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...
It was revealed during the National Public Procurement Pitso that Botswana’s public procurement system processed P33.5 billion in spending over the past year, placing renewed focus on its central role in the economy even as concerns persist over...
Several celebrities wore the Desert Diamonds “beacon” of jewellery collection launched by De Beers. A beacon is a jewellery concept that enables various industry players to participate in a category marketing initiative.Desert Diamond was De...
Despite growing calls for the private sector to take a leading role in driving development, the rise in unsolicited proposals is exposing gaps in the procurement framework. Officials say that whilst the Public Procurement Act of 2021, administered by...
The country’s commercial banks are amongst the economy’s most consistently profitable sectors, defying periods of downtrends and weaknesses over the years. Bank of Botswana figures indicate that whilst the banks largely skated through the three...
The transaction, which has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA), involves Peacevale acquiring key assets tied to FirstCred’s micro-lending and insurance agency operations. The deal has been structured as an asset purchase,...
Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) Commissioner General, Phodiso Valashia, said the country can no longer rely on traditional revenue streams and must urgently strengthen its tax base as it takes on a greater share of financing its own...
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) maintains a slate, which is a formula calculating the costs involved in supplying and distributing various forms of fuel within the country. Every month, BERA looks at the movements of the various...
The figure for last year came even as banks restrained their lending activities, with total loans extended starting 2025 at P87.2 billion, peaking at P90.6 billion in May and reaching December at about P90 billion.The arrears rose from 6.4 percent of...
In a statement, BOCRA officials said the One Network Area (ONA) framework would expand beyond Botswana and Namibia to include Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The ONA initiative is aligned to efforts by SADC member states to reduce...
Between January and February 28, Choppies’ share price retreated by seven percent, whilst Letshego shed 5.6 percent, pushing the DCI down. In an update, BSE officials said only a few domestic counters, such as Absa (+0.1 percent), Turnstar (+0.5...
The newly built local web platform aims to change how Batswana recover lost valuables. Retrieve, which was launched on February 24, uses unique identification codes and artificial intelligence to match missing items with their rightful owners....
The proposed project, presented during a community consultative meeting at the village, will comprise a three-storey commercial complex incorporating retail outlets, a private clinic and a filling station.Developers indicated that the investment will...
The call was made recently at a Youth and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) budget review seminar hosted by Mmegi/The Monitor and First National Bank Botswana (FNBB). During discussions, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Mogobe Capital Partners, Rene...
The session, held for Absa’s business banking clients, unpacked the opportunities offered through the programme; a 10-month hybrid leadership and strategy course designed for founders and CEOs of established companies across sub-Saharan Africa....
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