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First Capital Bank (FCB), a regional financial institution operating across five Southern African countries, is marking 30 years since it commenced operations in June 1995.The bank began with a single branch in Blantyre, Malawi, and has since grown...

Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and sustainable development between the two countries.The agreements were signed yesterday in Lilongwe during President Duma Gideon...

Botswana’s tertiary education landscape is diverse, vibrant, and deeply woven into the nation’s developmental ambitions. From the lecture halls of the University of Botswana and the Institute of Development Management (IDM) to the training...

A delegation of Indian investors from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) visited Botswana this week, seeking potential business ventures and investment opportunities in various sectors.Speaking at a welcome reception on Monday, Botswana’s...

Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) has expressed disappointment in Letshego Holdings Limited’s underperformance, leading to a significant impairment of the Group carrying value during 2024 financial year. Commenting on the Group’s 2024...

De Beers Group has launched the compelling new downstream propositions focused on a driving desire for natural diamonds as a category and on differentiating polished diamonds. At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show recently, De Beers Group revealed its...

Debswana Diamond Company and De Beers Group have joined efforts to co-create a future growth strategy for Oodi Weavers, as well as implement skills transfer and upskilling initiatives.Despite nearly five decades of remarkable success, Oodi Weavers...

Boago Emerging Markets this week announced that it has successfully recapitalised its insurance businesses, taking Westlife Insurance Botswana out of statutory management with effect from 21 March 2025. Elliot Moshoke, an experienced African...

Kwa Nokeng Oil Botswana’s leading petroleum companies, acknowledges that a matter concerning one of its fuel transporters is currently before the courts.Therefore, out of respect for the legal process, the company will refrain from public...

A female and youth owned insurance broker, Malsure Insurance Brokers, which was only formed just four years ago, is buoyant it has what it takes to spread the business outside Botswana borders in the next three years.​​​​​​The ambitious...

BOTSWANA GUARDIAN: How does Access Bank Botswana plan to enhance its global transactional services in the coming years, and what role does innovation play in that strategy?AKOFANG KEBONYE: Access Bank Botswana’s Global Transactional Services...

*Akofang KebonyeA new chapter in African trade is unfolding, and Botswana has a front-row seat to the opportunity through the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). With 54 nations working to remove trade barriers and promote economic...

As industries around the globe undergo rapid transformation, Botswana’s workforce faces growing pressure to meet international efficiency standards and adapt to evolving competency requirements. The Imperial School of Business and Science (ISBS) is...

Leading global online sports betting and gaming brand, Betway has resolved technical issues affecting customers in Botswana.After acquiring a license in February 2025, following a stringent process working closely with the Botswana Gambling...

Leading global online sports betting and gaming brand, Betway has resolved technical issues affecting customers in Botswana.After acquiring a license in February 2025, following a stringent process working closely with the Botswana Gambling...