SMME Corner

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Moriting Accountancy pulls-up women

Sun Reporter | 19 February 2025

Chema Chema Fund disbursed P3.8m by May

Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) reports that Chema Chema Fund has received an overwhelming response from the informal business community with 4,230 applications...

Keikantse Lesemela | 05 June 2024

Dream Flavours gains traction in the dairy sector

Having assessed the dairy and beverage market, five business minded women from various villages, took a bold decision, way back in 2009, and ventured into the country’s...

BG REPORTER | 01 December 2023

Mophane Properties flexes its muscles

Diversified property services company, Mophane Properties was only established this year. However, despite operating in a cut-throat and competitive sector, the company has managed to find its footing. This week, BOTSWANA GUARDIAN caught up with its director, LORATO SEETE, who has disclosed they are ready to grab more opportunities in the region.

BG REPORTER | 06 July 2023

Debswana powers new programme for startups

Through its Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Programme (EEDP) initiative, Debswana awarded start-up capital and mentorship benefits to six tertiary students who emerged...

Keikantse Lesemela | 22 March 2023

School uniform import ban stays

Despite chain retailers' efforts to interdict statutory instrument (SI) restricting importing of school uniforms, the government has remained unapologetic on the issue. Trade...

Andrew Maramwidze | 24 February 2023

FNB steps up SMEs support

First National Bank Botswana (FNB) has increased its efforts towards SME economic development following government’s initiative for citizen empowerment in local supply. The bank...

Keikantse Lesemela | 17 February 2023

Khana Capital aims to be best in the market

Khana Capital, the emerging fintech company and Small Micro Medium Enterprises(SMMEs) financier is aiming to be the ‘go to’ establishment for supplying chain financing both in...

Koobonye Ramokopelwa | 15 December 2022

KHANA CAPITAL: Fintech with SMMEs in mind

Khana Capital a new player in the game, is slowing building its brand to become a trusted partner to go to when looking for supply chain financing. What makes the company tick is that it offers these services through innovative and digital financing solutions. Below KOOBONYE RAMOKOPELWA talks Chief Operations Officer, Reitumetse Lekoko on a wide range of issues.

BG REPORTER | 17 November 2022

BURS - COVID19 Tax Reliefs & Obligations during the LOCKDOWN

27 April 2020

Proparco’s financing partnership with BancABC Botswana to support 4, 500 direct and indirect jobs

24 April 2020

BEMA worried that local market does not manufacture surgical masks and ventilators

18 April 2020

New electricity tariffs to trigger inflation rise

17 April 2020

SA mobile payment application eyes local market

15 April 2020

COVID19 Wage Subsidy – Frequently Asked Questions

14 April 2020

Stanbic profits fall despite rise in advances, deposits

13 April 2020

Health Ministry sued P6 million for baby's death

The Ministry of Health is being sued for over P6 million by a woman who lost her baby two months after giving birth.According to court documents seen by this publication, the...

Police Probe Deepens As Slain Kenosi Was Targeted for Being Gay

Maun Police are actively investigating the death of a man believed to be linked to hatred over his sexual orientation.Kenosi Candler Mokobamotho was laid to rest last Wednesday,...

Fake P200 notes flood market ahead of Independence

The streets are getting flooded with fake P200 notes just days before Independence celebrations, raising fears that unsuspecting Batswana may lose their hard-earned money to...

Botswana is capitalizing on its diamond resource riches by adding value through diamond manufacturing. Though not yet large by global standards, the cutting industry in this sub-Saharan country shows considerable promise. De Beers now holds its rough diamond sales in Gaborone and has encouraged large diamantaires to set up manufacturing plants there.

Botswana offers U.S. mineral access to secure tariff relief

> Proposal sparks debate over transparency, local interests, and long-term trade strategy

BOIPUSO FEAST: UDC MP slaughters 12 cows to thank his voters

Are you a resident of Lobatse and still wondering what to do on Independence Day?Well, perhaps you should look no further than your ward because Member of Parliament (MP) for...