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Botswana, Lesotho mull direct Air link to deepen economic ties

Botswana and Lesotho are considering the introduction of a direct air service between Gaborone and Maseru as the two countries seek to strengthen trade,...
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US consumers still want natural diamonds

Fresh research from De Beers suggests that natural diamonds continue to command strong consumer demand in the United States, a development that could provide...
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G4S losses narrow as turnaround efforts gain ground

G4S Botswana expects to substantially reduce its annual losses, offering shareholders the strongest indication yet that the security services company may be emerging from...
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Air Botswana puts route expansion on hold as fuel costs rise

Air Botswana has suspended plans to expand into new markets and revive previously closed routes, citing rising jet fuel prices and growing pressure on...
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StanChart sees ‘Perfect Storm’ as Diamond slump squeezes Botswana economy

Standard Chartered Bank Botswana says the country's economy faced a “perfect storm” in 2025 as weakness in the diamond sector, tight liquidity conditions and...
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Mining industry welcomes uranium discovery 

Botswana's mining industry has welcomed the uranium discovery at Eastport Critical Metals' Foley Uranium Project, with industry leaders saying it could support the country's...
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Botswana pins MICE ambitions on community-led tourism

Botswana's push to become a regional hub for conferences, exhibitions and business events will only succeed if the benefits extend beyond convention centres and...
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Botswana bets on P25.5 billion ‘new city’ to drive diversification

Botswana has launched construction of a P25.5 billion mixed-use development near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, marking one of the country's largest private-sector-led investments...
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Reserve valuation gains lift Govt’s savings account from the brink

Botswana’s fiscal savings account has staged a remarkable recovery after months of decline, with fresh Bank of Botswana figures showing a sharp rebound in...
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Botswana won the inflation battle in 2025, but food prices tell a different story

Botswana's fight against inflation appeared largely successful in 2025, with consumer price growth falling below the central bank's target range for a second consecutive...
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