The Botswana Ministry of Minerals and Energy has granted TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals Corp a mining licence for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project. The mining licence is valid for 15 years... 

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered a 1 094 ct rough diamond from its Karowe mine, in Botswana. This is the sixth diamond weighing more than 1 000 ct to be recovered at the mine... 

TSX-V-listed Giyani Metals on Thursday announced the appointment of Charles FitzRoy as CEO and president, replacing Danny Keating who is leaving the company. In a statement, the developer of the... 

Australia-listed Belararox has announced a binding agreement to acquire a large, 4 286 km² exploration package in the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana. The Kalahari Copper Belt hosts several... 

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has reported that its latest drilling has intersected some of the thickest continuous zones of mineralisation to date, with this thicker mineralisation starting as... 

Following the conclusion of a share purchase agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Atlantis Metals, in Botswana, in April, Aim-listed Aterian has completed initial target generation using... 

Mining companies South32, Orion Minerals, Perenti and DRA Global have received awards for transforming communities in Africa during the 2024 Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)... 

Amid growing global demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, graphite, manganese and iron, Zimbabwe is increasingly becoming a focal point for mining activities, says mining consultancy... 

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 

That the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded, and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those... 

Original-equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Phakalane, Botswana. Barloworld Equipment has had a presence in Botswana since... 

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 

Botswana's State-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) seeks a $300-million credit facility from local banks to support larger volumes of diamond purchases, Finance Minister Peggy Serame said on... 

Leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry Integrated Pump Technology will highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor at Electra Mining Africa, solidifying... 

There’s nothing like being at an Olympic event to really savour it – to measure it, to cherish it and to ‘feel it’.  I was lucky enough to have tickets for the Stade de France track and field.... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir modular wheeled plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining Africa. Highlights include Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems... 

Integrated Pump Technology, a leading provider of pump solutions to the mining industry, will use Electra Mining Africa to highlight its recent appointment as an official Godwin distributor and... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 

In today’s interconnected world, pursuing sustainable development has become increasingly important for societies everywhere. With its diverse ecosystems, rapid urbanisation and growing population,... 

Canadian diamond miner Lucara Diamond Corp has recovered an “exceptional” 2 492 ct diamond from its Karowe mine, in Botswana. Detected and recovered by the company’s Mega Diamond Recovery X-Ray... 

The risk of Mpox transmission in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries remains lower than in many traveller source markets, and typical tourist activities do not put travellers at... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, visitors will be attracted to the Weir stand by innovations such as the Weir Modular Wheeled Plant (WMWP), a fully mobile crushing and screening... 

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds (BOD), which holds exploration licences in Botswana and South Africa, has started with an AI programme on its Botswana database, which will assist in a comprehensive... 

Telecommunications and managed services provider Seacom is celebrating 15 years since inception, reflecting back on the evolution of its, and Africa’s, information and communication technology and... 

Botswana intends to renegotiate its proposed purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to double the size of its shareholding at no extra cost following the downturn in the diamond... 

A group of Chinese companies led by China Harbour Engineering Co has won a contract to build a 100 MW solar plant in Botswana, the country’s second utility-scale renewables facility. China Harbour... 

Botswana plans to reduce spending on new vehicles and travel for government officials and may delay some capital projects to deal with a slump in diamond revenues, according to its finance... 

Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp sold 76 387 ct of diamonds, generating $41.3-million in revenue, during the second quarter ended June 30. The company recovered 92 419 ct of diamonds at a grade... 

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has announced a restructured board and senior management team to accelerate the development of its Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi, and to advance its Letlhakane... 

Aim-listed Botswana Diamonds has undertaken a placing and subscription with existing and new investors to raise £250 000 through the issue of new ordinary shares. This includes a cash subscription... 

Persistently high youth unemployment rates and some of the highest levels of inequality globally have led financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to rank South Africa twenty-ninth out of 31... 

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that it is to introduce a direct flight between Cape Town, South Africa, and Gaborone, Botswana. The new service will commence on... 

London-listed Kavango Resources has identified several new, previously unknown induced polarisation (IP) zones at its Nara gold exploration project, in Zimbabwe, in addition to further extensions... 

London-listed Kavango Resources has engaged advisers for a planned secondary listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), in Zimbabwe, and has appointed Thamsanqa Mpofu chairperson of its... 

Water treatment solutions company WEC Water recently secured and successfully completed a project for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning of the largest... 

Sales of rough diamonds at Debswana Diamond Company fell 49.2% in the first half of 2024, according to data released by the Botswana central bank late on Wednesday, as the downturn in the global... 

Gaia Fund Managers is raising $200-million for investment in African renewable energy plants and power grids with the assistance of Apex Group. The money will be raised through the Gaia Africa... 

In this article, conflict management and development practice Concentric Alliance (CA) executive director Dr Renosi Mokate and senior associate Ramabina Mahapa write that mining companies with... 

Resource exploration and development company Altona has exercised its option to acquire the Sesana copper/silver project, in Botswana. Further to the signature of a binding option agreement with... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency, has proposed new raw water abstraction tariff/charges for the new financial year of... 

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has intersected more uranium mineralisation at the Letlhakane project in Botswana, it confirms in its latest results from 24 holes drilled on site. The company has,...