At the recent SAP Connect Day Botswana held at Hotel 430 in Gaborone, Debswana leadership took center stage to share insights on how the organisation leverages digital transformation as a strategic catalyst for long-term value creation. The event highlighted a clear message: technology at Debswana is never adopted for its own sake,...
Speaking on the first day of the 4th Women in Mining Botswana Organisation Pitso, Debswana Chief Operations Officer, Koolatotse Koolatotse, challenged participants to answer the call of leadership and make intentional choices that create sustainable employment opportunities in Botswana. During a fireside discussion on what could contribute to Botswana’s economy...
Botswana strengthened its position in the global diamond industry following its admission into the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) through the Botswana Mercantile Exchange and Botswana Diamond Hub. Speaking at the WFDB International Botswana Summit in Gaborone, Debswana Head of Sustainability & Social Impact, Rachel Mothibatsela, highlighted the importance...
Debswana and the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) on 21 April 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their commitment to advancing organisational capabilities and broadening national economic diversification impact. The MoU was signed at the Debswana Corporate Centre by Debswana Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Motsomi, and BDC Managing...
Debswana recently joined the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture at a leadership forum focused on transforming Botswana’s land management and agriculture sector. Speaking on a panel about economic diversification, Socio-Economic Development Manager Patrick Mokwele emphasised agriculture’s critical role in the country’s future beyond diamonds. He highlighted Debswana’s commitment through its...
At the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Strategy Review Forum, Debswana’s Head of Sustainability & Social Impact, Rachel Mothibatsela, emphasised the need to reposition sport as a key economic driver in Africa. She highlighted its potential to create jobs, support livelihoods, and grow industries, noting the global sport sector’s...
Debswana Project Manager Themba Giddie has announced a major milestone under the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme, with the successful local refurbishment of High-Pressure Grinding Rolls by a citizen-owned company the first of its kind in Botswana. Valued at BWP13 million, the project highlights growing local expertise in specialised mining services....
Debswana CFO Ian Modubule has announced the establishment of a new Business Development Department to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification in line with Vision 2036. The department reflects a strategic shift to expand value beyond diamond mining and position Debswana as a partner in building a sustainable future. It will...
Jwaneng Mine recently hosted its first engagement with business partners at Albert Milton Hall. The session was led by the Jwaneng Mine General Manager, Mr. Goitseone Gadifele, who used the platform to share the new business strategy and its key areas of focus. Opening the engagement, the Senior Supply Chain...
Earlier today in Gaborone, Debswana Chief Financial Officer Mr. Ian Modubule resourced the Botswana Sustainability Week and shared insights through a presentation on “Life After Mining: Building Sustainable & Resilient Communities in Botswana’s Mining Towns”. Drawing from Debswana’s beyond diamond mining and economic diversification pathways, Mr. Modubule unpacked how Debswana...
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