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The accolade was made by South African Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, at a ceremony in Gaborone on Thursday. She noted that the achievement represented more than a technical milestone, describing it as a reflection...

Officials said the state-of-the-art Digital Delta Data Centre (DDDC) offers an impressive 99.9% system availability throughout the year, a development expected to greatly enhance the accessibility and consistency of essential government services....

The homegrown microlender said in a recent filing on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) that it had entered into binding sale and purchase agreements for its subsidiaries in these regions with Dubai-based investment and financial services firm Axian...

According to Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending 31 March 2023, debtor balances amounting to P105 million were erroneously created within the corporation’s debtors’ book.These inaccuracies largely stemmed from errors in meter...

The disease, which was detected last month, has disrupted the country’s access to lucrative European Union (EU) markets, which it had long enjoyed under the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). This quota-free and duty-free arrangement has...

Through the nationwide campaign, Botswana is expected to develop a centralised database of SMMEs operating across the country. This is anticipated to improve coordination amongst ecosystem players and support more informed planning and targeted...

The proposed transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, and until completion, Engen Botswana will continue to operate as normal, a statement released last week reads.The acquisition is being undertaken through Fusion Spark Proprietary...

This is just one of the findings of a research paper released on Thursday by Econsult Botswana founder and MD, Keith Jefferis, and London School of Economics PhD Candidate, Jorich Loubser.According to the economists, many of the country’s policies...

South Africa’s membership is expected to influence economies far beyond the Southern African region, extending into East, West, and North Africa.Afreximbank’s headline commitment of $11 billion not only aligns with South Africa’s National...

Under the latest offering, Ka Metlha Funeral Cover, the insurer’s customers can choose who to cover; either themselves, their spouses, children, parents or even extended family. Officials said the product allows policyholders to cover up to 17...

Last week, the Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Baratiwa Mathoothe responding on behalf of Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, told Members of Parliament that turmeric farming is costly, which has limited participation. “A...

My trip to Casablanca, Morocco, came with a sense of unease. It happened at a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath. At one point, the airspace was closed, making it harder to travel across continents.We had discussions about the safest...

Officials said a key pillar of the strategy is the integration of AI into platforms such as Max It, enabling the use of local languages and making digital services more accessible and inclusive for users across different markets.“We are leveraging...

At the core of Orange Botswana’s strategy is a focus on network excellence and digital ecosystem expansion.Speaking on the sidelines of the Orange communications seminar, Orange Botswana Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Yves Famien told...

This enhancement marks a significant step toward strengthening digital payment security and enabling more confident e-commerce transactions.As online shopping continues to grow, so does the need for stronger protection against fraud and unauthorized...