Botswana

Athletics-Thompson bounces back to scoop Diamond League prize

BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (Reuters) – It was a night of consolation for three world championship failures on Friday as Elaine Thompson, Nijel Amos and Shaunae Miller-Uibo secured titles and $50,000 Read More

BRIEF-Tlou Energy says mining licence for Lesedi CBM project has been granted in Botswana

Aug 31 (Reuters) – Tlou Energy Ltd * Tlou energy says mining licence for Lesedi CBM project has been granted by Botswana’s Department Of Mines In Ministry Of Mineral Resources,Read More

African Markets – Factors to watch on Aug. 28

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday. – – – – – GLOBAL MARKETS U.S. gasoline Read More

Botswana makes headway in setting up first indigenous commercial bank

GABORONE, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Botswana has taken a significant step towards establishing its first home-grown commercial bank, a development that will add a new player in an industry that Read More

UPDATE 2-Athletics-Farah wins final track race after rival trio collide

(Adds other events) By Brian Homewood ZURICH, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Mo Farah won the final track race of his career by the skin of his teeth on Thursday, clinching Read More

Botswana's central bank keeps lending rate at 5.5 percent

GABORONE, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Botswana’s central bank left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 5.5 percent on Tuesday, saying the outlook for price stability was positive with inflation expected Read More

Botswana grants Tlou Energy licence for coal-bed methane project

GABORONE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Botswana has granted Tlou Energy a mining licence for its Lesedi coal-bed methane (CBM) project, the company’s managing director said on Monday, paving way for Read More

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Gem Diamonds HY revenue falls, gets offer for Botswana mine

(Corrects to add dropped word in paragraph 1) Aug 17 (Reuters) – Gem Diamonds Ltd reported a 14 percent drop in half-year revenue, hurt by lower production and a decline Read More

REFILE-Gem Diamonds HY revenue falls on lower diamond output, prices

(Corrects to add dropped word in paragraph 1) Aug 17 (Reuters) – Gem Diamonds Ltd reported a 14 percent drop in half-year revenue, hurt by lower production and a decline Read More

REFILE-BRIEF-Botswana’s inflation slips to 3.4 pct y/y in July

* Botswana July consumer inflation at 3.4 percent Y/Y from 3.5 percent in June