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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

De Beers keeps production targets despite weaker sales

De Beers Group has maintained its 2026 production targets despite a sharp decline in first-half sales, signalling confidence that the rough diamond market is beginning to stabilise after a difficult period marked by weak consumer demand, synthetic diamond competition and global economic uncertainty.

Lewanika Timothy | 05 August 2026

De Beers Headquaters. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

CPCS Transcom delivers Trans-Kalahari Railway feasibility study

Botswana and Namibia are making progress towards making the multibillion pula Trans-Kalahari Railway (TKR) project a reality following the Friday delivery of a completed feasibility study.

Pauline Dikuelo | 04 August 2026

Powering growth: Khoemacau is the country's largest copper producer

Khoemacau, Absa join forces for SMEs

Khoemacau Copper Mining and Absa Bank Botswana have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen access to finance and enterprise development support for citizen-owned SMMEs participating in Khoemacau’s Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP).

Mbongeni Mguni | 04 August 2026

BotswanaPost moves to insure in transit parcels

BotswanaPost has ushered in a new insurance product aimed at protecting customers against the financial impact of loss, theft or accidental damage while parcels are in transit through the parastatal’s systems.

Pauline Dikuelo | 04 August 2026

Done deal: Moatlhodi and Raboloko (right) after the recent signing

Bank Gaborone, LEA seal partnership

Bank Gaborone and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving access to finance, strengthening entrepreneurship, as well as supporting the growth and sustainability of SMMEs in Botswana.

Staff Writer | 04 August 2026

Reaching out: CEDA is extending access to its services to the visually impaired

CEDA advances inclusive entrepreneurship through Braille

The Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) has converted more of its key information and educational materials into Braille, ensuring that entrepreneurs and members of the visually impaired community have equitable access to information about the Agency’s products and services.

staff writer | 04 August 2026

In session: Lawyers during the CCA’s public hearing on Tuesday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Concerns raised as Engen takeover advances

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) is expected to deliver a ruling within the next 30 days on Fusion Spark's proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Engen Botswana, amidst mounting concerns over the transparency of the divestment process and the potential impact of the transaction on competition and retail operations.

Pauline Dikuelo | 31 July 2026

Coming up: Commercial production moves to Dibete after the Sebele pilot

Dibete earmarked for commercial hemp rollout

Government’s hemp programme is moving into its commercial phase, with the earmarking of land at Dibete Farm for large-scale production, where licensed operators will be allocated plots as the country seeks to establish a new agro-industrial value chain.

staff writer | 31 July 2026

Will rising diamond sales slow Botswana’s economic diversification drive?

Botswana’s economy has recorded negative growth over the past two years, largely reflecting weak global diamond demand and reduced production. However, conditions appear to be improving in 2026, with the diamond sector showing signs of recovery.

Tshepiso Gaetswe | 31 July 2026

New deal: The BURS is rolling out changes to the Income Tax Act PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Grant Thornton advises on new tax changes

Leading advisory, Grant Thornton, has urged businesses to review payroll systems, expatriate arrangements, employment contracts, benefit policies and supporting documentation to ensure taxable amounts are correctly identified, valued and reported, under the new income tax changes.

staff writer | 29 July 2026

BoB electronic money regulations gather pace

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 July 2026

Chobe Farms reap first harvest, target agro-processing

Mbongeni Mguni | 28 July 2026

BITRI targets SME-led technology commercialisation

Lewanika Timothy | 28 July 2026

Pick n Pay launches revamped Riverwalk store

staff writer | 28 July 2026

Botswana secures tariff-free entry into US market

Mbongeni Mguni | 27 July 2026

Botswana secures tariff-free entry into US market

Mbongeni Mguni | 28 July 2026

Magistrate convicts Loeto of rape

Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta has convicted rapist Gomolemo Loeto on a single count of rape after establishing that the State had proven beyond reasonable doubt that he had unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant.

Maele suspends BUAN Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, has suspended Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Vice Chancellor Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele with immediate effect, in a dramatic move that throws the leadership of the institution into uncertainty.

Grant Thornton advises on new tax changes

Village Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

Close to four years since the Gaborone West Industrial Sefalana cash-in-transit robbery, Kabo Moremong has been acquitted after Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi said the State failed to prove that he shared a criminal purpose with four armed men who carried out the attack.

Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup

Zambia's record league title holders Nkana FC are heading into their pre-season to sharpen their tools, and they'll have the chance to do just that when they travel to Botswana next month.

New direction: Ntsima says the Mafisa initiative is targetted at clusters rather than individuals PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Chema Chema reborn as Mafisa

Government has rebranded the Chema Chema Fund into the Mafisa Programme, introducing a new enterprise development model that will shift focus from funding individual businesses to supporting co-operatives and business clusters.

BFA to vote with CAF over Infantino proposal

With FIFA dangling a $40 million (nearly P550 million) windfall to member associations in exchange for backing a proposal to sell stakes in its flagship competitions, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is expected to fall in line with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) when the vote is held.

Public servants deserve better than union infighting

‘The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds’.- Abraham LincolnUntil then, the Council’s operations remain suspended, delaying critical decisions affecting thousands of public sector employees.The current standoff is between the Manual Workers Union on one side and the Six Cooperating Trade Unions, namely BONU, BOPEU, BTU, BDU, BOSETU and...

Mmegi Editor | 31 July 2026

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