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Cautious but confident: Kenewendo is leading the rebound in the minerals sector
Growth set to rise as mining powers back

Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, says natural diamond sales in the world’s most important market, the United States, are up by as much as six percent this year, following two years of contraction, while in non-diamonds, government’s new exploration company has kicked off a campaign to regain ground in copper while hunting for gold, critical minerals and others.

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State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

If the court decides to grant bail to Mahalapye Magistrate Kedirileng Moruakgomo, it should impose conditions that protect her alleged victims, court was told.

The Youth Olympics team had a send-off ceremony on Monday. PIC: BNOC

Female-dominated team leaves for Youth Olympics

Female athletes take centre stage as Botswana’s six-member team departs for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, with girls accounting for four of the six athletes selected for the global event.

Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a towed howitzer FH-70 at a front line, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas Region, Ukraine July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale has confirmed that 15 Botswana citizens are missing, three have been injured and one is incarcerated in Ukraine.

According to Naseem Lahri, Botswana should begin viewing its cultural and intellectual resources PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Lucara Botswana Managing Director, Naseem Lahri, has called for greater investment in human capability, saying the country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy will depend on its ability to turn education, creativity, and innovation into economic value.

Shaba Stele

Shaba Stele in near-quit breakthrough

Many artists hit a wall where quitting feels smarter than continuing and in 2018, Shaba Stele stood at that exact edge.

Official unveiling of Quali med house

Quali-Med Laboratories unveils new dawn in healthcare

What began as a one-person laboratory operating from a single room has blossomed into a healthcare enterprise employing approximately 100 people across its group of companies.

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BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

Batswana living in the United States of America are looking beyond their borders for ways to give back to their homeland, with a diaspora organisation seeking to turn professional expertise, investment and international connections into opportunities to advance Botswana’s development.

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Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

The Office of the Ombudsman is set to conduct an assessment of Botswana Prison Service facilities to evaluate the service’s compliance with the rule of law and human rights standards.

Tonota District Council also proposed introducing accessible digital payment platforms such as Smega, Orange Money, and MyZaka

Tonota Council pushes for results-driven service delivery

Tonota District Council (TDC) has resolved to strengthen service delivery, promote local economic development, and improve institutional efficiency following the recent five-day strategic planning retreat.

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