Afreximbank, gov’t advance talks on $1.5bn package
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 260 Views |
Seeking partnerships: Nwugo
The Cairo-headquartered supranational, of which Botswana is a member, offered the three-year country programme in 2022, but talks eventually broke down, reportedly over terms. In 2024, the bank, with assets approaching $45 billion, said it was still open to further discussions with Botswana.
In the last fortnight, Afreximbank senior officials were in the country to progress dialogue on different forms of cooperation, BusinessWeek has established.
“I believe that free but fair trade isan absolute imperative”– John E. JamesFor two countries bound by geography, history and deep economic ties, periods of diplomatic strain serve neither side well. President Duma Boko’s efforts to restore momentum to relations with Pretoria deserve recognition, particularly at a time when Southern Africa faces shared challenges ranging from sluggish economic growth and unemployment to energy security...