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Why Botswana’s Economic Transformation Matters Now

Analyser Botswana has been celebrated as one of Africa’s most remarkable economic success stories. At independence in 1966, it was among the poorest countries in...

“Beyond Loans: Why Legal Reform Is Key to Unlocking MSME Finance in Botswana”

In his recent Budget Speech, the Vice President and Minister of Finance acknowledged a structural weakness in Botswana’s current MSME financing model. Citing the...

A Budget for Her Tomorrow: Advancing Opportunities for Women and Girls

Sesame Tombale Botswana’s 2026/27 Budget Speech is more than a fiscal roadmap; it is a statement about the kind...

2026/2027 Budget Breakdown: Where the Money is Going

In the budget speech delivered to the National Assembly on February 9, 2026, Minister of Finance Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe...

Gaolathe Charts Path for Transformation and Fiscal Discipline

In a sweeping address that balanced stark economic realities with ambitious reform, Minister of Finance Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe presented...

BDC Appoints Oteng Keabetswe as Substantive Managing Director

The Board of the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) has appointed Oteng Keabetswe as the Corporation’s substantive Managing Director, effective...

Beyond the Diamond Sparkle: Botswana’s Bold Blueprint for a Self-Made Future

For decades, Botswana’s economic story has been written in the language of carats and kimberlite. It was a narrative...

Standard Chartered Puts Full Botswana Franchise Up for Sale Following Bidder Interest

Standard Chartered PLC has announced a major strategic shift in its operations in Botswana, confirming today that it will...