The Corporation’s recently released interims indicate that priority sectors will include agriculture, health, manufacturing, renewable energy, financial services, real estate, tourism, creative economy, education, media, and technology.Directors...
The group posted pretax profits of P476.1 million, up from P48.4 million recorded in the prior year, with the recovery driven by rising contributions from its operating units across insurance and regional investments.BIHL is a diversified entity that...
The move signals heightened regulatory attention on the cost of essential goods, as households increasingly raise concerns over what they perceive to be steep and, in some cases, uniform price hikes across major retailers. According to the Authority,...
The partnership will see large-scale branding of taxis and combis across the country, alongside the onboarding of public transport operators onto Orange Money DuelaEasy merchant accounts. The dual approach is designed to formalise and modernise...
He was speaking this week in Francistown, where the bank first opened its doors in the country. The country’s oldest bank is exploring the sale of its full business, rather than just its Wealth and Retail Business (WRB) unit, which had been on the...
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) on Friday announced it raised the retail price of unleaded petrol 95 by P5.05 thebe per litre, diesel by P8.77 thebe, and illuminating paraffin by P1.5 thebe. The increase comes at a time when consumers...
Figures released by Statistics Botswana indicate that softer imports of diamonds for the year also contributed to the improved numbers. Under the agreement with De Beers, Botswana imports diamonds from the company’s mines around the world, which...
The Cairo-headquartered supranational, of which Botswana is a member, offered the three-year country programme in 2022, but talks eventually broke down, reportedly over terms. In 2024, the bank, with assets approaching $45 billion, said it was still...
The property group, which owns assets such as Chobe Marina Lodge and Masa Square Centre in Gaborone, to name a few, said the disposals, concluded at an eight percent premium to book value, form part of a deliberate shift to improve portfolio quality...
In the latest episode, the bank facilitated a conversation with Bespoke Real Estate Advisory (BREAD), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dabilo Mokoni and Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Boipuso Nyatshane, focusing on...
The amount sought by the central bank is amongst the highest in recent months, as fiscal authorities continue to fight to balance weak and uneven revenues, with recurrent obligations in the public finance ecosystem.The auction of three Treasury Bills...
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East with the crucial Strait of Hormuz restricted affecting fuel supply, Kenewendo updated Parliament today on the status of fuel security.In her statement, Kenewendo revealed that fuel security remains...
Speaking at the Tax Pitso last week, the tax veteran said the gap meant that a substantial portion of revenue that should be funding national priorities is not being realised. He added that no system, law, or institution could address the situation...
The group consolidated its loan book to P11.7 billion, despite exits from key markets in East and West Africa.The homegrown pan-African microlender reported a consolidated loss after tax of P235.5 million for the full year ended December 2025,...
Figures released by Statistics Botswana recently indicate that the rate of increase of prices of vegetables and meat decelerated in February, while other key items remained robust or rising. The 12 months to February, the average prices of oils and...
The country's pension funds, valued at over P166 billion, have been eyed by policymakers as a possible driver of economic growth if channelled to domestic assets to support the country's economic plans. Recently, during the Botswana Pensions...
In a cautionary announcement to the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) , the retailer said it expects profit after tax from total operations to decline by between four percent and 14%, while profit from continuing operations is projected to fall more...
In line with this vision, Cabinet approved the National Research Agenda in July 2025. Communications and Innovation minister, David Tshere, apprised legislators that already P9.5 million has been spent on 45 research projects during the 2025-2026...
The latest Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) on Women in Business 2026 released last week shows strong representation of females in senior roles, while also signalling the need for greater visibility and intentional leadership...
The new head office was officially opened last Thursday. Located at Sebele Lifestyle Office Park in Gaborone, the new hub brings together the group’s head office functions, call centre, delivery hub coordination, and Training Academy under one...
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