Information reaching Mmegi Online indicates that ODC staff were briefed this morning about the board’s decision to relieve Masire of his duties. He is expected to vacate office at the end of the month.No reasons have yet been provided for the...
“We have become democracies, particularly in the Global South, we have shared the message that we need to have rule of law, we need to embrace values, we need to have good governance. “But in recent times, we have seen how those who are trying to...
The B20 serves as the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community, bringing together business leaders from G20 member countries and beyond. Each year, the B20 provides a platform for companies and business organisations to...
The central bank’s preliminary figures show that the budget was in deficit in three out of the four quarters of the financial year, sinking to a negative P6.2 billion in the second quarter and rising a surplus of P1.9 billion in the last three...
The Cattle Expansion Product Packages, under the auspices of A-Di-Tsale Product Suite, is a response to long-standing challenges in the beef industry by strengthening animal health, improving reproductive performance, enhancing fodder and water...
A suite of digital services, grounded in the bank’s Lesedi 2025 strategy, come as financial institutions across the region race to expand digital rails, reduce branch dependency, and deepen financial inclusion through technology. The bank last week...
he initiative marks a major contribution to environmental protection and improved waste management, at a time when the country is intensifying efforts to curb plastic pollution. The development was revealed by Botala Plastics Managing Director, Imran...
The contest, launched earlier this year, invited architects and designers to propose innovative, climate-conscious housing concepts suited to Botswana’s social and environmental realities. It was held in partnership with the Architects Registration...
These came to light last week Thursday when Standard Chartered Botswana, in partnership with Dream Factory Foundation, hosted the graduation and awards ceremony for the second cohort of the Women in Tech Accelerator Programme. In the process, over...
The initiative positions the company, which is rooted in African heritage but operates globally, at the forefront of advanced computing innovation on the continent.In Botswana, Cassava Technologies operates through Liquid Intelligent Technologies,...
Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa and B20 Sherpa, was speaking at the launch of the South African Business Initiative for Impact, a side-event of the B20 which started here today. The B20 serves as the official G20 dialogue forum with...
The Namibian Sun on Tuesday reported unnamed government sources as saying the Cabinet in that country had approved a push for between 10 and 15% equity in De Beers. Anglo American, which has been an investor in De Beers for more than 90 years, is...
The landmark project, to be located at the BDC’s Fairscape Precinct in Fairgrounds, marks a major milestone in Botswana’s efforts to strengthen its tourism and service sectors.The plans were unveiled in an in-depth report circulated by the BDC on...
The central bank, government’s agent in the local capital market, has generally missed its fundraising targets at each of the monthly auctions of government-backed treasury bills and bonds since July last year.The auctions have been hit by...
The survey was conducted by Swiss-based Institute for Management Development (IMD), whose studies and rankings have become increasingly important globally since the collapse of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic...
Figures shared by the Bank of Botswana indicate that annual credit growth, or the increase in the total amount of loans and given out by banks, was measured at four percent in January, rising to 10.3% in June before moderating to 7.3% in August. By...
The cards are being hailed as the next step in fintech innovation and ease of access for banking customers.Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Godiraone Maokenyane, the bank’s Head of Strategy and Business Transformation explained the...
The two countries, which are the continent’s leading producers of diamonds, recently announced that they are both seeking majority stakes in De Beers, the diamond giant in which Anglo American is selling its 85% stake.However, following a meeting...
The funding suit was announced by President Duma Boko last week Thursday who added that they have engaging the Omanians who are also ready to roll out projects in the country. He said the investment will be channelled through the Oman Investment...
President Duma Boko has announced that the government has secured a multi-billion pula deal with a consortium of global investors to rehabilitate Morupule B, extend Morupule A’s life by 15 years, and put the country on the path to energy...
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