Data services anchor growth in BTCL profits

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On the rise: BTCL’s profits are strengthening, while its share price is also warming up PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) reported profits before tax of P148.4 million for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, a two percent increase from the prior period, helped by strong performances in data services.

The telecomms group defied a general contraction in the economy over the same period, as its continued investment in network modernisation paid off.

According to BTCL’s results released to the Botswana Stock Exchange this week, revenues over the half year grew to P796 million, a 10.3% increase in comparison with the same period last year, supported by strong performance in mobile money, digital services, and data-related products.

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