Business

De Beers output rises on Botswana strength 

De Beers’ rough diamond production rose in the first quarter of 2026, with Botswana’s mines again carrying most of the group’s output, even as...
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Banks widen lending margins, undercut BoB policy stance

Commercial banks are moving out of step with the Bank of Botswana, raising borrowing costs in ways that dilute the central bank’s recent policy...
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NexMetals boosts Selkirk case with improved Copper, Nickel recoveries

NexMetals Mining Corp. has reported improved metallurgical results at its Selkirk project in Botswana, strengthening the case for turning the past-producing mine into a...
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Botswana eyes new air routes 

Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana is planning to introduce three new air routes as part of efforts to strengthen connectivity, attract investment and grow...
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Letshego exits five East-West African markets

Letshego Africa Holdings Ltd. is exiting five African markets, deepening a retreat from regions that have already driven it into the red. The Gaborone-based...
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CCA clears AfriSam takeover

Botswana’s competition regulator has approved the takeover of AfriSam by West International New Building Materials, attaching conditions that seek to lock in domestic investment...
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Trade deficit widens

Botswana’s trade deficit widened sharply in February, highlighting the economy’s continued exposure to import surges and a narrow export base. Latest figures from Statistics Botswana...
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Air Botswana price hike raises fresh fears for tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) has warned that a new fuel surcharge introduced by Air Botswana risks undermining an already fragile...
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BVI strains under regional vaccine demand as FMD spreads

The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) is facing mounting pressure as foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks sweep across Southern Africa, driving demand for vaccines...
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Competition Authority blocks Bona Life deal over concentration fears

Competition and Consumer Authority has blocked a proposed acquisition by Debswana Pension Fund to buy a 50 percent stake in Bona Life Insurance, warning...
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