Bogolo Kenewendo
Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minister of Minerals and Energy in Botswana, recognized for her role in advocating for the diamond industry and promoting economic confidence in the sector. She has actively supported President Duma Boko's diplomatic missions, highlighting the significance of international partnerships to bolster the diamond market, particularly with major buyers in the G7. Kenewendo's focus on protecting Botswana's economic interests reflects her commitment to sustaining the nation's resource-driven economy.
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Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, last week launched the expansion to 130,000 tonnes.
Khoemacau eyes further 200,000t expansion :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-02-11
Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minerals and Energy minister of Botswana.
Botswana, Angola focus on reviving diamond demand :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-13
Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, is also scheduled to witness the relaunch.
Tati Nickel set to relaunch as Tataki :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-09-16
Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minister of Minerals and Energy in Botswana who aims to improve diamond extraction quality.
Gli occhi su De Beers, in vendita per la crisi dei diamanti: li vuole il Botswana (con i soldi del Qatar)
Italy· 2025-09-01
Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minister for Minerals and Energy who was represented in Parliament.
BPC losses P88.2 million in copper cable theft :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-06
Minister Kenewendo has worked for the government to maintain the value of diamonds.
De Beers’ CEO speaks :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-05
Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minister of Minerals and Energy, commented on the government's position regarding its stake in De Beers.
Gov’t mum on De Beers purchase move :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-06-30Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minerals and Energy minister attending a global rally for natural diamonds in Vegas.
Boko leads global rally for natural diamonds in Vegas :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-06-12NIU quoted Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, as saying government is pleased that Tati will return to production after years of liquidation.
Austrian investor plans P2.8bn to resurrect Tati :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-05-07
Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minerals and Energy minister, commented on the previous administration's due diligence on the equity deal.
HB Antwerp founders bow out :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-30
Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, gave legislators and the public a painfully detailed narration of the troubles Morupule B has undergone since its commissioning in 2012.
BPC eases power cuts but future still unclear :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-29Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, highlighted the operational and technical inefficiencies affecting the state-owned electricity utility.
BPC arrears cost MCM contractor jobs – BMWU :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-28
Bogolo Kenewendo was named on Time’s 100 Next List in 2022 as the Minerals and Energy Minister of Botswana.
Boko named on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-17
Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, recently provided an update on the country’s copper production.
Copper exports shoot above P10bn :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-14Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minerals and Energy minister, provided a detailed narration of the troubles Morupule B has undergone since its commissioning in 2012.
BPC crisis: Cold, dark winter beckons :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-09Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minerals and Energy minister, discussed the unsustainable nature of current electricity tariffs in Botswana.
Gov’t weighs options as tariffs become ‘unsustainable’ :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-07Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minerals and Energy minister who discussed the Morupule B defects remediation project.
Govt considers “new Morupule” as old faults reappear :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-07
Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, said there was a commitment from Botswana to contribute to marketing efforts.
Demand creation: The heart of the new diamond deal :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-13
Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minister of Minerals and Energy, addressed Parliament about Debswana's acknowledgment of fronting as a significant risk.
Debswana blacklists fronting local companies :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-06Kenewendo emphasised her country’s commitment to expanding the national grid.
Botswana-Zambia interconnector project to boost energy security :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-06
Bogolo Kenewendo, the Minerals and Energy minister, revealed that Debswana’s commitment to enhancing local value chains is centred on two key initiatives.
Debswana aims to localise repair and rebuild of heavy plant :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-06Bogolo Kenewendo stated that the finalisation of negotiations injected more confidence into the global natural diamond industry.
De Beers’ 100-days gift to Boko :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-13Bogolo Kenewendo is the Minister of Minerals and Energy who emphasized the importance of market confidence in the diamond sector.
Boko`s first pals and travels :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-13
