
19 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana deepens China ties while maintaining U.S. military alliance
President Duma Boko signed Botswana onto China's Global Security Initiative during a state visit to Beijing, establishing a "Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership" focused on domestic law enforcement, cybersecurity, and cross-border crime, while the nation's military alliance with the United States remains unshaken.
19 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
China grants Botswana P400 million for education support
President Duma Boko announced that China has granted Botswana P400 million to support the education sector and equip learners with skills needed in a rapidly changing world, plus a P40 million grant for medical equipment and consumables, and deployment of 46 doctors to assist the health sector.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 15 October

Botswana, China sign broadcasting cooperation agreement
Botswana and China have signed a Memorandum of Agreement on news dissemination through broadcasting media, represented by Botswana Television and Xinhua News Agency respectively, as part of President Duma Boko's state visit to China. The agreement establishes a legal framework for cooperation in news dissemination via television and internet platforms.
15 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 14 October

Botswana opposes Taiwan independence in joint China declaration
Botswana has explicitly opposed Taiwan independence in a joint declaration with China, backing Beijing's territorial claims over the self-governing island as the two countries deepen cooperation.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana and Huawei sign digital transformation cooperation agreement
Botswana and Huawei have signed a Cooperation Agreement on Digital Transformation covering cloud computing, smart education, telemedicine, public security, and artificial intelligence. President Advocate Duma Boko, who toured Huawei's Beijing Research Institute, said the partnership would help make critical government services seamless, efficient and accessible.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 13 October

TikTok creator Khaby Lame sells brand to Hong Kong company
Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-born content creator who rose to fame on TikTok without speaking, has sold his brand through Step Distinctive Limited to Rich Sparkle Holdings, a Hong Kong-based holding company, in an all-stock transaction valued at roughly $975 million. The company projects the partnership could generate more than $4 billion in annual sales.
13 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Boko says Botswana wants to emulate China's development model
President Duma Boko told President Xi Jinping in Beijing that Botswana wants to follow China's rapid development path, praising China for lifting over 800 million people out of poverty in less than four decades and commending its visionary leadership since 1949.
13 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 12 October

Diamonds and copper drive Botswana's July exports to P5.16 billion
Botswana's export earnings rose to P5.16 billion in July 2026, with diamonds accounting for 60.2% of total exports and copper contributing 23.1%, together generating more than 83% of export earnings. Mining remains the foundation of external trade, though the country continues to face reliance on a narrow commodity base for long-term economic resilience.
12 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana plans e-mobility hub with China partnership
Botswana aims to establish an e-mobility hub for producing and assembling electric vehicle components, leveraging its 50-year diplomatic relationship with China. A site has been identified in Serorome Valley along the Tropic of Capricorn for the project, with President Advocate Duma Boko visiting China to benchmark against Fuzhou's 30-year development transformation.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Boko visits China at Xi Jinping's invitation
President Advocate Duma Boko travelled to China on October 9 for a state visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, health, education, tourism, and infrastructure.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Boko meets Xi Jinping in Beijing for bilateral talks
President Advocate Duma Boko held official talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade and economic cooperation, including agriculture, health, education, digitalisation, defence, tourism and infrastructure development. Boko participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and officiated at the Botswana-China Business Forum during the state visit.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 8 October

De Beers reports natural-diamond prices stabilizing and beginning to rise
De Beers CEO Al Cook said natural-diamond prices have stabilized and begun to grow after years of decline, attributing the shift to stronger demand in the United States and India and shrinking supply as aging mines close and companies limit investment. The improvement comes as the industry faces weak Chinese demand, excess inventories, and competition from laboratory-grown diamonds.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →

Tuesday 29 September

Botswana ranks seventh globally in mining investment attractiveness
Botswana has broken into the top 10 of the Fraser Institute's Investment Attractiveness Index, ranking seventh-best mining jurisdiction in the world for the first time. The country's IAI score increased by 12.25 points, improving from 20th out of 82 jurisdictions last year to seventh out of 68 in 2025, driven by miners' more positive perceptions of the country's policies and mineral potential.
29 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Sunday 27 September

