Investor interest grows in BETP
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 570 Views |
Eyeing transformation: Gaolathe PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
The BETP, which represents government’s main push for economic transformation in the next ten years, was approved together with the National Development Plan (NDP12) last year by Parliament.
Presenting the 2026-27 Budget Speech on Monday, Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, said the strong interest noted thus far had stimulated concrete discussions and commitments for the BETP projects. He said the online portal for the BETP had elevated Botswana’s development agenda onto the regional and global stage, reinforcing government’s strategic shift toward a private sector-led, export-oriented economy.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...