Botswana and one other: De Beers’ race heats up

Renowned diamond industry expert, Sheila Khama, says Angola’s proposal for a regional partnership to takeover De Beers, is not advisable. “The idea’s pan-African undertones may resonate with some but is easier said than done,” she wrote in an...

Ko.Kreate Closes the Year with a Celebration of Bold Women in Creativity

After a debut earlier this year, Koketso Masisi and Kgothatso Maditse return with a much anticipated Ko.Kreate Year End event to conclude with a landmark celebration honouring women of colour in the creative industry. The event which has been...

Mr & Miss Beauty with Albinism Botswana set to shine

The event, which will take place on November 1, 2025, at Botho University, aims to fight stigma and discrimination against persons with albinism while promoting beauty and awareness. Motladiile-Kenneth, a human rights defender and advocate for the...

Botswana moves closer to ratifying key human rights covenants

Speaking on Friday at the closing ceremony of a national consultation workshop held in Gaborone, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, Moffat Lubinda, confirmed that the country is advancing efforts to...

Botswana calls to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy

Botswana's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Salakae speaks at the opening of the Botswana Mining Show in Gaborone, Botswana, Oct 21, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] GABORONE - The government of Botswana and financial institutions on Tuesday...

FAREWELL TO A TOWERING DIPLOMAT:

FAREWELL TO A TOWERING DIPLOMAT: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday expressed her condolences on the passing of Botswana ambassador Legwaila Joseph Legwaila, describing him... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Rhino poaching kingpin Dawie Groenewald faces new scrutiny in Botswana

POLOKWANE – Dawie Groenewald, who faces more than 1 600 charges related to rhino poaching, is expected to appear in court again – despite currently being allowed international travel under his bail conditions. Groenewald and his co-accused last...

Botswana President seeks investment opportunities in Oman

President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana has explored investment opportunities during his visit to Oman Investment Authority (OIA), as part of his visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The Botswana’s President was provided an overview of...

Botswana calls for youth, local communities to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy

GABORONE, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The government of Botswana and financial institutions on Tuesday called on the country's youth and local communities to actively pursue partnerships and financing opportunities to participate in the mining sector and...

Botswana to open embassy in Oman to strengthen bilateral ties

Muscat – President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana has announced his country’s plan to open an embassy in Oman soon, underscoring growing cooperation between the two nations. The announcement was made during President Boko’s visit on Tuesday...

Botswana eyes energy and mining deals with Oman

MUSCAT: President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana visited the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Tuesday to explore new investment partnerships as part of his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. President Boko was welcomed by...

Licence fees review timely

Mthuli Ncube FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube has announced a raft of reforms for the wholesale and retail sectors which has culminated in the slashing of fees. The reforms come barely two months after...

Botswana President explores key investment opportunities in Oman

MUSCAT : Upon his arrival at the OIA headquarters, the President was welcomed by His Excellency Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority. During the meeting, His Excellency Al Murshidi presented an overview...

Botswana faces new HIV scare as shortage of medicines deepens

The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/Aids says the crisis is not an isolated supply-chain issue but a ‘systemic failure’ that demands urgent government intervention Botswana is facing a fresh public health emergency as shortages of condoms,...

AU Summit launches talks on US$800 million green conservation Trust Fund

03 november 2025 - 20:37:19 AO/WA 356 Views Panafrican News Agency Gaborone, Botswana (PANA) – Talks on the creation of a US$800 million environmental support facility to be funded from 1% of the Gross Domestic Product of all African countries to...

Rare half-pink diamond weighing 37.4 CARATS unearthed in Botswana

A rare and remarkable half-pink, half-colorless rough diamond weighing 37.41 carats (7.5g) was discovered in the Karowe Mine in Botswana. The diamond is one inch long and has a ‘sharp’ partition between the dusty pink and transparent segments....

Botswana eyes stronger economic ties with Nigeria

In a historic move that highlights the deepening relationship between Botswana and Nigeria, Ade Adefeko was appointed as the first-ever Honorary Consul of Botswana in Nigeria in 2020. As a seasoned commercial diplomat and polyglot, Adefeko brings...

Largest Half-Pink Diamond Ever Found Discovered in Botswana

A 37.4-carat natural diamond from Botswana’s Karowe mine. Credit: Wanling Tan / Gemological Institute of America Miners in Botswana have uncovered an extraordinary gemstone—a natural pink diamond weighing 37.41 carats and split cleanly between two...

AWIEF Announces 2025 Winners, Honours Audrey Joe-Ezigbo with Lifetime Achievement Award

L-R: Soraya da Piedade, Winner of Creative Industry Award; Dr Vera Kamtukule, Former Minister of Tourism, Malawi. Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town. The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum...

A cut above the rest! Rare half-pink diamond weighing 37.4 CARATS is discovered in Botswana

As far as diamonds go, this one really is a cut above the rest. An 'astounding' half–pink jewel has been unearthed in the Karowe Mine in Botswana – and it weighs a whopping 37.41 carats (7.5g). The diamond is one inch long and has a 'sharp'...