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Pauline Dikuelo
  • NDB ‘green funds’ 54 smallholder farmers

    The initiative is supported by an €850,000 grant from the German government, channelled through the GIZ/International Climate Initiative (IKI) Small Grants programme.The funding has enabled smallholder farmers to adopt solar-powered solutions,...

  • BITC to host FDI deal making forum

    The conference will take place alongside Global Expo Botswana, scheduled for October 8–11, 2025, under the theme: 'Driving economic growth through investment, trade and enterprise development'.Unlike traditional approaches focused solely on...

  • Gambling Authority awards 10 betting licences

    According to the country’s gambling regulator, six licencees have already commenced operations while one has withdrawn with the remaining three expected to start operating soon. Speaking at the Betxplosion launch on Friday, GA Board chairman,...

  • Insurance sector flags climate change as top risk

    The firm pointed to the rising frequency and severity of floods and other natural disasters as a growing concern for insurance operations and for policyholders.In recent months, Botswana has experienced unusually heavy rainfall resulting in...

  • StanChart continues to explore sale of retail operations

    In a statement released to shareholders and the market on the Botswana Stock Exchange website, the bank reiterated its earlier cautionary announcements, first issued on November 27, 2024, that the potential sale could have a material impact on the...

  • AfDB offers $1bn loan to gov't

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has offered government a $1 billion (P13.7bn) loan facility, with about $304 million available this year, aimed at enhancing fiscal performance and boosting private sector participation.The loan offer, under the...

  • Absa’s profits surge to P1bn

    The increase was attributed to the improved net interest income, higher fee and commission income, and disciplined cost management. The bank’s CEO, Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane, said the growth was primarily driven by improved net interest income,...

  • RDC Properties awaits BSE ruling on PrimeTime acquisition probe

    According to RDC, the decision from the BSE’s regulatory committee is now expected in April 2025. This follows an earlier indication that the outcome would be delivered in March 2025."The company remains confident in its full compliance with all...

  • Forensic Audit starts off with CMS, WUC, BPC, police

    This week, the Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe emphasised that the audits are not merely symbolic gestures.“These are forensic audits, reflecting government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and value...

  • Major EU firm snaps up stake in Phikwe Citrus

    According to available public records, SPC is 75.58% owned by Zapemm B.V., with the balance held by local business tycoon, Ramachandran Ottapathu.The deal is set to provide a powerful boost to SPC’s ambitions of expanding its operations and...

  • NAP appeals blocked P20m Maun deal

    The competition watchdog recently blocked NAP from finalising the P20 million deal saying the transaction raised 'competition issues' as NAP already has a robust retail presence in Maun. The CCA ruled that the proposed transaction is likely...

  • Choppies sells Zimbabwe business for P3.75m

    The transaction, confirmed this week, forms part of Choppies Group’s ongoing strategy to streamline its operations and focus on more profitable regions. Choppies first entered the Zimbabwean market in 2013 by acquiring 10 Spar outlets from Modi’s...

  • Milk production deficit persists

    The annual national demand for milk currently stands at 65 million litres.In the 2023–2024 financial year, domestic milk production reached just 7.9 million litres, whilst imports amounted to 48.3 million litres, satisfying nearly 75% of annual...

  • I swam with the sharks

    By 5:30am, our group of twelve had gathered at the hotel reception at Premier Hotel Cutty Shark Scottburgh, buzzing with excitement as we prepared for shark cage diving 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel, a challenge that promised both thrill and an...

  • Horticulture sector shows green shoots of growth

    Buoyed by the opening of the selling and buying centre, Letsema Horticultural Market (LHM) in September last year, the sector has seen growing participation, improved produce quality as well as increased public interest. LHM General Manager, Ratsela...

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