Latest news and today's news from Botswana » Economy

... from Bing and Google News

Botswana , Thursday 16 April 2026

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/botswana-oman-sign-energy-and-mining-deals-to-deepen-economic-ties/ar-AA20QE5V
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for ...

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman

News channel or source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/national/botswana-seals-energy-mining-deals-with-oman/article_d174863d-0152-5cda-9534-dd50b302d5a7.html
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said.

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/botswana-launches-citizenship-program-boost-150640018.html
Published on: Friday 26 September 2025

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York NEW YORK (Reuters) -Botswana President Duma Boko said on ...

News Botswana » Economy: Mining slump a major reason for Botswana’s shrinking economy

News channel or source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2026-03-31-mining-slump-a-major-reason-for-botswanas-shrinking-economy/
Published on: Monday 30 March 2026

Botswana’s real GDP shrank 5.4% year on year in the fourth quarter of last year, data showed on Tuesday, mainly due to weakness in its mining sector.

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana Strengthens Economic Ties with Oman Through Strategic Deals

News channel or source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/3872745-botswana-strengthens-economic-ties-with-oman-through-strategic-deals
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Botswana's president secured significant agreements with Oman, focusing on mineral exploration, renewable energy, and oil storage, to diversify the economy beyond diamond mining. A 500-megawatt solar ...

News Botswana » Economy: Halfway Expansion Signals Economic Confidence

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/halfway-expansion-signals-economic-confidence/ar-AA20Rmg6
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

The expansion of Halfway Toyota Ngami in Maun reflects growing private sector confidence in Botswana's economic direction and a shared commitment to building a better future for Batswana, Minister for ...

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana: Diamond oversupply imperils country’s economy

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/406134/botswana-diamond-oversupply-imperils-countrys-economy/
Published on: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Botswana is the world’s second-largest diamond producer after Russia, and relies on the gems for about a third of its GDP. The southern African country held 12 million carats at the end of December, ...

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana bets on gas mining boost for flagging economy

News channel or source: https://www.mmegi.bw/news/botswana-bets-on-gas-mining-boost-for-flagging-economy/news
Published on: Sunday 12 April 2026

Industry experts and environmental watchdogs are worried about a lack of transparency around a flagship project – and warn of dire consequences for surrounding communities, wildlife, and ecosystems SE ...

News Botswana » Economy: Revamped Mpatlise App to Revitalise Agriculture

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/revamped-mpatlise-app-to-revitalise-agriculture/ar-AA1Zsx4n
Published on: Thursday 26 March 2026

The launch of the revamped Mpatlise Application signals a step in advancing Botswana's digital transformation and revitalising the agricultural sector.It also reflects Botswana's commitment to use ...

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana pitches investment opportunities to French firms amid diversification push

News channel or source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news/1004-54573-botswana-pitches-investment-opportunities-to-french-firms-amid-diversification-push
Published on: Friday 10 April 2026

Duma Gideon Boko visits France for economic and diplomatic engagements Business talks focus on investment, infrastructure, and digital sectors Visit comes as Europe seeks to strengthen strategic ...

News Botswana » Economy: Botswana signs energy and mining deals with Oman

News channel or source: https://www.news24.com/business/economy/botswana-signs-energy-and-mining-deals-with-oman-20260413-1108
Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

Botswana’s president has clinched multiple ‌agreements with Oman, including on mineral exploration, oil ⁠storage infrastructure and renewable power, during a visit to the Gulf nation ⁠designed to ...