President Duma Boko’s April 2026 visit to Muscat secured deals on joint mineral exploration, oil storage and renewable power, part of a deliberate push beyond diamonds.
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Exploration Intensifies in the Kalahari Copperbelt
UK-listed Aterian plc began a 90 km2 soil geochemistry survey over its Namib licences in Botswana’s Kalahari Copperbelt in April 2026, ahead of larger-scale drilling.
Botswana’s Cement Gambit: Leveraging Fly-Ash for Industrialisation
Cheetah Cement announced a 19-hectare dry-process plant in April 2026, using fly-ash and nickel slag to make 800,000 tonnes a year, cutting imports and creating about 515 jobs.
Inflation Ticks Up but Stays Within Target
The Bank of Botswana reported headline inflation rose from 4.0% to 4.2% in March 2026, driven by higher transport and food costs, but still comfortably inside the target band.
Chobe Connect: Turning a Tourist Town into a Cross-Border Logistics Hub
Kasane has long been a place tourists pass through rather than build in. Chobe Connect, a March 2026 investor conference, sets out to change that.
Kazungula Bridge Authority Finally Gets Off the Ground
Botswana and Zambia signed a February 2026 addendum to establish the Kazungula Bridge Authority, hosted on Botswana’s side, to run the bridge and its one-stop border post.
Budget Blues: Botswana’s Plan to Replace Diamond Dependence
Botswana’s February 2026 budget projects 3.1% growth while warning debt could pass 40% of GDP as diamond revenues fall – and asks the private sector to carry diversification.
Botswana Seeks Russian Capital for Rare Earths and Gems
Botswana announced in January 2026 that it will open an embassy in Moscow and invite Russian investors into rare earths and diamonds, widening its roster of partners.
Munya Chimba: Driving Africa’s Logistics and Retail Revolution
Munya Chimba is not just a business leader - he is a force reshaping logistics and retail across Southern Africa. From starting as an accounts clerk to establishing SITT Group, Chimba’s journey is a blueprint in strategic vision, operational excellence, and bold...