For more than a century, De Beers was synonymous with diamonds. The company that once controlled nearly 90 percent of the world’s rough diamond trade built an empire on scarcity, marketing and unrivalled influence over the global gemstone market. Its famous slogan, “A Diamond...
Panic is spreading among Botswana’s public servants after many claimed their monthly pension contributions have mysteriously declined. The development has triggered fears that retirement savings are shrinking at a time when the country’s fragile economy is already forcing some teachers to consider early retirement.
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Amid accelerating global imperatives for decarbonisation, Botswana is strategically positioning itself as a frontrunner in Southern Africa’s low-carbon energy transition, demonstrating a clear commitment to sustainable economic transformation. In line with this moment, RMB, the Corporate Investment Banking division of First National Bank Botswana, hosted a CEOs Roundtable on Renewable Energy. This landmark engagement brought together policymakers, regulators, industry, and development finance to align on the practical pathways needed to transition Botswana to a low-carbon, resilient energy economy.
“This initiative reflects RMB’s unwavering commitment to driving Botswana’s sustainable development through innovative, fit-for-purpose financial...