Botswana Sees Growth as Barloworld Equipment and Giyani Metals Expand Investments. Botswana continues to attract significant investments across various sectors, with companies like Barloworld Equipment Botswana and Giyani Metals making notable contributions to the nation’s economic development. Facilitated by the Botswana Investment & Trade Centre (BITC), these investments highlight Botswana’s growing industrial and technological advancements.
Barloworld Equipment Botswana, the country’s sole dealer for Cat® earthmoving machinery and power systems, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary as a key player in Botswana’s infrastructure sector. Since 1964, the company has supported the nation’s mining and construction industries through partnerships with both private and public sectors.
With an expanding footprint across the country, including key mining regions like Jwaneng, Orapa, and Motheo Copper Mine, Barloworld Equipment Botswana remains committed to sustainable growth. One of its latest achievements is the completion of Phase 1 of its Green Building project in Phakalane. This investment underscores the company’s dedication to eco-friendly infrastructure while enhancing its ability to serve the market.
Meanwhile, Giyani Metals is positioning Botswana as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The company has developed a hydrometallurgical process to produce high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a crucial component for lithium-ion batteries used in EVs.
With assets in K.Hill, Otse, and Lobatse, Giyani Metals is dedicated to sustainable operations and carbon neutrality. An accompanying image captures a modern processing plant, symbolizing Botswana’s increasing role in the green energy sector.
Through these investments, BITC continues to drive Botswana’s economic growth, ensuring a diverse and sustainable industrial future.
