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Botswana unlikely to face major power cuts this winter

The News

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.

Why it matters

Government confidence that power supply will stabilise this winter without major load shedding is reassuring news for households and businesses.

10 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 10 June

Botswana unlikely to face major power cuts this winter
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 →
Court of Appeal backs Nova Africa for Mupane Gold Mine
The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Nova Africa consortium and liquidator Kopanang Thekiso over rival bidder Ulsan Botswana in the Mupane Gold Mine liquidation proceedings, which the Botswana Mineworkers Union initiated in February 2025 on behalf of frustrated members.
10 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Diamond workers launch nationwide campaign for higher wages
Diamond workers are set to launch labour campaigns across Botswana's mining value chain, arguing that the industry generates billions in wealth while employees remain poor.
10 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Tuesday 9 June

U.S. gains ground over China in Botswana's rare earth minerals
The United States has taken a leading position over China in Botswana's competition for rare earth elements and critical minerals, as Western explorers increasingly pivot toward the U.S. market.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →

Sunday 7 June

Mining sector leaders gather to discuss transformation and investment
Botswana's mining sector leaders will convene in Gaborone in late June to discuss investment, beneficiation, and industry leadership as the sector positions itself for transformation amid rising global demand for critical minerals.
7 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Mining & Energy

Botswana unlikely to face major power cuts this winter

Wednesday 10 June

Botswana unlikely to face major power cuts this winter0:21

Court of Appeal backs Nova Africa for Mupane Gold Mine0:23

Diamond workers launch nationwide campaign for higher wages0:17

Tuesday 9 June

U.S. gains ground over China in Botswana's rare earth minerals0:18

Sunday 7 June

Mining sector leaders gather to discuss transformation and investment0:21

Botswana unlikely to face major power cuts this winter

Court of Appeal backs Nova Africa for Mupane Gold Mine

Diamond workers launch nationwide campaign for higher wages

U.S. gains ground over China in Botswana's rare earth minerals

Mining sector leaders gather to discuss transformation and investment