Botswana

Namibia and Botswana sign eight agreements to solidify bilateral ties

Pictured: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed President Duma Boko to State House for the Second Session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission. (Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) Namibia and Botswana have signed eight new agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two neighboring countries during the second session of the Bi-National Commission. Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, noted that the agreements signal a renewed commitment to strategic partnership and […]

13 October, 2025

Africa

Botswana enforces 24% local ownership rule in mining sector

The Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana (Source: Lucara Diamond) Botswana has officially enforced a new regulation requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government decides not to take the share itself, the Ministry of Minerals and Energy confirmed on Friday. The rule, which came into effect on 1 October, is part of amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act aimed at […]

13 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Hosts Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission

Namibia is hosting the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek until 10 October, concluding with a Heads of State Summit co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko. Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo said the event will review cooperation across diplomatic, economic, social, and security sectors, with several bilateral agreements expected to be signed.

7 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho BNC

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho commisi yelongelokumwe yo pashiwana pokati ka Botswana–Namibia. Oshongalele osho tashi ningilwa mo Windhoek (BNC) ota shihovele nena 6–10 October. Olopota ya pitifwa mombelewa yomupresident oya ulika kutya, okudja nena fiyo 08 October, oshongalele ota shikakufwa ombinga kovanambelewa vopombada, omanga mo 09 October, ta shika kufwa ombinga kee minister nomo 10 October, oshongalele ota shika kalwa komutwe woshilongo Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, onga omunashipundi […]

6 October, 2025

Local

Three years on: Paratus has used Equiano to shape SADC connectivity landscape

Paratus Group Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, assists with the landing of the Equiano cable in Swakopmund, Namibia, 2022 14 July 2025 - Three years after the Equiano subsea cable landed in Swakopmund, Namibia, in June 2022, pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group has leveraged its capacity to reshape the connectivity landscape across Southern Africa. As the landing partner for Equiano in Namibia, Paratus was uniquely positioned to drive […]

14 July, 2025

Africa

Botswana’s settles case with Bridgette Motsepe

Botswana’s government and businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe have reached a High Court–backed settlement to resolve the long-running “Butterfly” case. The agreement includes a formal apology from the state and the withdrawal of previously filed fraud, corruption, and money-laundering claims. The settlement, mediated through a court consent order, follows an investigation by Cherie Blair’s Omnia Strategy law firm, which found no evidence supporting the allegations. According to Daily Maverick, as part […]

1 July, 2025

Oshiwambo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ota ka talelapo ko South Africa

Omu President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ote li tumupo pambelewa oku ka talelapo oshishiindalongo South Africa. Omukanda wa pitifilwa oikundaneki onghela okudja mombelewa yo mupresident, owati etalelepo lo mupresident ko South Africa ola landula eshi ali atalelapo nale oishiindalongo ikwao omo mwa kwatelwa Zambia, Botswana, na Mozambique osho sha ningilwe mu May. Etalelepo lo mupresident Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah ola talika tali tale noku lalakanena kee nghendabala doku longela kumwe noilyolongo oshoyo […]

20 June, 2025

Oshiwambo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ota katalelapo Botswana

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah nena ote lidenge olweendo okuya poushiindalongo po Botswana. Olopota ya pitifilwa oikundaneki onghela okudja mombelewa yo mupresident, oyati omuwiliki wa Namibia konima yetalelepo laye lo pambelewa mo Botswana ota ka twikila ondjila okuya ko Zambia. Olweendo talelepo lomupresident ola talika lili oshikando shaye oshi 2, okudja nghene aningile omupresident woshilongo mu March, naashi oshalandula eshi ali atalelapo oshikando sho tete oshilongo Angola oshivike shadileko.

15 May, 2025

Africa

Botswana Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Rising Inflation

Botswana’s central bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 1.90% for the third consecutive meeting, the bank announced on Thursday says CNBCAfrica. Inflation rose to 2.5% in January, up from 1.7% in December, but remains below the Bank of Botswana’s preferred range of 3% to 6% in the medium term. The country’s economy, heavily reliant on diamond exports, faced a contraction last year due to weakened global demand for […]

21 February, 2025