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Charges Loom for Batswana in Russia-Ukraine War

The government is likely to lay criminal charges against Batswana recruited to fight alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war.  The foreign military recruits are expected to face criminal charges back home under Botswana’s Foreign Enlistment Act.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister Phenyo...
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Ram-Linked Companies Spark Engen Acquisition Row

The acquisition of Engen Botswana Limited by Fusionspark (Pty), a company controlled in part by businessman Ramachandran Ottapathu has erupted into a legal dispute.  This is after the buyer (Fusionspark) appealed against conditions imposed by the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA). The conditions include a...
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Earthwise Advances Talks on US$19 Billion Regional Oil Pipeline Project

Earthwise Investments, the company spearheading the proposed SADC Regional Oil Pipeline Project, has held...
Business

MMG Khoemacau, Absa Partner to Support Citizen-Owned SMEs

MMG Khoemacau and Absa Bank Botswana have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at...
Business

Bolux Licence Under Fresh Scrutiny As Trade Ministry Admits Missing Records

The long-running controversy surrounding Bolux Group’s operations has resurfaced after the Ministry of Trade...
Business

Government Puts Rural Industrialisation At The Centre Of Economic Growth

Botswana’s renewed drive to diversify its economy is increasingly shifting beyond urban centres, with...
Business

Absa Bank Backs Botswana’s Rural Industrialisation Vision

Absa Bank Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to Botswana’s economic diversification by emphasising that...
Banking

FNB Botswana Honoured With Two Prestigious Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2026

FNB Botswana has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at the 2026 Euromoney Awards...
Business

BHC raises red flag as SHHA loan defaults put affordable housing at risk

Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) has urged for reforms to fortify the Self-Help Housing Agency...
Business

BIRRO Appoints Colleen Selogelo as Vice Chairperson

The Botswana Institute of Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Offenders (BIRRO) has appointed Colleen Selogelo...
Investment

Botswana Launches Textile Programme Targeting 100 Citizen-Owned Enterprises

Botswana has launched a national textile development programme aimed at strengthening local manufacturing, supporting...
Mining

Botswana can no longer count on diamonds to secure its future

The World Bank’s first Botswana Economic Update 2026 report, titled, Seizing the Moment: How Botswana...
Banking

FNB expands footprint with new branch in Tutume

FNB Botswana has opened a branch in Tutume, extending its physical presence into one...
Business

Wilderness and LEA deepen push for citizen-owned enterprises 

Wilderness Safaris and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have signed an agreement aimed at...
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Charges Loom for Batswana in Russia-Ukraine War

The government is likely to lay criminal charges against Batswana recruited to fight alongside...
Local

Ram-Linked Companies Spark Engen Acquisition Row

The acquisition of Engen Botswana Limited by Fusionspark (Pty), a company controlled in part...
Corruption

Former Minister Moagi Aquitted in P4.7 Million Corruption Case

Former Minister of Minerals and Energy Lefoko Moagi has been acquitted of a corruption...
Wildlife

Chobe Holdings Invests P1,9 Million In Conservation And Wildlife Research

Chobe Holdings Limited invested P1.93 million in wildlife research, conservation and heritage preservation during...