The World Bank and its Bretton Woods fellow, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have a less than stellar history when it comes to giving governments in Africa advice about structural reforms in their economies.In fact, many Africans, including...
Private equity has long operated in the shadows, yet it has become one of the most influential sources of growth capital for businesses seeking to move beyond the limitations of traditional bank finance. Unlike lenders, private equity firms do not...
Through deliberate bilateral engagement with Rwanda, BITC has mapped USD 24.2 million in export potential creating commercial pathways for Batswana companies ready to enter the East African market.Botswana takes the initiative: The case for...
The World Bank had originally forecast growth of 2.3 percent in January when it launched its Global Economic Prospects report. That estimate was revised to 2.7 percent at the launch of the Africa Economic Update in April.Recently, when launching a...
A few years ago, the banking sector backed away from most parts of the mining industry, after yet another commodity slump led to the non-performance of loans and pushed a major bank into the red.Mining in the country is a boom and bust affair, with...
For Puma Energy Botswana, the response has been to double down on infrastructure investment, embrace technology and reposition as an integrated energy logistics business rather than merely a filling station operator.Puma GM, Tendai Mwewa explains...
For decades, Botswana’s economic story has been written in diamonds. That narrative is now being rewritten in soil, seeds, and livestock. Agriculture, long described as underdeveloped relative to the country’s vast land endowment, is moving from...
Just over two years ago, a young Motswana, Wayde Gabotlale, posted his first video on the popular social media platform, TikTok. Today, he has 112,300 followers, 5.7 million likes and his top video had two million views. Gabotlale, who goes by the...
Applications go unanswered. Days become months. Confidence slowly gives way to frustration. Then comes the smartphone.Football fixtures flash endlessly across social media. Betting odds appear everywhere. Friends speak of wins. Online stories...
The discussion on the World Cup 2026 has centred on the usual banter on ‘GOATs’ (Ronaldo vs Messi), team support and sports betting. Beyond the frenzy of goals and the 90 minute adrenaline rush, much of the eyeballs on the screens are watching...
The woman says she wishes to help him, gives him five instead of the promised 50 different ways by which he could ditch her, and tells him that she really doesn’t want to intrude in his affairs. I think the point being made in the song is that in...
Mmegi: We meet as you leave G4S Botswana after five years at the helm. How was the journey?Molokomme: It was an exciting challenge moving from a completely new and different industry in a leadership role - the journey has been punctuated by both ups...
Following a protracted legal battle that culminated in the approval of the mine's acquisition by Turkish precious metals group AgaOne Commodities, in partnership with citizen-owned Nova Africa, a glimmer of hope has begun to emerge for the...
The economy expanded by 3.5 percent in the first quarter, with most sectors recording growth of 0.3 percent or higher, except for agriculture and construction which declined.The numbers compare to a contraction in the first quarter of 2025 of 0.3...
Debswana’s Ya Masa strategy, covering the years 2025 to 2029, officially marks the diamond giant’s first expansion in mandate since it was established 57 years ago.Under the strategy, Debswana intends to rebuild its core diamond business, but...
There is clearly a mismatch between the country’s economic aspirations and purchasing patterns.On one end the country claims to be on this great trek to industrialisation positing itself as the rightful home to billions of Pula in investments for...
“COVID taught us that people can work from home, but here in Botswana, we are still looking for the four walls. “The traffic is full of people going to the offices when in fact they could be doing things at their own houses, working, being...
Their names seem almost destined for the occasion. Rethabile, meaning "we are happy," and Passionate, symbolising dedication and enthusiasm, embody the hope, determination and ambition of Botswana's youth.The pair were recently selected as...
Her eyes lit up. Even at such a young age, it was clear to discern that the garment was her favored thing. Probably instinctively, she adjusted its matching headwrap that could have loosened during the hectic dance. She acted like a queen and was in...
This message was reaffirmed at a stakeholder evening held in Gaborone, bringing together leaders from tourism, conservation, business and government to reflect on Botswana’s tourism journey, its economic future, and the shared responsibility to...
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