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Good institutions matter 

Stephanus Gentium -
After reading Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson’s masterpiece titled Why Nations Fail it is difficult not to appreciate the importance of good institutions. The...

Medicine procurement and the missing pricing test

Isabella Mathiba -
On 22 June 2026, Central Medical Stores issued a public notice inviting all registered suppliers of medicines — manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers alike —...

The Price of Leadership: Who Decides What a CEO Is Worth? 

Laurettah Sibanda -
Social media and the broader media landscape has been abuzz with debate over executive remuneration following the disclosure of the remuneration package of the...

The new Employment Act is an ideologically driven trap for employers 

Stephanus Gentium -
“You don’t need to be a neoliberal to see the benefits of the price mechanism, of competition, or of supply-side responses to scarcity.”- Kristian...

When Less Becomes More: How Botswana Businesses Can Build Resilience During the Economic Downturn

Laurettah Sibanda -
Historically, business success has been associated with expansion, increased market presence and the pursuit of growth opportunities. Boards and management teams have traditionally been...

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