Khama builds a mansion in Eswatini, Botswana is unhappy
After he overstayed his welcome in South Africa, former president Ian Khama is reportedly building a mansion at the luxurious Nkonyeni Golf Estate on land given to him by King Mswati of Eswatini....
View ArticleA New Era of Opportunity for MMG Limited and Botswana
Botswana’s mining landscape is abuzz with anticipation following MMG Limited’s entry into the local sector through its acquisition of Khoemacau Copper Mine’s parent company, Cuprous Capital which owned...
View ArticleThe growth of mobile money in Africa
The growth of mobile money in Africa is rapidly accelerating, driven by improved access to technology, challenges in accessing traditional financial services, and an increase in contactless payments...
View ArticleBoitekanelo College accreditation to WFOT affirms commitment to excellence
Boitekanelo College heralded the introduction of a new degree program as a significant milestone for the institution. The institution recently introduced the Bachelor of Science in Occupational...
View ArticleBOMAID not above anti-competition law – CoA
Botswana Medical Aid Society (BOMAID) has failed to prove to the authorities that it falls within the limited economic activities exempt from the oversight and regulation of the 2018 Competition Act....
View ArticleGovt endorses plan to ‘seize’ freehold farms
The government has endorsed recommendations for the compulsory acquisition of freehold farms as part of its endeavors to utilise them for national development. This decision stems from the government...
View ArticleEmergency Assist aims to play leading role in the tourism sector
Emergency Assist 991, the leading emergency medical services provider, has identified tourism as one of the sectors in which they need to play a meaningful role. This explains why the company is one of...
View ArticleIn the crosshairs of a Gulf conflict
Botswana could potentially face the spill-over effects of a conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel due to its trade relations with the latter should tensions escalate. Botswana imports a...
View ArticleGrowmine suffers setback in marathon lotto case
In a ruling that marks a turning point in the long drawn legal battle between Growmine Africa, Gambling Authority, and Ithuba Solutions since 2022, Growmine Africa has lost a case in which they...
View ArticleBotswana aims for Olympic Qualification at World Relays
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is preparing to leave a significant mark at the forthcoming World Relays in the Bahamas, as part of its concerted effort to secure coveted spots at the Paris...
View ArticlePower Plays and Fuel Fumbles
Economic think tank Econsult has highlighted the impact of maintaining artificially low inflation through subsidies, emphasising the burden it places on the government. Founded by respected economist...
View ArticleNational Business Conference sets to ignite actions towards economic...
Business Botswana’s National Business Conference is returning for its seventeenth instalment under the theme Invigorating Economic Transformation Through the Private Sector. The four-day conference...
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View ArticleTourism Vision Takes Flight
Optimistic for double-digit growth Gov’t, tourism industry to find common ground on vegetable import ban Pending concession leases to be issued soon Air Botswana re-fleets, expands routes Ethiopian...
View ArticleRegulator aims to tame gambling problem
The government and the Gambling Authority aim to decrease the rates of problem gambling in Botswana from 5 percent to 2 percent by 2028. Minister of Trade and Industry, Mmusi Kgafela revealed this when...
View ArticleFirst Capital Bank improves Customer Experience with new loyalty rewards...
Recognising the need to offer more than just core banking services to its customers, First Capital Bank Botswana has launched a game-changing rewards programme which provides customers with...
View ArticleTsogwane Praises Forbes U30 Africa Summit for Elevating Botswana’s Profile
Acting President Slumber Tsogwane has highlighted Botswana’s recent positive developments attributing them to three editions of the Forbes U30 Africa Summit hosted in the country. Addressing the...
View ArticleBatswana continue to be fleeced by pyramid schemes
The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) has sounded the alarm regarding the growing participation of Batswana in pyramid and related scheme activities within the country. Despite ongoing...
View ArticleAccess to diamond education for all
Q. As a leading global diamond producer, how critical is it for Batswana to have diamond value chain technical expertise? A: It is of utmost importance that Batswana are equipped with skills to be able...
View ArticleBotswana moves to control surging import threats
Botswana has proposed safeguard measures to ascertain whether the heightened imports of products are causing or posing a threat of serious injury to domestic industries. As a member of the World Trade...
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