Botswana’s central bank left its main lending rate
The Bank of Botswana held its Monetary Policy Rate at 1.90% for the second policy meeting in[…]
Botswana Forecasts 2025 Diamond Recovery
Botswana's government is forecasting a recovery in the diamond market later this year, and a consequent expansion[…]
De Beers seals sales and mining contract with Botswana
De Beers, the world’s leading diamond producer by value, has concluded negotiations with the Botswana government on[…]
Botswana’s leader says diamond deal reached with De Beers
Botswana’s president Duma Boko, who swept to power in October elections, said his government has reached a[…]
Botswana Diamonds uncovers new kimberlite targets using AI
Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling comments that these discoveries, in a few short months, are a major[…]
Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy
Botswana holds main interest rate as diamond slump saps economy
Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1,000 carats at Karowe mine in Botswana
Lucara Diamond has dug up a 1,094 carat diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana.
$300m Loan to Boost Okavango Diamond Purchases
Botswana’s state-owned diamond marketing company will increase its borrowing to fund additional rough purchases. Finance Minister Peggy[…]
Namibia bemoans popularity of lab-grown diamonds on global market
Namibia is one of Africa's top five diamond exporters, right behind Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.
Botswana aims to negotiate bigger stake in HB Antwerp diamond dealer
Botswana intends to renegotiate its proposed purchase of a stake in Belgian gem dealer HB Antwerp to[…]