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Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The capital is Gaborone. The country has a population of about 2.6 million and is classified as an upper-middle-income economy. Botswana's economy has historically been driven by diamond mining, which accounts for a substantial share of export earnings and government revenue, making it one of the world's leading producers by value. The country is also developing its tourism sector, particularly wildlife tourism centred on the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, and has a significant beef export industry. The currency is the pula. Botswana operates as a parliamentary republic and is noted for its political stability, low levels of corruption and sound macroeconomic management since independence in 1966. The government has prioritised economic diversification to reduce dependence on diamonds, with efforts focused on financial services, technology and manufacturing. Botswana is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union and the Southern African Customs Union. The country has maintained strong diplomatic and trade relations within the region and has positioned itself as a hub for investment in southern Africa. Botswana's prudent fiscal policies and substantial foreign-exchange reserves have supported resilience during commodity price fluctuations.

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AI-driven exploration accelerates in Botswana's mineral sector

Aterian has started field exploration in Botswana's Kalahari Copper Belt under a new joint venture with AI-geology firm Lithosquare, combining hyperspectral imagery, geophysics and drilling to advance licences including PL199/2025, with soil sampling results expected in late July. Separately, Botswana Minerals says an AI review of legacy drill records over 50 years old uncovered previously unrecognised copper sulphide and altered copper minerals, pointing to a concealed mineralised corridor beneath Kalahari cover, with fully funded fieldwork planned for its northern licences.

Regional digital corridor extends into Botswana

Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe have switched on the first phase of a cross-border fibre corridor linking Zimbabwe to Botswana, Zambia and South Africa, with an initial capacity of 800 Gb; a second phase to Livingstone is due in September 2026, extending Paratus's regional network through Botswana.

Botswana's investment-grade rating central to African credit debate

Botswana remains one of only three African sovereigns, alongside Morocco and Mauritius, holding investment-grade credit ratings, a point raised as the African Union's new Africa Credit Rating Agency, launched in Mauritius, seeks to challenge perceived bias from the Big Three ratings agencies against African economies.

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Japan’s Marubeni acquires TiAuto
10th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Japan-based trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired South African automotive retail and services group TiAuto Investments. Founded in 1967, TiAuto is an automotive... 


A night view of the gold major Newmont’s Ahafo North project in Ghana
African mining sustainability gaining traction
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite some impressive sustainability gains in the mining sector over the past decade, sustainable mining industry body ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan says progress in Africa displays inconsistencies... 


The Sacu Tariff Board
10th July 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

In the age of the Internet, with enhanced search engine AI functionality, one would expect to find an answer to nearly any question in seconds. We already know that the answer to the “ultimate... 


Prospecting licences renewed, drilling under way for Power Metal’s Botswana project
Prospecting licences renewed, drilling under way for Power Metal’s Botswana project
6th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Power Metal Resources says drilling has begun as part of a 1 600 m core drilling programme targeting an initial five high-interest geological and geophysical targets on the eastern... 


Powertel, Paratus Zimbabwe switch on new digital highway
3rd July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The first phase of a landmark cross-border fibre project – a new high-capacity digital corridor to connect Zimbabwe to Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and the wider Paratus network across Southern... 


Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent
Pirtek Africa: Growing With the Continent
2nd July 2026

Africa is not short of opportunity, however it is short of reliability. Across mining operations, agricultural holdings, construction sites, manufacturing plants, forestry concessions and more, one... 


A map indicating the location of Aterian's projects in Morocco
Aterian, Lithosquare start joint exploration programmes in Morocco, Botswana
1st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed critical minerals exploration and development company Aterian says field operations have started under its recently established strategic joint venture with AI and geology company... 


Managing Director for Arcus GIBB Nigeria and Technical Executive for GIBB South Africa, Wiero Vogelzang
The Art Of Managing Complex Projects Beyond Sa Borders
1st July 2026

As infrastructure projects across Africa continue to grow in scale, complexity and regional significance, the ability to successfully deliver across borders is becoming a critical differentiator... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
AI review uncovers historic copper mineralisation targets for Botswana Minerals
30th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed Botswana Minerals has announced that an AI-driven review of legacy geological records identified primary copper sulphide and altered copper minerals in historical drill cores from holes... 


An image of Ria Govender
Ria Govender appointed Nersa acting chairperson
29th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Ria Govender as acting chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), from June 15 until the... 


ECA urges Southern Africa to strengthen economic resilience to better withstand external shocks
26th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) has called on countries in the region to accelerate regional integration, strengthen economic resilience... 


AI integration can help unlock legacy data, enhance mineral discovery
AI integration can help unlock legacy data, enhance mineral discovery
26th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As demand for critical minerals continues to increase globally, the need to explore for and identify mineral resources quicker than before has mounted, raising the need for integrated... 


Investors’ African blind spot
26th June 2026 By: Tara O’Connor

One of the many pertinent questions a panel interviewer asked me at the recent Cambridge Africa Business Conference was what has changed, and what do global investors consistently get wrong, about... 


PAUL ZIMNISKY 
Angola emerged as Africa’s second largest diamond producer by value in 2024, with a total diamond output worth $1.41-billion
Angola rivals Botswana as top diamond supplier
26th June 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Angola emerged as Africa’s second largest diamond producer by value in 2024, with a total diamond output worth $1.41-billion, marking a significant shift in the global diamond landscape that has... 


AVI KRAWITZ
The diamond industry is taking steps to give consumers assurance that the diamonds they purchase are ethically sourced and to give them the confidence to buy
Diamond industry at a turning point – expert
26th June 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The natural diamond industry’s legacy operating model of scarcity driving desire and desire driving price is under strain and as the industry moves forward, producers and traders confront pressures... 


An image of Arkle Resources chairperson John Teeling
Arkle describes its foray into Namibian uranium as an important development
23rd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Arkle Resources last year continued its strategy as a gold, zinc and lithium explorer, working in Ireland and Botswana, but highlights in a preliminary results statement for the year... 


Businesses adapt as diamond industry evolves
Businesses adapt as diamond industry evolves
23rd June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period, businesses across the pipeline are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing... 


Robin Birchall
Serval sets out exploration work programmes in Namibia, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire
19th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral exploration and development company Serval Resources has set out work programmes for its copper exploration projects in Namibia and Botswana. Following a budgeting review, the company has... 


Mike Teke
Africa cannot afford fragmented voices any longer, Mike Teke points out
19th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Africa cannot afford fragmented voices any longer, South Africa’s mining and energy leading light Mike Teke pointed out in an address at the Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines, where he highlighted the need... 


A generic image of the Kalahari Copper Belt
Galileo to sell Botswana copper licences, shifts focus to Zambia, Zimbabwe projects
17th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Copper and battery metals mining and exploration company Galileo Resources has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Virgo Business Solutions to ASX-listed Sandfire... 


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