UDC delegation visits Beijing, signaling softened China stance
The Umbrella for Democratic Change has adopted a warmer tone toward China, as evidenced by a recent delegation visit to Beijing led by Deputy Minister Shawn Ntlhaile, who met CPC Vice-Minister Ma Hui on September 22, marking a shift from previous criticism by coalition figures and its election-monitoring arm Madibelatlhopho.
27 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Thursday 24 September

China's zero-tariff measures open export opportunities for Botswana
Botswana is positioning beef, citrus and other locally produced goods for increased exports to China following new zero-tariff measures. Minister Mohwasa said the initiative could help expand Botswana's export base, strengthen economic cooperation with China and support economic transformation under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 23 September

President Boko meets outgoing UN secretary general Guterres
President Advocate Duma Boko met Antonio Guterres, the outgoing UN secretary general, at UN headquarters in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between Botswana and the UN, including initiatives linked to Sustainable Development Goals and the need for effective multilateralism and respect for sovereignty.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 21 September

Absa Bank Botswana enables Google Pay for contactless payments
Absa Bank Botswana has partnered with Google and Visa to allow customers with compatible Android devices to digitize their debit and credit cards in Google Wallet, enabling contactless payments via phone tap at terminals, online, and in-app purchases without physical cards.
21 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Thursday 17 September

S&P affirms Botswana's investment rating despite diamond market weakness
S&P Global Ratings maintained Botswana's investment-grade sovereign rating at BBB- but kept a negative outlook, citing the country's heavy dependence on diamond exports and concern that weak global diamond demand will continue to constrain economic growth and government revenue.
17 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 14 September

Botswana artist Lone Motsomi's grief-centered performance premieres
Lone Motsomi's multidisciplinary performance "Kgololo" — rooted in the Setswana word for liberation and her late father's name — premiered at Maitisong Theatre in Gaborone on 30 August 2026, after its world premiere in China in 2025. The work uses movement and bodily testimony rather than narration to explore grief and homecoming.
14 September 2026 · Weekend Post →

Friday 11 September

500 drones light Gaborone sky for China-Botswana ties
A 500-drone display at the University of Botswana stadium showcased the friendship and bilateral ties between China and Botswana, forming images of cultural and diplomatic symbols from both countries and celebrating the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and Botswana's 60th independence anniversary.
11 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 31 August

UN Secretary-General race opens as Guterres prepares 2026 departure
António Guterres is stepping down as UN Secretary-General at the end of his second term, and a diverse field of candidates—including former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet—is emerging to compete for the role, each advancing different visions for the organization's future.
31 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Friday 28 August

Mophato Dance Theatre marks 15-year milestone with CHABA
Mophato Dance Theatre, which has spent 15 years blending Botswana's heritage with contemporary dance and performing on global stages, is staging a production titled CHABA from September 1 to 5 to celebrate the milestone ahead of Botswana's 60th Independence anniversary. The self-funded show, with a budget between P400,000 and P500,000, relies on ticket sales to sustain its operations.
28 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 24 August

US geopolitical dominance being challenged by China globally
The article discusses a shift in global geopolitical alignments, with Japan's adoption of an offensive defense posture and characterization of China as "the greatest strategic challenge" presented as a sign of reconfiguring security policies worldwide.
24 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Thursday 20 August

African products gain global market access through buyer programme
The Good Life Show's Hosted Buyer Programme connects qualified international buyers from India, Pakistan, the UAE, Greece, Ghana, China, and Botswana with African exhibitors, facilitating direct trade opportunities in indigenous ingredients, specialty beverages, natural beauty products, and value-added agricultural goods.
20 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Monday 10 August

Botswana mining FDI surged to P47.8 billion in 2024
Foreign direct investment in Botswana's mining sector reached P47.8 billion in 2024, a P15 billion increase from 2023, and accounted for 48.8 percent of total FDI inflows, up from 37.5 percent the previous year, according to the Bank of Botswana. The United Kingdom was the largest source of investment, contributing 56.9 percent of total FDI.
10 August 2026 · Weekend Post →

Thursday 30 July

CEO warns AI trade's financial sustainability is precarious
Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, warns that the AI sector is financing itself in a closed loop with fragile underpinnings, while Asia's semiconductor sell-off exposes the risks beneath the trillion-dollar spectacle. Green also highlights China's emergence as a formidable competitor in the sector.
30 July 2026 · Weekend Post →