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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...

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...