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Botswana Savings Bank Issues BWP 50 Million Subordinated Unsecured Tier II Fixed Rate Notes Under Its Domestic Note Programme

Botswana Savings Bank (BSB or the Issuer), established under the Botswana Savings Bank Act CAP 56:03, continues to strengthen its…

Luxury Brand Mogul BK Proctor BLASTED for Dodging $9,689 Shipping Fees (Over P135K!)

BK Proctor, founder of the luxury lifestyle brand Collections by BK Proctor, faces explosive allegations of avoiding a $9,689.85 (around…

Government Revamps Pula Exchange Policy to Strengthen Trade and Economy

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering economic growth and strengthening trade relations, the Botswana government has announced significant revisions…

Farmers Gather at BAMB Gaborone for Ploughing Seeds Distribution

Farmers from various regions of Botswana converged at the Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) headquarters in Gaborone on Monday to…

Anti-Corruption Activist, Setlhomo Tshwanelang Questions Cresta Hotels’ Monopoly on Government Catering Tenders

In a push for transparency and fair competition, anti-corruption activist Setlhomo Tshwanelang has called on Parliament to investigate the recurring…

Botswana Faces Diamond Dilemma as De Beers Grapples with Slumping Demand

Botswana, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, is at a critical crossroads as global diamond giant De Beers faces one of…

Botswana’s Updated NDC Targets 15% Emissions Cut by 2030

Botswana has unveiled its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, setting an ambitious target to reduce its…

Botswana Issues 400 Elephant Hunting Licenses

Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses for the upcoming season, sparking fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters can pay…

Botswana Tops the List of Major Deals in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023

Botswana has emerged as a leader in Sub-Saharan Africa’s deal-making landscape in 2023, according to the Doing Deals in Sub-Saharan…

Debswana Appoints Mr. Goitseone Gadifele as General Manager of Jwaneng Mine

Debswana Diamond Company is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Goitseone Gadifele as the General Manager (GM) of Jwaneng…

Botswana Makes Cut for 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

The London-based New African magazine has unveiled its highly anticipated annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans for 2024. This prestigious…

Growing Concerns Over Unregulated Private Schools In Botswana

In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Child Welfare & Basic Education, registered private schools in Botswana have raised…