Production significantly down to 4.2 million carats in 2024, Q4 No signs of recovery in 2025, consumer demand remain weak Mining sector fears for the worst as USA tariffs fuel volatility   BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Debswana Diamond Company’s… Read more: Debswana production down 31%

Morwaeng, Rammidi want neutral body to run elections BDP rejects the proposal citing budgetary constraints BAKANG TIRO editors@thepatriot.co.bw A week ahead of the crucial Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) elective congress in Maun, some democrats contesting for central committee positions… Read more: Rigging fears rock BDP

The passing of Pope Francis marks a solemn moment for the Catholic Church. He served as the Pontiff during a time of many changes both within the Church and the world at large. His Pontificate was marked by a… Read more: A tribute to Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Mercy

President Advocate Duma Boko’s stand of spearheading direct appointment for some projects has sparked mixed reactions across the public and business community, a development which political observers and some members of his party Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) label… Read more: Boko warned against meddling in procurement

As the government is expected to start negotiations with the United States of America over the tariff imposed on Botswana exports, leaders of different sectors of the economy have urged government to negotiate for zero tariff so as to… Read more: Jobs bloodbath looms