Africa’s mineral-rich countries are moving quickly to unlock investment, diversify production and capture more value locally. Modernized mining codes and updated regulatory frameworks are giving investors clearer rules, more certainty and access to a wider range of critical minerals. By fostering transparency and strategic alignment, these reforms are not only attracting capital but also driving the development of downstream industries and positioning Africa as a key supplier for the global energy transition. New Laws, New Deals Liberia is preparing to introduce a new Mining Code within the next three months, creating a National Mining Company to increase state participation in…
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The University of Botswana (UB) has entered into a partnership with Sky Cloud (Pty) Ltd for the revitalisation and operation of the UB Conference Centre and Hotel under the internationally recognised Best Western Hotels & Resorts brand. The partnership, formalised through a lease agreement valued at approximately P4 million, was signed on the 26th of February 2026 between UB and Sky Cloud (Pty) Ltd, which will serve as the local operating partner. Through this arrangement, the facility will be operated under the Best Western franchise with operations scheduled to commence on the 2nd of March 2026. Speaking at the signing…
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Mr Matome Tsholetsa Malema, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) and a valued member of the De Beers Board, has passed away. Mr Malema was appointed to the De Beers Board in 2023, bringing deep operational expertise which drew on the considerable experience he gained from various operational roles at Debswana, including as General Manager. He was also passionate about sustainability and, as a member of the De Beers Sustainability Committee, provided valuable guidance across a range of sustainability matters and projects. Mr Malema will…
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) says it continues to monitor the supply of petroleum products into the country through the analysis of import volumes and volume reconciliations submitted by oil companies on monthly basis. Working together with the Ministry and the oil industry, the Authority is monitoring ongoing global geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as well as any regional supply constraints to ensure proactive supplier engagements and active supply planning. According to BERA, Botswana Oil (BOL) has confirmed commercial supply volumes of approximately 68 million litres for March 2026 equating to about 22days of national consumption, based on…
As climate volatility intensifies and global scrutiny on environmental governance increases, Botswana’s conservation model stands at a defining moment. Protecting wildlife alone is no longer sufficient; safeguarding natural capital now requires measurable systems, renewable energy transition and disciplined environmental accountability. The newly released 2025 Wilderness Botswana Impact Report positions the organisation not simply as a tourism operator, but as a long-term investor in the resilience, governance and future competitiveness of Botswana’s conservation economy. At the centre of this approach lies Wilderness’ global Impact framework, built on three interconnected pillars – Empower, Educate and Protect – recognising that environmental sustainability cannot…
Tsodilo Resources Limited, the Canadian mineral exploration company, has confirmed a significant rare earth and critical minerals discovery in Botswana, positioning Canada within an intensifying global competition led by the United States and China to secure strategic supply chains. According to the company, the high-grade deposit, found at the Gchwihaba Metals project, contains all 15 US-listed rare earth elements plus copper, cobalt, nickel, vanadium, and silver. The find follows systematic exploration of the C26 and C27 targets and confirms a high-grade polymetallic system located between 20 and 50 metres below the surface, a depth that could support commercial extraction if…
Botswana Air Access warmly welcomes the announcement by Proflight Zambia of its upcoming 3x-per-week, seasonal Lusaka-Livingstone–Maun service, set to launch in May 2026 and running until October 2026. This route will enhance Southern Africa’s air connectivity and support the shared vision of promoting tourism and economic growth across the region. Zambia is one of Botswana’s key regional partner markets, and this new service will strengthen business cooperation, tourism growth, investment opportunities, and cultural ties between our two countries. Proflight Zambia’s CEO, Anthony Irwin, shared the exciting news during the 55th AASA Annual General Assembly – highlighting the airline’s commitment to…
De Beers says diamond trading conditions continued to be challenging during the third quarter of the year with tariffs on goods entering the United States overshadowing green shoots seen earlier in 2025. The diamond major stated in its Q3 2025 update that however production increased to 7.7 million carats. “The improvement in rough diamond demand seen during the first half of 2025 was undermined by new US tariffs on diamond imports from India,” De Beers said. India remains the main cutting centre for natural diamonds and the US remains the largest end-market for diamond jewellery. “There was a positive development…
Government and De Beers Group have announced the inaugural cohort of graduates selected for the International Graduate Development Programme (IGDP), which has formally commenced. This milestone marks the start of one of several pioneering initiatives under the landmark Sales Agreement signed in February 2025. The IGDP offers high-achieving Batswana graduates a two-year international placement across De Beers Group’s global operations. Participants will gain world-class skills, global exposure and leadership development, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to Botswana’s future workforce and international presence. The graduates selected as part of the first cohort reflect the breadth of Botswana’s emerging talent, spanning disciplines…
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways say they have launched codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with more set to be added in the near future. Kenya Airways customers can book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, as well as to 10 destinations connecting through the award-winning Hamad International Airport. Similarly, Qatar Airways customers now have access to eight destinations in Kenya Airways’ network, connecting through three daily flights between Doha and Nairobi. Passengers will be able to travel on these codeshare flights from 26 October 2025. Flights will be available for sale starting tomorrow, 21 October. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer,…