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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...

The development comes at a time when the Bank of Botswana has eased licensing requirements for commercial banks and deposit-taking institutions, a move widely seen as an effort to encourage new entrants into the financial services industry.Despite...

BusinessWeek is informed that interest has been noted from local financial-sector institutions, as well as regional players, but the Bank has declined to confirm. Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, commonly known as StanChart, has said that all...

The move signals heightened regulatory attention on the cost of essential goods, as households increasingly raise concerns over what they perceive to be steep and, in some cases, uniform price hikes across major retailers. According to the Authority,...

In line with this vision, Cabinet approved the National Research Agenda in July 2025. Communications and Innovation minister, David Tshere, apprised legislators that already P9.5 million has been spent on 45 research projects during the 2025-2026...

The latest Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) on Women in Business 2026 released last week shows strong representation of females in senior roles, while also signalling the need for greater visibility and intentional leadership...

Despite facing financial constraints and bird attacks, the association's members who planted are expecting a bumper crop, thanks to favourable weather conditions. Furthermore, for nearly a decade, most farmers were plagued by consecutive losses,...

The transaction, which has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA), involves Peacevale acquiring key assets tied to FirstCred’s micro-lending and insurance agency operations. The deal has been structured as an asset purchase,...

The latest findings from the Botswana Multi-Topic Household Survey (BMTHS) 2024-25 highlight persistent structural challenges in the country’s labour market, particularly affecting those aged between 15 and 35 years.The report states that...

As part of its growth strategy, and through the facilitation of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), the company has secured a 19-hectare site at Matabele in the Kgatleng District to develop a new cement manufacturing plant with a planned...

The planned upgrade includes the construction of a new blending and filling laboratory, as well as the establishment of an antigen bank.The new plant is expected to boost production capacity as BVI eyes expansion into the Middle Eastern markets.The...

This is according to the latest follow-up assessment conducted by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).VASP are companies or individuals that help people buy, sell, exchange, store or manage virtual assets like...

Hope Kontle, who has over 20 years of experience in the smart metering industry, has been operating in South Africa and Zimbabwe, supplying advanced metering solutions for various markets. The businessman explained that his decision to establish a...

Milk Valley Farm, located near Lobatse, carries the country’s hopes for higher self-sufficiency in dairy, an achievement which would also boost value-added activities in the local economy.The farm’s current herd comprises both milking cows and...