After a decade of debt accumulation, higher interest rates and growing refinancing needs have left the global economy increasingly exposed to shocks. And with ongoing conflicts driving up energy prices, renewed inflationary pressures are testing the...
The October World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecasts Botswana’s economy to recover from last year’s 0.7 percent contraction, that was mainly driven by a slowdown in the diamond mining sector. In April, researchers had projected a stronger expansion...
Selebi North and Selebi Main are the two main deposits that were being tapped by the former BCL Mine when it closed in 2016. NexMetals, formerly Premium Nickel Resources, snapped up the shafts, as well as Selkirk Mine from government, in a deal...
The 55% jump in market capitalisation helped propel the BSE into the trillion-pula value territory as well as into the higher rankings on exchanges on the continent.A market report compiled by the exchange and covering the period between January and...
NHI Senior Consultant, Lydia Andries, said authorities were considering digital solutions to improve coordination between public and private healthcare providers, with the aim of enhancing efficiency, accountability and access to medical services....
The venture, represented by Maphanyane Modisa, took first place ahead of WasteWorx, represented by Phenyo Tsheko, which received P30,000, whilst KraalSense, represented by Kago Dintwe, secured third place and P20,000.Mobi Rides operates a...
Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Baratiwa Mathoothe, also commended the organisers for the event that provides a platform that recognises poultry farming as a sector. “The expo brings together ideas, capital, technology, markets...
Speaking at the National Business Conference in Francistown earlier today, BERA CEO, Never Tshabang, said the amendments are due to be discussed in the upcoming November sitting of Parliament.The recognition of independent transmission providers...
The shift helped lift the banking industry’s total income in 2025, although it did not prevent annual profits from falling. Banks increasingly relied on fee payments, commissions, and currency transactions to offset pressure on their traditional...
Access Bank Botswana on Wednesday revealed that it had secured access to the $1.6 billion IPO, Africa’s largest ever, through unsponsored depository receipts that will be offered to local investors and listed on the BSE.Under the sponsored variety,...
LONDON: Warnings of an AI apocalypse are reaching fever pitch. Last week, Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon shocked the world when he publicly resigned, revealing that the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of...
Speaking at the Made in BW Sold to the World Expo held in Palapye last week, the minister said government’s preferential procurement programme known as the Economic Diversification Drive needs to reflect meaningful impact on local enterprises....
The deposit-taking microfinance bank is a foundation for the longer-term banking ambitions of the Bard Santner Group, which has offices in Harare, Johannesburg, South Africa and New York, United States, as it develops a diaspora-focused institution,...
While the higher reserves could possibly be linked to hard currency loans taken on by government, published details provided by the Finance Ministry suggests the amounts were supplied in months prior to July 2026.Bank of Botswana figures released...
The corporation recently unveiled full-year results for the year ended June 2026, indicating an increase in revenue at company level of 11% to P485 million as well as a four percent drop in operating expenses. Combined credit and valuation charges...
The repayment closes a funding arrangement designed to give the microlender breathing room whilst management worked on long-term solutions to strengthen the homegrown microlender's books. The settlement, however, comes alongside a fresh appeal to...
The facility will offer the first practical rough diamond evaluation course in Botswana, giving trainees an opportunity to handle and evaluate natural rough diamonds under the guidance of experienced trainers.The programme combines a 12 weeks theory...
Powered by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the IPO is forecast to deliver dollar-based returns at market-beating rates, given the success of the existing 700,000-barrel-per-day plant outside Lagos. The Dangote group plans to use the proceeds...
The improvement comes against the backdrop of a turbulent year for oil markets, with the Iran war pushing up international costs. However, as half-year results trickle in on the bourse, it is clear that distributors are seeing stronger earnings due...
Reliable electricity is essential for productivity, from small shops to manufacturing plants. The recent nine (9) percent electricity tariff increase for 2026/27, effective 1 August 2026, highlights rising power costs. The shift to alternative energy...
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