NexMetals Mining Corp., the TSX.V and NASDAQ listed mineral exploration outfit, says Selebi Main deposit in Botswana continues to exceed expectations. In a new update on the assay results from drill holes SMD-26-210, 212-W1, 213 and 214, the company revealed that a 11.15 metre interval of massive sulphides grading 7.65% CuEq (3.10% Cu, 2.21% Ni) was intersected. Directors said this makes it one of the most significant sulphide intercepts drilled at Selebi Main while confirming an emerging kilometre-scale trend of thick, high-grade massive sulphides, extending beyond the 2024 MRE. The company added that all four drill holes intersected sulphide mineralisation, including multiple…
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Unik Construction Engineering, the local construction and engineering solutions company, has successfully completed and delivered Morupule B Coal Shed Project to the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC). The engineering firm stated that executing these complex works safely within a live operating environment without disruption to ongoing power station operations, is a testament to its team’s meticulous planning and technical excellence. “We are proud to announce the successful completion of the Morupule B Coal Shed Project for the Botswana Power Corporation, a monumental milestone that highlights Unik Construction Engineering’s capacity to execute complex, large-scale industrial infrastructure,” the company said in a Facebook…
As demand for critical minerals accelerates and governments push to capture more value from their resources, African banks and investors are stepping into larger roles financing the projects that will define the continent’s next mining era. The latest example came in July, when Kropz subsidiary Kropz Elandsfontein secured a R200 million loan from Ubuntu-Botho Investments, the indirect controlling shareholder of African Rainbow Capital, to strengthen its phosphate mining operations in South Africa’s Western Cape. The transaction reflects growing confidence among domestic investors in Africa’s mining sector and signals a broader trend: regional capital is increasingly moving from the sidelines into the…
Travellers who wish to visit the United States will from August 1 process their visa applications in South Africa after the President Donald Trump’s administration decided to close its visa processing operations in Botswana. In an update, the Ministry of International Relations stated that “from this date, routine non immigrant and all immigrant visa services for Botswana nationals and residents will be processed by the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa.” Visa applications will continue to commence online, with subsequent processing undertaken at the regional centre in Johannesburg. Detailed information on this new alignment, including appointment scheduling and payment…
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) has been awarded a blanket tarriff hike by the regulator following a public hearing early this year. In a statement announcing the increase, Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) said electricity tariffs will increase by a uniform 9% across all consumer categories for the 2026/27 financial year. The Authority stated adjustment will be across all consumer categories including the hard hit households and “the revised tarrifs will take effect from 00:01 hours on August 1, 2026.” However, BERA advised that for large power users such as commercial and industrial customers, maximum demand will be determined using…
De Beers has taken a decision to suspend operations at its key mine in South Africa as part of its strategy toreduce costs amid prolonged slump in the diamond market. The diamond miner said in an update that it wasalso setting out a number of planned portfolio and organisational changes to ensure an efficient cost base that strengthens resilience in the near-term. De Beers also stated that global rough diamond production is now decreasing, with rough diamond tradingconditions expected to remain challenging in the near-term due to cyclical and industry-specific factors.Therefore, it said consistent with recent actions to improve business…
Set within the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve’s Mara Triangle, Wilderness Mara opens its doors as a fully rebuilt safari camp that seamlessly blends exceptional wildlife encounters, authentic hospitality and a deep commitment to conservation. The opening marks an exciting new chapter in Wilderness’ East African journey, strengthening its presence in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Framed by the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment, the camp occupies a prime position, offering outstanding year-round game viewing. Guests can encounter resident lion prides, large elephant herds, and even critically endangered Eastern black rhino, while the world-famous Great Migration brings over a million wildebeest and zebra…
Botswana Minerals plc says its AI-assisted review of historical exploration data has confirmed its copper geological model on the company’s licences, identifying chalcopyrite, a primary copper sulphide, in historical drill core from holes originally drilled in the search for uranium and diamonds. The AIM- and Botswana Stock Exchange-listed copper and diamond explorer stated that alongside the primary chalcopyrite, the historical records show altered copper minerals, including malachite and chrysocolla. The company said in a market update that together, these directly confirm the AI-generated target corridors and strengthen the model for concealed copper and base metal mineralisation beneath Kalahari cover. The…
Wilderness Namibia’s latest Impact Report demonstrates the significant contribution that its conservation tourism model has made to Namibia’s economy, communities and conservation landscape over the past decade. Operating seven camps across some of the country’s most iconic wilderness areas, Wilderness Namibia’s long-term commitment to conservation tourism has generated measurable benefits for both people and nature. Between 2016 and 2025, the business paid more than NAD 301 million to Government, NAD 72 million to local communities, and over NAD 690 million to employees, while spending more than NAD 1.5 billion on goods and services sourced from Namibian businesses. The report highlights how…
Wilderness Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp, set in the remote Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park – managed by African Parks in partnership with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife – have reopened for the 2026 season. From June to October, guests once again have the opportunity to experience one of Africa’s last truly wild places, where unforgettable wildlife encounters bring the safari experience to life. Set within 28,000 hectares of private wilderness, the camps are surrounded by sweeping grasslands threaded with wetland channels. Known as the Plains of Plenty, the Busanga Plains are home to more than 55…