Botswana’s Bold Vision for the Creative Economy

Govt pledges investment and reforms at 2025 Arts Pitso Creatives want existing NACoB Board dissolved GOSEGO MOTSUMI  The government is positioning the creative industry at the heart of its economic diversification agenda. This was the nub of the message of …

De Beers secures new diamond deal with Botswana

Diamond mining giant De Beers Group has completed negotiations with the Government of Botswana to establish a new ten-year sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production until 2033. The agreement also includes a 25-year extension of Debswana’s …

De Beers confirms Botswana sales deal finalised

DE BEERS confirmed on Monday it had finalised talks on a rough diamond sales deal with the Botswana government and on extending mining licences for its joint venture there to 2054. The 85%-owned Anglo American company told Reuters there would “be a signing …

Botswana and De Beers Seal 10-year Diamond Sales Deal

Botswana, De Beers reach diamond sales deal

The government of Botswana and South African diamond firm De Beers say they have reached a new, 10-year sales agreement following talks that had dragged on since 2019. Analysts say the diamond industry is sure to welcome the deal, as Botswana, after Russia …

Botswana’s media challenges, contributions and the fight for credibility

While there are certainly challenges, such a sweeping generalisation overlooks the critical role that the country’s media continues to play in shaping national discourse, holding power to account and promoting social responsibility. From the onset, it is …

De Beers inks new sales agreement with Botswana

Anglo American's diamond arm, De Beers, has struck a deal with Botswana after protracted negotiations. The deal comprises a new sales agreement, an extension of mine licences, and a commitment to cooperate...

Government Of The Republic Of Botswana And De Beers Conclude Negotiations On Rough Diamond Sales Agreement

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 February 2025 - The Government of the Republic of Botswana ("GRB") and De Beers Group ("De Beers") are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations focused on establishing a …

Old Mutual Botswana appoints Priscillah Ndadi as Chief Executive Officer

04-02-25 / Chris Smit Old Mutual Botswana appoints Priscillah Ndadi as Chief Executive Officer Gaborone - Old Mutual Botswana has announced the appointment of Priscillah Ndadi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February 2025. Old …

Botswana, De Beers reach diamond sales agreement after years of negotiations

Gaborone, Botswana —  The government of Botswana and South African diamond firm De Beers say they have reached a new, 10-year sales agreement following talks that had dragged on since 2019. Analysts say the diamond industry is sure to welcome the deal, as …