Mining & Energy

Thursday 23 April

1. Botswana-Oman 500MW solar project begins construction in Maun0:19

   Construction of a 500MW solar PV plant and battery storage project in Maun has begun, with Botswana Power Corporation expecting it to reduce electricity costs and cut reliance on imports.

   23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

2. Diamond price decline weighs on Botswana mining inflation0:25

   A decline in diamond prices affected Botswana's mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy's exposure to global commodity cycles. The Producer Price Index tracks price changes in sectors including mining and utilities as an early indicator of inflationary trends.

   23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

3. National electricity supply expected to stabilise April 240:29

   Botswana's electricity supply is set to return to normal on April 24 after two days of load shedding caused by the shutdown of Morupule B power station's Unit One. The power plant was running on only Unit Two, producing 130MW, and BPC expects Unit One back in operation that night, with Unit Three resuming by week's end or early next week.

   23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →