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IATF2025 is projected to generate trade and investment deals worth over $44 billion, further cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier business and trade marketplace.The Government of Algeria has rolled out extensive logistical and hospitality...

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, BVI CEO, Andrew Madeswi, said the ageing plant had become a significant operational challenge, both in terms of compliance and maintenance costs.“Our equipment is very old, and its parts are no longer...

Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, who is also the Minister of Finance, is currently in Tokyo, where he sold the country’s ambitions to the Asian economic power. In an endeavour to navigate the country from reliance on diamonds, Botswana has invited...

The project will be undertaken in partnership with an established private real estate company and will be held under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in which JTTM will participate as a shareholder. The mall is expected to serve as a key commercial...

According to BERA, the decision follows performance monitoring which revealed that only a limited number of licensed companies are actively importing petroleum products, despite the large number of licences issued since the authority commenced...

In the Friday announcement, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship said the US has cut the diamond rich country’s approved export rate to the American market from 37% to 15%, effective August 7, 2025, under a revised reciprocal tariff...

In a statement, the union condemned the situation as a deep injustice that has driven many mine workers and their families into severe financial distress.The BMWU said the prolonged non-payment of wages represents not only a breach of contract but...

According to officials, this year’s event will broaden its focus to include agro-processing as a key driver of agricultural value addition, youth empowerment and job creation. It will be held under the theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Botswana’s...

Equally, a concept paper is currently being developed, and the selection of an appropriate operational model is expected by the end of the financial year, Parliament was told last week. The Minister of Transport and Public Infrastructure, Noah...

Tony Elumelu, an economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has been confirmed as one of the headline investors attending the 2025 edition of the Expo, scheduled for October 8 to 11, 2025. The Nigerian investor is also popularly known for his Tony...

In the lead-up to the event, the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has launched a call for projects, encouraging locals to submit their business ideas and investment pitches.On Tuesday, BITC Executive Director, Export Development and...

Under previous advisories from the Trump administration, August 1, 2025 is the last deadline for Botswana and all other countries around the world to have reached a trade agreement or face the US’ own estimated levies.President Donald Trump’s...

The aggrieved party in the cancelled process, Ithuba Botswana, is also reserving its legal rights in the matter, having invested heavily over the years up until the final stretch when the matter collapsed.The uncertainty comes after the Ministry of...

Last week, during the official launch of the BETP, the government opened a four-week Call for Ideas inviting citizens to submit project and policy proposals that can drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The initiative is open to the...

The South African hospitality giant had planned to acquire Peermont Holdings, the majority owner of Grand Palm Hotel and Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), in a deal initially valued at R7.3 billion before deductions.Peermont Holdings...