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… utives within the diamond giant revealed that the newly launched Ya Masa strategy is meant to usher in investments in new asset classes while also getting rid of those that do not meet the portfolio needs of the company currently.Speaking during the recent Future of Mining Summit …
Debswana to sweat off non-core assetsWeekend Post
… At the Future of Mining Summit, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, laid out the government’s ambitious vision: to turn Botswana into a top-tier destination for mineral exploration. …
Gov’t hunts for Botswana’s next mineral boomWeekend Post
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe took center stage on June 29, 2026, at the Future of Mining Summit, a pivotal gathering for the global mining industry held in Botswana. …
Vice President Gaolathe charts new course for mining’s futureMmegi
The revision will also ensure greater operational stability for the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and encourage investment in the electricity sector, the regulator’s CEO, Never Tshabang, said on Monday.Speaking at the Future of Mining Summit, he said it was evident that the 20 …
BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffsDaily News Botswana
… Speaking on Monday at the Future of Mining Summit, themed: Mining for Transformation: Economic Diversification and Shared Prosperity, Mr Mogakolodi Maoketsa, General Manager of Debswana Orapa and Damtshaa Mines, emphasised that the mining sector’s significant procurement power pr …
Mining Catalyst for import substitutionDaily News Botswana
… Speaking at the Future of Mining Summit in Gaborone yesterday, Ms Kenewendo said the plan would be supported by legislative reforms introduced through amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act, which came into effect in October. …
Diversity in mining imminent - KenewendoDebswana executives announced the newly launched Ya Masa strategy aims to invest in new asset classes while disposing of assets misaligned with the company's portfolio needs, including schools it currently manages.
20 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Debswana executives announced the newly launched Ya Masa strategy aims to invest in new asset classes while disposing of assets misaligned with the company's portfolio needs, including schools it currently manages.
20 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's government is launching a major mining sector shake-up to reduce reliance on diamonds and diversify mineral wealth. At the Future of Mining Summit, the Minister of Minerals and Energy outlined plans to increase investment in non-diamond mineral exploration and regulatory reforms, setting a target to boost spending on non-diamond exploration to P150 million by 2029.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe addressed the Future of Mining Summit in Botswana on June 29, 2026, presenting a roadmap that links resource development to industrial diversification and environmental stewardship, emphasizing that mining must extend beyond extraction to foster diversified economies and resilient communities.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The electricity regulator will revise the 200 kilowatt per hour tariff charged as the lowest for domestic usage, according to BERA's CEO. The revision is intended to ensure operational stability for BPC and encourage investment in the electricity sector.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Chamber of Mines and mining companies are pursuing import substitution by leveraging the sector's procurement power to support local manufacturing industries. Through initiatives including a supplier development programme with UNDP, mining companies aim to provide a market base for local manufacturers to grow and compete beyond the mining sector.
2 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana aims to transform into a world-class exploration destination with plans to increase non-diamond exploration expenditure to P150 million by 2029, supported by amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act that introduce local beneficiation requirements, citizen ownership and equity participation of 24 per cent, and tougher environmental and compliance measures.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →