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Monday, November 02, 2026

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.

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy,Pauline Dikuelo 02 November 2026

Cautious but confident: Kenewendo is leading the rebound in the minerals sector

Thamaga man charged with unlawful wounding

A couple's night out in Thamaga ended with a 27-year-old man of Goo-Kgosingboseja Ward arrested and charged with unlawful wounding.

Pini Bothoko | 03 November 2026

Two die in head-on collision

Pini Bothoko | 03 November 2026

Police hunt herder over alleged girlfriend-related attack

Pini Bothoko | 03 November 2026

Molepolole police hunt eloper after mob assault

Pini Bothoko | 03 November 2026

BOFEPUSU condemns passport fee hike

Pini Bothoko | 03 November 2026

Palapye gears up for second annual Pride march

staff writer | 03 November 2026

Growth set to rise as mining powers back

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy,Pauline Dikuelo | 02 November 2026

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.

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 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.

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.

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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Thamaga man charged with unlawful wounding

Two die in head-on collision

Police hunt herder over alleged girlfriend-related attack

Molepolole police hunt eloper after mob assault

BOFEPUSU condemns passport fee hike

Palapye gears up for second annual Pride march

Growth set to rise as mining powers back

State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

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

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Shaba Stele in near-quit breakthrough

Quali-Med Laboratories unveils new dawn in healthcare

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

BBS Bank and Debswana sign Memorandum Of Understanding to assist SMEs

Embrace UDC direct members, BNF faithfuls urged