Ministry of Minerals and Energy — Botswana government department overseeing renewable energy transition, diamond sector policy, and power supply management.
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Daily News Botswana
… According to a joint press release issued by De Beers Group and the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, the fund is a partnership between the company and government aimed at channelling diamond wealth into non-mining sectors. …
Govt and De Beers advance P1bn into diamond fundWeekend Post
… Inside the Project The agreement between KP Group and Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy establishes a framework for planning, developing and implementing renewable energy generation, storage and transmission projects at national scale, rather than a single power plant. …
Botswana’s Sunshine Finds an Investor as KP Energy Powers Up a 5-GW Ambition Facilitated by BITCDaily News Botswana
The Ministry of Minerals and Energy in partnership with the European Union have launched the Accelerating Sustainable and Productive Investment in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (ASPIRE) to transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable and resilient energy futu …
EU backs Botswana clean energy driveWeekend Post
… The Ministry of Minerals and Energy recently reported significant breakthroughs in renewable energy development, particularly solar photovoltaic capacity. …
Power import bill may ease as local electricity supply strengthensWeekend Post
A proposal from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, submitted to the United States’ Foreign Agent Registration Act unit by President Duma Boko’s special envoy, Dr. …
Inside Botswana’s P3.5 billion solar projectBotswana Sunday Standard
… In response to a Sunday Standard inquiry, the Ministry of Minerals and Energy said government has no direct shareholding in Mowana Mine, Karowe Mine, Khoemacau’s Zone 5 Mine, Minergy’s Medie Mine and Motheo Mine. …
Government missing out on P16bn mining revenueMmegi
The testimony came from Ministry of Minerals and Energy economist Manele Rakeitse and former Permanent Secretary Ellen Madisa, who were both called by the prosecution.Their evidence centred on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West Transmission Grid Project, an …
Another State witness backs MoagiWeekend Post
… During a parliamentary session, the Standing Committee on Government Assurances’ sixth day of examination, Donald Gaetsaloe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, conceded he could not answer several questions posed by lawmakers. …
US diamond boom ignites Botswana’s P7 Billion hopeThe Botswana Gazette
… The Ministry of Minerals and Energy says the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) is not expected to introduce a large-scale load shedding…
Winter Power Cuts UnlikelyWeekend Post
… Media reports and legal documents alleged that, during the bidding process, the liquidator was privately summoned by officials from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy and granted access to confidential documents containing competing bids. …
Court of Appeal clears way for controversial sale of Mupane MineGovernment and De Beers Group have advanced P1 billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, a partnership aimed at channelling diamond wealth into non-mining sectors and supporting economic diversification and sustainable employment.
21 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government and De Beers Group have advanced P1 billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, a partnership aimed at channelling diamond wealth into non-mining sectors and supporting economic diversification and sustainable employment.
21 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
India's KP Group has signed a memorandum of understanding worth an estimated US$4 billion with Botswana's government to develop renewable energy capacity of nearly 5 gigawatts, more than eight hundred times the roughly 6 megawatts of installed renewable capacity the country had in 2021. The project, facilitated by BITC, marks KP Group's first major expansion beyond India.
7 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Ministry of Minerals and Energy and the European Union have launched the ASPIRE programme, a €5.5 million project running from February 2026 to January 2030 that aims to increase renewable energy from eight to 50 per cent, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve energy efficiency.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's local electricity production surged 72.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by higher output from Morupule A and B power plants and solar facilities. The increase suggests the country's costly reliance on imported power may ease, following years of steep import bills that reached P1.7 billion in 2024.
14 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
A proposal from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, submitted to the United States' Foreign Agent Registration Act unit by President Duma Boko's special envoy Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, has revealed details about the country's multibillion Pula renewable energy projects.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government has confirmed it does not hold equity stakes in Mowana Mine, Karowe Mine, Khoemacau's Zone 5 Mine, Minergy's Medie Mine, and Motheo Mine, which collectively generated approximately P16 billion in revenue in 2025, despite having the legislative option to acquire ownership interests when licenses are granted.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Two state witnesses—an economist from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy and a former Permanent Secretary—gave testimony on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West Transmission Grid Project, which is central to the prosecution's case against a former minister.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
De Beers reports increased US consumer spending on natural diamonds, raising hopes for a P7 billion Diamonds for Development Fund created under a recent government partnership. The positive outlook arrives as Botswana's economy has been strained by weak diamond sales over the past two years.
16 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Government officials express confidence that Botswana's power supply will stabilise during the peak winter season, and the Ministry of Minerals and Energy says the Botswana Power Corporation is not expected to introduce large-scale load shedding.
10 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Court of Appeal has set aside a High Court interim interdict, allowing the liquidation and sale of Mupane Gold Mining's assets to proceed. The Nova Africa Resources/Aone Commodities DMCC Joint Venture's bid of USD 21.5 million upfront was recommended by the liquidator and endorsed by creditors over Ulsan Botswana's USD 500,000 upfront offer.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →