Debt sustainability is a particularly prickly issue for many countries in Africa, which have complained of unfair treatment by credit ratings agencies, which price their debt at rates far higher than the rest of the world. Many African states are...
The competition builds on the foundations of the Huawei ICT Academy, a long-term collaboration between Huawei and leading institutions such as the University of Botswana, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), BA ISAGO...
The Botswana Stock Exchange-listed local tourism and hospitality outfit said the gain will come in between 15 and 25% higher than the same period last year. In practical terms, the group says the improvement represents an additional P24 million to...
He was speaking this morning at the launch of Bofinet’s Delta Digital Data Centre in Gaborone.“I want the Act to compel businesses operating in Botswana to store their data in Botswana. This is the data sovereignty of the people. “There is...
Both BBS Bank and SCBB have dismissed the reports, describing them as “market speculation” and “rumours”. However, BusinessWeek is informed that BBS Bank has approached the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) for funding to support...
The amount punters lose after winnings are paid out rose to P250 million per annum, whilst betting on illegal and unregulated platforms surged even higher, reaching P500 million this year, according to fresh data from the Gambling Authority. The...
The latest Business Expectations Survey by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) indicates that the shift is reflected in the growing number of businesses relying on assets and retained earnings to fund operations and expansion plans, rather than taking on new...
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...
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