US admits AGOA needs to be improved
A study commissioned by the US Congress found that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a trade failure. This emerged during a digital press briefing held last week ahead of the upcoming...
View ArticleEconomy faces gloomy future on depressed demand
Gloomy diamond demand cloud hope for ambitious ODC A new report on Botswana’s economy makes a grim reading, highlighting the uncertain future, likely brought by a depressed diamond market. Econsult, a...
View ArticleMares buoyant despite Olympic qualifier setback
The hopes of Botswana’s national women’s football team, The Mares, to secure a place in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for Paris 2024 have been shattered following a disappointing 3-0...
View ArticleEmeritus Emboldens Its Strategic Re-Insurance Position
Amalgamation fortifies a regional thrust in African markets, protecting Africa’s valuable assets for generations Robust balance sheet, strong technical know-how, and physical presence in chosen...
View ArticleBNOC Leaves BAA on The Dark Regarding Paris Olympics Preps
Less than a year remains until the eagerly awaited Paris 2024 Olympics. However, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) veil of secrecy surrounding its preparations for this forthcoming global...
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BOTASH hosts successful 2023 Inter-Mines First Aid games
SOWA TOWN: The usually sleepy soda ash and salt mining township of Sowa was a hive of activity last Saturday when the Botswana Ash (BOTASH) (Pty) Ltd hosted a successful 2023 Inter-Mines Fist Aid...
View ArticleSchool fee benefits trigger PAYE
In a bid to ensure that employees are well remunerated, some organisations grant their employees monetary and non-monetary benefits which include school fees benefits for the employees’ children or...
View ArticleNeed to close ranks in fight against climate change
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) need to play a strategic role in supporting member institutions and the African DFI community in addressing climate change. Citizen Entrepreneurial Development...
View ArticleAbsa invests P1.4 billion in local mining
Bank distributes over P1 billion to SMEs Looks to issue first ESG bond in Botswana Absa Bank Botswana said it has invested heavily in the mining industry over the years as part of its effort to...
View ArticleResearch firm forecasts a Central Bank hike of policy rate in 2024
The central bank is expected to raise its interest rate next year to keep inflation in check, an independent reaserch firm, BMI Research said. The firm forecasts that Bank of Botswana (BoB) will...
View ArticleCEDA boss warns about impeding climate change fears
Without strategic actions to combat climate change, the global economy could witness a decline exceeding 18 percent of its current GDP by 2048, with most severe impact felt by developing countries,...
View ArticleCall for a nuance approach to disability rights by the UN
It is an often spoken fact that human rights are for everyone. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights – which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year – has served as the cornerstone for the...
View ArticleMoody’s flags dominant public sector, weak private sector
Moody’s has raised concerns about Botswana’s private sector, describing it as “uncompetitive and subject to distortions.” This characterisation stems from the growing influence of the public sector and...
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View ArticleBanks prefer to lend middle-class – survey
Gov’t workers account for the highest amount of loans Household indebtedness stands at P58.3bn Banks have low repayment defaults The household indebtedness survey by the Bank of Botswana indicates...
View ArticleBusiness online registration improves tax compliance
Botswana has reformed its tax compliance to meet global standards, according to the OECD, an organisation that promotes economic development and global trade. OECD said reforming the business online...
View ArticleBOSASNet receives P250 000 from Mascom Batanani Walk to fight addiction
Top mobile telecommunications company, Mascom has donated over P250 000 to Botswana Substance Abuse Support Network (BOSASNet) as proceeds from its charity initiative, Batanani Walk 2023. Mascom said...
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View ArticleBERA To Overhaul Fuel Pricing Model
While details remain sketchy, petroleum companies hope the new mechanism will match the changes in international benchmark prices. The spokesperson for BERA, Tshepang Monare told this publication that...
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