Latest news in Botswana? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Recent news from Botswana highlights several key developments:
Mining and Industrial Development: Mining chemicals manufacturer Kemcore received environmental clearance to build southern Africa’s first integrated battery minerals chemical complex at the Leupane Energy Hub and Industrial Park in central Botswana. The $140 million project will produce reagents for copper and cobalt mines in neighboring countries.
International Relations: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik concluded a historic state visit to Gaborone, during which Oman and Botswana signed nine bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.
Sports: In netball, the Botswana national team faced Zimbabwe in their Group One opener at the 2027 Netball World Cup qualifiers in Nairobi, Kenya, where Zimbabwe secured a 57-39 victory.