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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The value of “swiping” transactions or customer electronic payments declined to P85.4 billion in 2025, from P120.6 billion in 2024, the first time the key numbers have declined from one year to the next according Bank of Botswana data.

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 May 2026

Fast cash: Swiping transactions declined in both volume and value last year PIC: FIJI SUN

Masa Protea Hotel one of the RDC properties. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

RDC accelerates regional, int'l expansion strategy

With Botswana’s contribution to its revenues declining amid challenging domestic economic conditions and softer property market performance, RDC Properties Limited is accelerating its regional and international expansion strategy.

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 May 2026

NARDI drives climate-smart agriculture

The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) is positioning itself as a key driver of the country’s green economy agenda through the development of drought-resistant and nutritious crop varieties aimed at strengthening food security and climate resilience.

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 May 2026

Ker and Downey Botswana. PIC TRIPADVISOR

Chobe signals stronger profits as tourism boom continues

Botswana Stock Exchange-listed tourism giant Chobe Holdings Limited has warned shareholders to expect a sharp rise in profitability for the financial year ended February 2026, signalling continued strong recovery in the country’s high-end tourism sector.

Lewanika Timothy | 19 May 2026

Chobe Marina could miss tourism season on slow reconstruction

RDC Properties Limited, the owners of Chobe Marina Lodge, say the reconstruction of the facility has encountered delays that could potentially result in the property missing the crucial 2026 high tourism season.

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 May 2026

First Capital Bank backs women-led growth through Women Evolve 2026 partnership

In a move aimed at strengthening women’s participation in Botswana’s economy, First Capital Bank Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion and enterprise development through its partnership with the Women Evolve 2026 initiative.

Kingsley Kuda | 14 May 2026

Revelations: More audit bombshells continue to spill out at BAMB PIC: BAMB

More audit bombshells at BAMB

New Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) CEO, Lillian Scheepers, has revealed extensive operational and financial irregularities within the state-owned grain marketing and food security institution.

Pauline Dikuelo | 15 May 2026

Fighting to survive: Air Botswana has huge debts and is also struggling with operational issues PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Despite receiving a more than P300 million investment from government to buy jets, Air Botswana now says its six-aircraft fleet is larger than what it currently needs to run operations efficiently, warning that excess jets are draining the airline’s finances through insurance costs and expensive maintenance obligations.

Lewanika Timothy | 15 May 2026

In demand: LPG is one of the country’s fastest growing energy sectors PIC.TG

BERA moves to regulate LPG pricing

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) expects by December to finalise a framework that provides for the regulation of prices charged by the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) suppliers, as consumers complain about uneven pricing in the key industry.

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 May 2026

Liquid Intelligent Technologies expands services in Botswana

Liquid Intelligent Technologies(LIT), a business of Cassava Technologies, has expanded its digital solutions portfolio in Botswana by introducing cloud and cyber security services aimed at businesses and enterprises of all sizes.

staff writer | 13 May 2026

Botswana, Rwanda seek to revitalise bilateral trade

Pauline Dikuelo | 13 May 2026

BTC unveils BTC Business to strengthen Botswana’s digital future

staff writer | 12 May 2026

Credit dries up as bank deposits shrink

Lewanika Timothy | 12 May 2026

Cresta Botsalo Hotel transitions to Botsalo Hotel

staff writer | 12 May 2026

Bank arrears spike to P8bn

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 May 2026

SOEs record P485m in losses

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy,Pauline Dikuelo | 08 May 2026

Drawing blanks: A non functional timing board at the University of Ghana Stadium

From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Days after Gaborone dished a sumptuous World Relays competition, Accra has served an unappetising 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, which have drawn complaints over food, accommodation and other logistics. The Ghana competition, which has attracted athletes from the continent's 54 nations, began on Tuesday this week and runs until Sunday.

Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

A 100%-citizen-owned Tawana joint venture won the P1.5-billion Ncojane water tender twice. But just when they thought it was over, the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, the DCEC and the PPRA now stand accused of obstructing the very court order that vindicated it.

President Mogae was a pragmatic leader. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Former president Festus Mogae passed on a few months before Botswana celebrates its 60 years of independence. In this personal essay, KELETSO THOBEGA goes down memory lane to the early days in her hometown, Lobatse, which is celebrating its 127th anniversary, and remembers Mogae’s legacy.

Grand return: The Desert Race will return to Gaborone.FILE PIC

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

For years, the sound of roaring engines, flying sand and packed roadside camps became synonymous with Jwaneng. But this year’s Sarona 1000km Desert Race is making a shock shift to Gaborone.

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Then cub reporter Masego Pilane and Nkhoma interviewing Mogae on his 65th birthday

Walking with president Mogae: Memories of a statesman who carried power lightly

There are assignments in journalism that become more than routine professional duties. They become front-row seats to history. For me, one of those assignments was covering former President Festus Mogae.

Facing charges: Gobagoba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Top local football referee, Tshepo Gobagoba, is facing multiple charges, including sexual harassment and gender-based misconduct in a case that is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The DC met on April 9, 2026, to consider the charges laid against Gobagoba, an elite Premier League referee.

Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

The Monitor Editor | 19 May 2026

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