By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sunday Standard
Okavango Diamond Company’s spot sales of rough diamonds brought in 3.3 billion pula in the first nine months of the year. The figure is equivalent to around $200 million and forms part of the Botswana state-owned company’s trading activity, reports the Sunday Standard.
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The Kampala High Court has ordered Roko Construction to pay $1.39 million, or about 5.7 billion Ugandan shillings, to supplier Assa Abloy for doors and accessories installed at Mulago Hospital. The judge added interest of 9% a year from 20 August 2020 and legal costs, according to the High Court’s commercial division ruling.
🇺🇬 Uganda · Source: The Observer ·
A standoff involving Peter Fana Magosi, head of Botswana's intelligence service, has prompted a security deployment. The episode comes after his term expired and ahead of a handover of duties, reports the Sunday Standard.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Sunday Standard ·
Bulawayo City Council has proposed a US$457.88 million budget for 2027, intended in particular to renovate infrastructure and improve municipal services. The plan includes increased operating expenditure and investment, reports the Daily News.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Dailynews ·
Botswana’s economy grew by 8.7% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by an approximately 124% rise in diamond production to nearly 3.4 million carats. Statistics Botswana confirms the rebound after a period of contraction linked to falling global demand.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Weekendpost ·
Botswana steps up livestock vaccination against foot-and-mouth diseaseBotswana’s government is stepping up livestock vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease, according to Sunday Standard. The campaign aims to strengthen protection of herds against the disease, but the outlet does not specify its scale or timetable in the available information.
Ramaphosa weighs 10 billion rand in fuel reliefSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is considering further measures to ease fuel prices, as unions call for 10 billion rand in assistance. The proposal still requires parliamentary approval, IOL reports.The week in Africa
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