Debswana executives have a phrase they often apply to situations similar to the one the industry is facing from the recent announcement of global tariffs by the United States: VUCA.Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous or VUCA perfectly...
Botswana can become a sundry number of things. Some mutter that the country can become a logistics hub whilst some posit it can become a financial transactions hub shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Switzerland. The list goes on and on. This...
With a total budget of P97.61 billion, a swelling deficit of P24.7 billion, and total public debt now at P74 billion (25.75% of GDP), the country stands at a crossroads.The lingering question in the minds of many is ‘how is the deficit going to be...
The consultations began in January this year. A document titled “Business Case Proposal for Transitioning Broadcasting Services and Information Services from State to Public Media”, developed by the Botswana Government Communications and...
A recent visit to South Africa’s Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Western Cape provinces demonstrated how structured provincial tourism can boost visitor experiences, economic activity, and local engagement.Unlike Botswana, where tourism remains heavily...
By 5:30am, our group of twelve had gathered at the hotel reception at Premier Hotel Cutty Shark Scottburgh, buzzing with excitement as we prepared for shark cage diving 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel, a challenge that promised both thrill and an...
Gold prices reached $3,167.84 an ounce on Wednesday, the highest ever for the precious metal. The mineral’s entire ecosystem cheered, with miners, processors, traders, investors and governments hosting the mines, rubbing their hands in anticipation...
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) faces a dicey period in the next few weeks as autumn approaches winter, the period in which the country’s demand for electricity peaks.At Morupule B, the country’s main power plant, generation has been a...
I still cannot decide what the number one highlight activity of my ocean pilgrimage to Durban last week was. I have contemplated that the waking up from a white villa at Estuary Hotel, near Port Edward and a walk along Silver Beach to watch the...
Presidential diplomatic trips, international ministerial engagements, conferences, and the famous “benchmarking” trips are the recent victims of an online campaign to make sure government lives within its means. For the many online spirited...
With the collapse of the High-Level Consultative Forum, the country’s private sector has frequently bemoaned the detachment of government from pressing business issues. The Forum, chaired by the presidents of both the country and Business Botswana,...
At the time, the chilli pepper method was hailed as an affordable method to reduce human elephant conflict.Starting around 2015, farmers in the North West began mixing chilli pepper with elephant dung to make briquettes which they then burnt. Lit at...
Amongst these essential skills, financial literacy stands out as both crucial and frequently overlooked. Whilst traditional education focuses on academic excellence, it often neglects to teach children how to manage money, save for the future, or...
For decades, Botswana has been celebrated for its diamond wealth, political stability, and prudent economic management. However, in a world where technology is the new currency of power, natural resources alone are no longer sufficient to secure...
As Botswana ramps up efforts to meet international financial standards ahead of an assessment in 2027 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) is making strides in addressing key compliance...
Botswana has brought a butter knife to a poverty fight whilst its antagonist – unemployment – has brought a grenade. For 58 years, government has been preaching empowerment, social welfare, and social security support, but after almost six...
As the Greater Gaborone residents recover from the February floods that saw Segoditshane River swell to its unprecedented levels and sweep cars off, flattening walls, and submerging houses from the western suburbs of Block 5 all the way to Mochudi,...
At the time, the chilli pepper method was hailed as an affordable method to reduce human elephant conflict.Starting around 2015, farmers in the North West began mixing chilli pepper with elephant dung to make briquettes which they then burnt. Lit at...
Spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it is a sanctuary for a vast array of wildlife and an essential destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in a deeper connection to the natural world. The Park’s significance is...
Mmolotsi was addressing delegates at the Okavango Conservation Science Symposium in Maun last week. He emphasised the critical role played by science, regional collaboration, and community involvement in safeguarding the Okavango Delta. In a virtual...
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