The Thapama circle in Botswana will be closed on Wednesday, 8 April as construction of the Francistown interchange, set to enhance traffic flow and ease congestion on the A1 Road […]
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Zimbabwe, Botswana ready coal transportation deal
Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed to cooperate in the transportation of coal, under which Gaborone will export about 10 million tonnes of the mineral, per annum, using Harare’s under-utilised railway […]
Focusing on growing economic ties
It is essential for South Africa and Botswana to grow economic ties and investments as this will form a firm foundation for mutual benefits. This is according to International Relations […]
Multi-million Rand commercial vehicle assembly plant opens in Benoni
Following a multi-million Rand investment in its commercial vehicle division, Hyundai Automotive South Africa officially opened its a commercial vehicle assembly plant on the East Rand of Gauteng. Wade Griffin, […]
Boosting regional development
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between South Africa and Botswana will see the two countries improve cooperation to stimulate economic growth and advance regional integration. Dipuo Peters, Transport Minister says, […]
Benefiting from the African Infrastructure Programme
A number of infrastructure projects in southern Africa were presented at the recent Dakar Financing Summit for implementation under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). PIDA is a […]
Namibia: Trans-Kalahari Railway deal signed
An agreement between Botswana and Namibia has been signed paving the way for a 1 500 kilometre long railway line to be built. This railway line will traverse the Kalahari desert […]
Upgraded major road officially opened in N West
A R210 million upgraded road considered a vital link between Gauteng, the North West, the Northern Cape, Botswana and Namibia has been officially opened by the North West premier Thandi […]
Inclusion of new data in trade statistics
South Africa’s trade statistics will now include trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (the BLNS countries). BLNS country-trade statistics have previously not been included in the trade statistics. […]
Training the driver
Driver training is critical for every transport operator and Scania South Africa’s Dirk Kokemoer joined his colleague in Botswana to train six drivers from the Petrologistics Botswana and Choppies companies. […]