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Top business stories we tracked in 2023

Changing hands: The Khoemacau sale process is due to be finalised next year
Changing hands: The Khoemacau sale process is due to be finalised next year

Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI recaps a few of the business news items that stood out for the country’s economy this year, from the historic De Beers deal to Botswana Oil’s shake-up of the industry and others

BSE hits record

The Botswana Stock Exchange’s flagship platform, the Domestic Companies Index (DCI) was the talk of the town this year, cruising towards a share price performance last seen 10 years ago. As at mid-day Wednesday, the DCI was up 15.4% for the year, sitting just south of the 2013 full-year performance of 17.8%.

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A collective responsibility to end FMD spread

As cases continue to threaten herds and rural livelihoods, one simple but critical action can make a powerful difference: strictly adhering to FMD regulations, including refraining from slaughtering cloven-hoofed animals.Cloven-hoofed animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, are highly susceptible to FMD. Slaughter, especially during outbreaks or restricted periods, significantly increases the risk of spreading the virus through...

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