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Bank Gaborone champions SME resilience in tough business climate

Friday, February 06, 2026 | 80 Views |

As Botswana’s Small and Medium enterprises (SME) battle rising costs, limited access to finance and a subdued economic environment, Bank Gaborone has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through responsible, risk-aware lending and business advisory.

This emerged during Bank Gaborone’s third Kgwebo Connect Series, held under the theme 'Empowering the Everyday Entrepreneur: Policy Insights and Practical Funding Solutions'.

The conversation brought together business leaders and policy advocates to unpack the current SME landscape and explore sustainable growth strategies.

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Bank Gaborone champions SME resilience in tough business climate

As Botswana’s Small and Medium enterprises (SME) battle rising costs, limited access to finance and a subdued economic environment, Bank Gaborone has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through responsible, risk-aware lending and business advisory.

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