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Beyond Soil Carbon: Boomitra launches first Biomass Carbon Removal Project
Boomitra’s Oasis Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Project tackles woody bush encroachment in Botswana, restores grazing lands, delivers durable carbon removal SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boomitra, a global...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Post Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media Briefing
Members of the media, thank you for joining me today. It is a great privilege to address you following the tabling of the Department of Agriculture’s 2025/26 Budget Vote. This is a pivotal moment, not only for the department but for the broader...

Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...

U.S. Tariffs Threaten African Economies
(MENAFN) A Ghanaian economic analyst has warned that African nations are set to experience harmful effects due to the current tariff conflict instigated by the United States. Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist affiliated with the Institute for...

Mining Machinery Market to Reach USD 220 Billion by 2034, Driven by 5.5% CAGR Growth | Exactitude Consultancy
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mining machinery market is projected to grow from approximately USD 140 billion in 2024 to USD 220 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast...

Leviathan Gold Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire 100% Interest in Kalahari Copper, and Uranium Exploration Portfolio, Botswana
Leviathan Gold Partners with 1502656 B.C. LTD. for Strategic Investor Relations Campaign NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR...

Ford Southern Africa Recalls Vehicles
(MENAFN) The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a recall for 1,050 Ranger and Everest models in the region, prompted by a possible engine flaw that might cause the vehicles to shut off unexpectedly while in motion, the...

Ford takes back more automobiles in Africa over safety concerns
(MENAFN) Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has issued a recall for 1,050 Ranger and Everest models in the region due to a possible engine defect that may cause the vehicles to stall while driving, the company announced on Thursday. The...

National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on the recall of the Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) as notified by the suppliers. The production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026. Mercedes-Benz South Africa informed the...

Investing in a New Era - Transforming Mozambique’s Natural Resources to Spur Industrialisation and Regional Integration
The Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) is set to return for its 11th edition from 7-8 May 2025 at the International Conference Centre in Maputo. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MMEC 2025: Investing in a...

Founder and CEO of Averi Finance, Addresses Energy Cooperation at Powering Africa Summit 2025
Gaspar Lino, highlights energy cooperation in Southern Africa at PAS 2025, advocating for investment and innovative financing to drive sustainable projects. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a global context...

Wildscreen Festival, BBC Studios NHU & Botswana Ignite to Partner on Wildlife Film & TV Festival in Botswana this June
Charity teams up with BBC Studios Natural History Unit and Botswana Ignite for country’s first international wildlife film and TV industry event BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wildscreen has announced Maun,...

Jewelry Market Trends 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Changing Consumer Preferences
Jewelry Market Trends 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Changing Consumer Preferences HARWICH PORT, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global jewelry industry is undergoing significant transformations in 2025,...

MEC Ivan Meyer welcomes lifting of ban on vegetable exports to Botswana
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Minister Meyer said, “This move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs...

Southstone Announces Strategic Diversification With Botswana Uranium Acquisition, While Advancing Oena Diamond Mine
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southstone Minerals Limited (“Southstone”) (TSXV – SML) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) dated 18 February 2025, with Afrium...

Zotus Group Signs Landmark MOU with Government of Botswana to Develop a Multi-Billion Dollar “Dubai-Style” Kalahari City
Zotus Group has signed a MOU with the Government of Botswana to develop Kalahari City, a special economic zone designed to transform the country’s economy. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The...

ReconAfrica Provides a Corporate Operational Update
CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) provides an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration...

BTC Launches AI Service "Kitso," Accessible to All via Voice Call
BTC in partnership with BlackNGreen Launched 'Kitso' – AI Voice Service for All Phones to Bridge Botswana’s Digital Divide through a simple voice call to 1200. GABORONE, BOTSWANA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Botswana Telecommunications...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Opening address at Foot-and-Mouth Disease Indaba
Programme Director, Esteemed veterinary professionals, Leaders from organised agriculture, Colleagues from provincial departments, Officials, stakeholders, and partners in animal health, Distinguished guests, Good morning, It is both a pleasure...

Giyani Progresses to Production Ramp-Up at the Demonstration Plant
TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to provide an update on...