Sefalana Flags Expected Dip in Half-Year Profit as Economic Pressures Persist

Sefalana Flags Expected Dip in Half-Year Profit as Economic Pressures Persist. Sefalana Group has cautioned shareholders that its profit before tax for the 26-week period ended 26 October 2025 is expected to be lower than the corresponding period in 2024, reflecting ongoing economic challenges in Botswana.

In a trading update issued to shareholders, the Group indicated that profit before tax is projected to decline by between 10% and 12% compared to the prior period. Group Finance Director Mohamed Osman stated that the anticipated decrease translates to a reduction of approximately P22 million to P26 million from the P219 million recorded during the same period last year.

According to the Group, the expected decline in earnings is largely linked to the prevailing macroeconomic environment. Sefalana cited the slowdown in the diamond sector, a key contributor to Botswana’s economy, as well as the effects of the Pula currency adjustment implemented in July 2025, as major factors influencing performance during the reporting period.

The Board noted that these external developments placed pressure on business operations across the Group, contributing to the softer half-year outcome. The update highlighted that the challenges experienced by Sefalana mirror broader economic headwinds affecting the domestic market.

Despite the projected decline, the Group reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, advising shareholders that its consolidated financial results for the 26-week period ended 26 October 2025 will be released by the end of January 2026. The forthcoming results are expected to include detailed commentary on the operational and financial factors that shaped the Group’s performance during the first half of the financial year.

In the meantime, shareholders and investors have been advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities until the full results are published.

Sefalana Group operates across multiple business segments and remains one of Botswana’s established listed companies. The forthcoming half-year results are expected to provide further insight into how the Group has navigated a challenging economic environment during the reporting period.