Namibia exported rough diamonds valued at more than $106 million to Antwerp, Belgium in 2020, according to local media reports. New Era reports that the country also shipped polished diamonds worth about $5.4 million to the European nation.
Government has decided to ban some vegetable imports from South Africa and other vegetable exporting countries, in a bid to force local food retailers to buy vegetables from local farmers, according to the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security.
De Beers Group, the global diamond mining giant is plotting a comeback to Angola, one of the world's diamond rich countries. On Tuesday De Beers - 15 % owned by Government of Botswana, announced it has applied to conduct exploration activities in north-eastern Angola.
First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) recently launched the annual, ‘Visa Cash to Card’ campaign - with the aim of encouraging customers to utilise their FNB Visa Cards through either tapping or swiping their cards, to stand a chance to win cash prizes or merchandise.
A UK based research firm, Fitch Solutions has projected that with effect from next year Botswana could start recording increase in copper production, as copper mines in the country revive production.