Botswana

Botswana

Lucara Diamond's Latest 1,080-Carat Discovery Boosts Botswana's Diamond Revenue Prospects

The 1,080.1 carat diamond, measuring an impressive 82.2 x 42.8 x 34.2mm, is a Type IIa top white gem of exceptional quality. Discovered in the Coarse XRT unit at Karowe, the diamond was obtained throu

Aug 09, 2023
Botswana
Botswana's Diamond Model: A Blueprint for African Countries Eyeing Gem Success

The multi-year deal between Botswana and De Beers will significantly increase the supply of precious stones to the country. As other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, explore their diamond resources,

 Aug 07, 2023
Botswana
Shumba Energy's Ambitious Energy Projects to Revolutionize Southern Africa's Power Deficit

With these various energy projects in the advanced stage of development, Shumba Energy is poised to have a significant impact on the energy sector in Southern Africa. As the region grapples with a gro

 Aug 02, 2023
Companies
Audit Challenges Extend Star Africa's Wait

Star Africa Corporation, a sugar manufacturer, has announced a further delay in the publication of its full-year financial results. The company has revised its expected publication date from the initi

 Jul 31, 2023
Botswana
Lucara Diamond's Karowe Underground Expansion Project: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Value

The project is now expected to commence production in the first half of 2028, a year later than previously planned. Capital costs have also increased by 25% to $683 million.

 Jul 19, 2023
Companies
Choppies' Kamoso Acquisition to Boost Liquor Sales, Hardware Growth and Supply Chain Efficiencies

Choppies Enterprises, the Botswana retail giant, has announced the acquisition of a 76% stake in Kamoso Africa for P2 a share of the issued ordinary shares of Kamoso Group plus taking over shareholder

 Jul 12, 2023
Botswana
Engen Botswana Posts Strong Financial Results for 2022

Engen Botswana, the leading petrochemical investment and property operation company in Botswana, has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2022. The company recorded an impr

 Jul 05, 2023
A Tale of Financial Woes: Seed Co’s FY Profit More than Halve

Agricultural concern outfit, Seed Co International Limited, a leading certified seed company involved in the breeding, multiplication, and distribution of mainly hybrid seed varieties, recorded a sign

Jul 04, 2023
Minergy Secures Funding for Resumption of Mining Operations in Botswana

The funding will be used to repay the overdue balances to Jarcon Opencast Mining Botswana (Pty) Ltd, which will enable Minergy to continue operations in a reduced sales environment.

May 24, 2023
Lucara's Underground Challenge: Early Delays and Diamond Pricing Woes Test Expansion Vision at Karowe

According to GlobalData, Botswana is the world's second-largest producer of diamonds, with output of 24,810kct in 2022, up by 8% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from Botswana decrease

May 15, 2023
BDC Records Growth in Half-Year Earnings

The Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) released its unaudited results for the 6 months ending 31 December 2022, recording a 14% increase in revenue to P168 million (USD16.8 million). The s

May 15, 2023