The call was made by officials of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) at a recent SME project event, highlighting that Intellectual Property (IP) is an essential asset for small businesses looking to grow in local and global...
Banking is amongst the country’s most profitable sectors, with local banks’ collective profits breaking historic records in two of the three years since the pandemic year of 2020. Banks’ profits have defied downturns such as COVID-19, with...
A property market update by Riberry, cited in the Bank of Botswana’s (BoB) latest household indebtedness report, noted a softening in the local property market during the first quarter of this year. The residential market, in particular,...
The significant green loan approvals and other sustainable projects FNBB is engaged in are steps forward in the commercial bank’s long-term strategy to contribute positively to Botswana’s green economy while advancing its own operational...
The handover represents part of the total P263 million payout to all shareholders, the highest since BTCL’s 2016 listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange. The BTCL recently unveiled results for the year ended March 31 2024 showing a 35% increase in...
Started in 2023 by Minky Kambua, Kalm bw, which is a female-owned business, offers a wide range of products designed to create a relaxing atmosphere. Kambua explains her journey into candle-making began with a pivotal moment when she attended a...
The facility will have capacity to produce up to 100 metric tons at full production of value-added and further processed meats such as ECCO canned foods, retail-pouched beef cuts, cured meats such as biltong, sausages and polony. Speaking at the...
This event is recognised as the premier forum where African capital markets converge to strategise, collaborate, and discuss market developments across the continent. The ASEA Conference has long been a vital platform for fostering cooperation,...
In a statement to regulators earlier, Giyani directors said the licence’s award would support production of battery-grade manganese at a demo plant in Johannesburg from the fourth quarter of the year.“The product from the demo plant will be used...
The central bank’s latest figures indicate that the GIA in July was at its strongest position since March when it was estimated at P7.2 billion.While the Bank of Botswana statistical report did not give reasons for the improved GIA performance in...
The assets under management as at June 30 include P6.8 billion from Bifm’s Zambian operations and P2.6 billion from BIFM Unit Trusts. In a statement released after the asset manager’s recent interims, Bifm officials said operating profits for the...
SABF encapsulates most companies originating in South Africa that operate in Botswana, as well as some local companies which wish to take their operations to SA. The SABF currently comprises 22 companies.SABF chairman, Werner De Beer, said the new...
The event, organised in collaboration with Sandfire Resources, aims to promote gender diversity, inclusion, and equality within the mining industry, while also fostering economic development and strategic partnerships to empower women in...
BBS Bank, the country’s sole indigenous commercial bank, is expected to unveil its interim results no later than September 27. In a cautionary to investors this week, BBS Bank directors said the pretax profits for the half year to June 2024 were...
According to documents shared with investors via the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), RDC recently revised the initial offer it tentatively put to PrimeTime unitholders in late June. Now, in the formal offer, known as a Firm Intention Announcement and...
BIHL’s half-year financial results, posted last week, revealed a dip in the group’s operating profit coupled with a sharp decline in accounted earnings which dropped by 39% due to “underperformance of Letshego Africa Holdings as impairments...
Arkwright is a global leading strategy and management firm.The bullish local mobile money market, as of March 2024, had a total of 1.1 million subscribers, placing the country ahead of its regional counterparts and signifying the strong penetration...
Speaking at a renewable energy projects briefing last week, Moagi told officials that progress should be accelerated, or those responsible would face severe consequences.Moagi’s ire was sparked by revelations from Mukani Thapelo of the ministry’s...
“We invested a total of P7.2 million in this project and if you look around you will see the difference. “A total of P6.4 million was allocated to slots acquisition and relocation,” Ntire said on Tuesday during a tour. Ntire shared that the...
The owner of The Hot Chilli Sauce, which is based in Gaborone’s Main Mail, explains that it is the reason behind her delicacy selling for a premium. In an interview, Tshenolo Pearl Mogotsi, said her product is distinct not only for its flavour but...
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