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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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Khoemacau holds output steady as grade gains offset lower volumes

MMG Limited’s Khoemacau Copper Mine opened 2026 with production largely unchanged, as improved ore grades helped counter weaker underground volumes. Copper output for the...
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Botswana courts tourism capital as red tape and land delays bite

Botswana is stepping up its pitch to tourism investors but policy friction is still slowing deals. At the HATAB conference in Maun, industry leaders pointed...
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IMF sees fragile recovery for Botswana in 2026

Botswana’s economy is set for a rebound in 2026, but the recovery may prove short-lived as global shocks weigh on momentum across Southern Africa. The...
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Gov’t Struggles to clear fuel debt 

Government has reiterated its difficulties in settling outstanding payments to oil companies, as rising global crude oil prices continue to strain the National Petroleum...
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Botswana, Oman mega solar project takes Off in Maun 

Construction of the 500MW solar PV plant and battery storage project in Maun has taken off, with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) expecting the development...
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Diamond price drop drags mining inflation lower

A decline in diamond prices weighed on Botswana’s mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy’s continued exposure to global commodity...
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Choppies rings the till, hands shareholders 1 Thebe

Choppies Enterprises Limited has opted for a modest shareholder payout, declaring a dividend of 1.0 thebe per share for the six months ended December...
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