Mining production down 45 percent in Q4 2025 Sector subdued, diamond output falls by 46 percent Kenewendo optimistic about diamond sector recovery BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw Key economic data released by Statistics Botswana (SB) suggests a record economic contraction… Read more: Mining in deep contraction

Manual workers want PSBC constitution nullified, secretariat dismantled Andrew Motsamai, Tobokani Rari at the centre of a storm BAKWADI LEKOPANE editors@thepatriot.co.bw The adage that ‘it is the grass that suffers when elephants fight’ is very true for local unionised… Read more: Union leaders showdown Fight over bargaining council

UAE’s Axian snaps up the assets Letshego Africa Holdings Limited announces that it has entered into binding sale and purchase agreements with Axian Digital Venture Holdings and Management Limited, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, for the proposed sale of 100%… Read more: Letshego to sell investments in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda

To stick with Lucas or choose Dr Dow for strategic purposes Dr Dow could make BCP sellable in its Going South campaign Dr Dow dares detractors who dismiss her as new in BCP BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Botswana Congress… Read more: Saleshando’s headache Lucas vs Dr Dow

HENNY MARUAPULA Own Correspondent I thought of you, my beloved farmer is a 146-paged new book that is compelling and deeply reflective exploration of African agriculture at a critical crossroads. With warmth, honesty, and professional insight, the book, published… Read more: ‘I thought of you, my beloved farmer’