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…
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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,…
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…
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…