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Corporate leaders in Botswana will in three days-time convene to discuss all subject matters that focus on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) principles and sustainable finance, amid pressure that is mounting for companies to integrate...
Botswana, which is better known for adhering to the principle of consultation, is set to further economically disadvantaged small medium enterprises, hawkers, and vendors, who are mostly dependent on the lucrative tobacco sector. As one expert put it...
Bona Life, the citizen owned insurance outfit, which this week celebrated ten years of existence, is ready to regain its market share within the multi-billion Pula sector. In an interview with Botswana Guardian, the Chief Executive Officer, Phatsimo...
Through its Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Programme (EEDP) initiative, Debswana awarded start-up capital and mentorship benefits to six tertiary students who emerged as top performers in the entrepreneurship challenge.The six winners...
Big Talk Communications, a local consultancy company this week announced it has expanded its range of services,"to better serve our clients especially the SMME (Small Micro Medium Enterprises) segment." Founder and Managing Director, Kabelo Brown...
Despite chain retailers' efforts to interdict statutory instrument (SI) restricting importing of school uniforms, the government has remained unapologetic on the issue. Trade and Industry Minister, Mmusi Kgafela speaking at the Botswana textile...
Letlole La Rona (LLR) has bemoaned the impact of new Transfer Duty Amendment Act of 2019 on the country’s real estate industry, as increased transfer duty for non-citizens from five percent to 30 percent has hampered business.With intentions to...
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 continues to grow its commercial banking product offering through...
Botswana mining services sub-sector is no doubt valued at billions of Pula on annual basis. However, it is a known fact that, this sector has for decades been dominated by foreign companies largely because of limited skills, expertise or resources by...
The business landscape for postal services has significantly shifted as digitization advances and communications business becomes more competitive. In response to these trends, Botswana Post is considering to establish a Postal Bank, offering all...
Understanding financial statements can go a long way in the empowerment drive for local entrepreneurs given that it is the language of doing business. It may seem like simple advice, but several small businesses make the same mistakes early on during...
The prevailing economic and business situation will force the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), to work extra hard, and attract new listing on the bourse. Statistics indicate that initial public listings (IPOs) on stock exchanges across Africa has been...
Despite the current economic climate with short to medium term risks, Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) remains optimistic of the year ahead. “We project an enabling environment that would be very supportive of our 2022 – 2026 strategy,” said BSE...
Botswana Manufacturer Exporters Association has allayed fears that local manufacturers cannot meet demand of school uniforms, following the restriction on importation of school uniforms. Chains stores such as Ackemans and PEP have approached the High...
As government makes efforts to control chlorofluorocarbons and hydroflourocarbons, companies that trade in ozone depleting substances (ODS) have been invited to apply for import, export and transit permits for 2023. The Department of Meteorological...
Botswana Building Society Bank (BBS) has the appointed Pedzani Tafa as the Bank Managing Director and Executive Director with effect from 4 January 2023. Tafa is a seasoned banker, whose recent appointment was as Chief Operations Officer for Botswana...
New African Properties (NAP) foresees continued financial headwinds as high inflation causes high expenses and low rental growth. NAP Managing Director, Tobias Mynhardt stated that property costs have increased across the board with utilities and...
NBFIRA has announced that issuing of the country’s first virtual asset service provider license is demonstration of the continued growth, depth and dynamism of the local market. Last year, during the fourth quarter, NBFIRA granted Yellow Card...
The diamond industry was one of the winners as the economy rebounded from the pandemic. Consumer demand for diamond jewelry grew, while supply remained constrained.This year, the $80bn industry saw more turmoil as cutters, polishers and traders...
JSE-listed tech group Altron has sold its businesses in Botswana and Mozambique to Zimbabwe’s Tano Digital Solutions. Alton says the sale follows a strategic decision by the Altron board in June 2021 to divest from the rest of Africa markets...
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