Wilderness’ DumaTau, a camp located in Botswana’s Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, has taken the No. 2 spot in the Best Resorts in the World, and has been named the Best Resort in the Rest of Africa category, in the 2025 US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. These annual awards spotlight the world’s most exceptional travel experiences, as celebrated by Condé Nast Traveler’s discerning readers and Wilderness guests. In the USA, more than 750,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers took part in the survey, and nearly 200,000 readers shared their travel experiences and knowledge in the UK edition of the Readers’ Choice…
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Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) has announced the return of its flagship Local Supplier Expo, set to take place from 26–27 June 2025 in Maun. Now in its second year, the Expo stands as a testament to OWS’s enduring commitment to building a sustainable tourism value chain anchored in citizen economic empowerment, inclusive procurement, and transformational partnerships. More than an event, the Expo reflects OWS’s belief that partnering for progress – by investing in local suppliers and fostering shared growth – is fundamental to building a thriving, resilient tourism economy rooted in local ownership. Following the success of its inaugural edition…
NexMetals Mining Corp. says it has changed its name from “Premium Resources Ltd.” to “NexMetals Mining Corp.” The Name Change was approved at the Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders held on June 3, 2025. As a result, the company’s common shares will commence trading at the market open today on the TSX Venture Exchange under the new symbol “NEXM”. NEXM CEO, Morgan Lekstrom, said this change fits with our new strategic direction to become a leading critical metals company, actively contributing to the global supply chain of copper, nickel, and cobalt. “It highlights our path to reinvigorate and reestablish…
The Wilderness Impact Challenge 2025 has attracted bold, forward-thinking ideas from across the globe, all aimed at advancing wildlife conservation in Africa. Launched in December 2024, the initiative has sought innovative solutions to address human-wildlife conflict, encouraging creative approaches that promote coexistence and drive lasting change. With a USD 100,000 prize dedicated to bringing the winning idea to life, the competition received more than 140 submissions. After careful evaluation, the Trust has now selected the Top 4 finalists, each offering groundbreaking potential to reshape conservation efforts on the continent. They are: Wild Entrust, Terrasense, Ele-Collection Enterprises, and Xeroth AI. Each…
De Beers Group has announced Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s 200 metres Olympic gold medallist and World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year 2024, as its Global Ambassador, marking the start of a unique collaboration that celebrates both his athletic achievements and the transformative power of natural diamonds. The collaboration builds on Botswana’s remarkable journey over more than five decades to become a world-leading diamond producer, which has in turn transformed the prospects for its people. The longstanding diamond partnership between the Government of Botswana and De Beers has seen the country use its resource wealth for economic development, and the creation…
Wilderness has revealed the transformed Tubu Tree and Little Tubu camps, nestled deep within the heart of the Okavango Delta’s Hunda Island in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Jao Reserve. These iconic camps have been thoughtfully re-invented to offer guests an enhanced, intimate bush experience amidst one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas. “The redesign of Tubu Tree stands as a testament to our passion; a proud endeavour that embodies our vision for these camps, noted Jao Reserve Co-owner, Cathy Kays. “The new camps are wilderness sanctuaries that celebrate the untamed beauty of Hunda Island and the Delta’s abundant biodiversity. The design, architecture and overall…
Anglo American says it plans to implement a number of major structural changes to accelerate delivery against its strategic priorities of operational excellence, portfolio simplification, and growth key amongst them divesting from De Beers The global mining group said it is looking to either divest or demerge from its diamond unit in order to improve strategic flexibility for both De Beers and Anglo American. Chief Executive of Anglo American, Duncan Wanblad pointed out that decision to focus the company’s portfolio in world-class resource asset base in copper and premium iron ore – while retaining crop nutrients optionality at Woodsmith –…
De Beers Group says it is relocating the De Beers Group Auctions business headquarters from Singapore to Botswana. According to De Beers, the relocation supports its focus on streamlining its operations and enhancing the efficiency of its activities, while also facilitating further development of the diamond sector in Botswana. De Beers Group’s decision to relocate its Auctions headquarters to Gaborone reinforces its commitment to developing Botswana’s diamond industry. It also reflects confidence in the country’s capabilities and growth agenda. De Beers Global Sightholder Sales moved from the United Kingdom to Botswana in 2013, and has now operated successfully in Gaborone…
De Beers says the provisional value of rough diamond sales for the third sales cycle of 2024 stood at $445 million during its third circle of 2024. According to the mining company, the provisional rough diamond sales figure quoted for Cycle 3 represents the expected sales value for the period and remains subject to adjustment based on final completed sales. De Beers Group CEO, Al Cook said in a statement that many diamond businesses are continuing to take a cautious approach to purchases amidst the uncertain economic landscape and the slow pace of growth in China. “However, we saw a…
First National Bank of Botswana says it has extended financing to two energy projects in the country as part of sustainable finance. The bank said Rand Merchant Botswana (RMB), its Corporate and Investment division, announced Green Building Loan for Barloworld Equipment Botswana, at the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited Bell Ringing Ceremony, signaling a significant milestone in sustainable finance. “RMB has facilitated and financed a 5-year Green Building Loan for Barloworld Equipment Botswana, enabling the company to achieve a 51% increase in Energy Efficiency, a 29% reduction in Water Usage, and a 31% decrease in Embodied Energy in Materials,” FNB said…