Africa Raises the Stakes in the AI Power Race as Botswana and Nigeria Build Green Data Fortresses for Hyperscalers

The competition to host Africa’s next wave of digital infrastructure is no longer just about fibre networks or cloud licenses. It is about power. More specifically, who can offer low-cost, always-on, cleaner energy to hyperscalers hungry for land...

Botswana’s President set end-October deadline to secure De Beers

In a move poised to reshape Botswana's position in the global diamond sector, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced ambitions to secure a majority stake in the renowned diamond firm, De Beers, by the end of October 2025. Currently holding an...

WATCH: Wild Elephant Flips Tourists' Safari Boat In Botswana; Traps Woman Under Water

WATCH: Wild Elephant Flips Tourists' Safari Boat In Botswana; Traps Woman Under Water | Facebook @Namushanawa Nyambe In a shocking incident, a fun safari ride turned into a nightmare for tourists in Botswana's Okavango Delta when a massive wild...

Botswana’s Diamond Destiny: Time to take control

The sudden wealth pushed up the currency, strangled manufacturing, and left the country dangerously dependent on one resource. Economists later gave this syndrome a name: when resource wealth undermines the broader economy, you have Dutch Disease....

US data center operator, Dutch energy developer plan battery-backed Botswana data center

Netherlands-based energy developer AAAS Energy and US-based data center operator ChillMine Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new data center campus in Botswana. The facility would rely heavily on battery storage, with a...

Botswana: Diamond Shock, Policy Pivots, and Diversification Openings

By Africa Risk Control Southern Africa Desk – Botswana’s fundamentals (rule of law, low political risk, capable banks) still make it an attractive hub — but investors must now factor in a sharp commodity shock. Botswana, long seen as one of...

Création Botswana sends eight designers to France

Recently, Création Botswana hosted a Bon Voyage celebration at Alliance Française de Gaborone to honour the eight designers from cohort 2. The cohort are: Botho Chalebgwa, Candida Montsho, Boikanyo Molale, Sabine Matsheka, Moitshepi Mokaila,...

UAE delivers 91 tonnes of medical aid to help Botswana tackle health crisis

The UAE has flown 91 tonnes of critical medical aid to Botswana to bolster the African country's response to a growing healthcare crisis. The country's President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency in August over an acute shortage of...

UAE sends 91 tons of urgent medical aid to Botswana

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has provided urgent medical aid to Botswana following the medical emergency declared by President Duma Boko in August 2025. A total of 91 tons of essential medicines and medical supplies were sent to strengthen...

Masisi : over 70 women raped in MPATI, abandoned by their families

UAE delivers urgent medical aid to Botswana

The United Arab Emirates has delivered urgent medical aid to the Republic of Botswana in response to the medical emergency that was declared by Duma Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, in August 2025. The initiative demonstrates the UAE’s...

T20 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria Secure Convincing Win Over Botswana

Nigeria’s Men’s National Cricket Team, the Yellow Greens, delivered a commanding all-round performance to claim victory over Botswana in their latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier encounter. After winning the toss and electing to bat,...

Lotus starts infill drilling for Letlhakane in Botswana

Lotus Resources Limited has announced the initiation of a new drilling phase at its Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana. This drilling aims to enhance the existing Mineral Resource Estimate and generate metallurgical test samples that will...

Angry Elephant Tips Over Canoe And Rams Tourist Into Water In During Scary Encounter In Botswana (Video)

iStockphoto Audio By Carbonatix Millions of people head to Africa each year to go on safaris that allow them to get a glimpse of the many animals that call the continent home. However, some tourists in Botswana got a bit too up close and personal...

Nigeria beats Botswana by 44 runs in ICC T20 Africa Qualifiers semi-final

Nigeria secured a 44-run victory over Botswana in the 5th Place Play-off First Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final at the Takashinga Sports Club on Thursday, asserting their dominance in the contest. Batting first,...

Yellow Greens seek World Cup solace against Botswana

With their dream of qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka over, Nigeria’s male senior team, the Yellow Greens, will hope to end the qualifying tournament in a respectable position, as they face Botswana in the...

Botswana's president promotes unity, cooperation during Independence Day speech

GABORONE, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Duma Boko, president of Botswana, on Tuesday encouraged people to embrace unity and cooperation to safeguard and foster peace and harmony in the world. Boko made the remarks in a national address, broadcast live on...

Botswana Diamond Auction Collapse Highlights Growing Crisis in Global Market

An auction of nearly one million carats of diamonds in Botswana has collapsed, the latest sign of turmoil in the global precious stones trade. The failed sale underscores the growing challenges faced by African producers as synthetic stones gain...

Elephant charges at tourists, shoves woman underwater during safari in Botswana. Watch

An elephant in Botswana’s wetlands charged at a group of tourists during a safari canoe tour after they drifted too close to her babies. The incident took place on Saturday in the shallow water of the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most popular...

Zim border jumper in hot soup

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national, Brian Mpofu, spent his first night in a Botswana prison after illegally entering the country in 2022. Mpofu was arrested the day before Independence Day at Dumela Industrial by police patrolling the area. When...