Business

Botswana courts Korean capital for post-diamond economy

Botswana is stepping up its drive to attract Korean capital, technology and industrial partnerships as it seeks to reduce its dependence on diamonds and...
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Business confidence remains weak 

Botswana’s business community expects the economy to recover modestly this year, but the outlook remains clouded by weak demand, constrained government spending and high...
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Govt seeks P85 billion bond ceiling to absorb pension money 

Parliament has been asked to raise the ceiling on Botswana’s government bond issuance programme from P55 billion to P85 billion, with Finance Minister Ndaba...
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Bank rate held at 5.5% 

The Bank of Botswana has kept its Monetary Policy Rate at 5.5 percent, opting against further tightening despite inflation remaining well above the central...
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StanChart expects up to 26% rise in half-year profit

Standard Chartered Bank Botswana expects its pre-tax profit for the six months to June 2026 to rise by between 16 percent and 26 percent,...
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BMC slaughters more cattle despite FMD 

The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has slaughtered significantly more cattle at its Lobatse plant this year despite continued disruption to the livestock sector caused...
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Millers warn wheat shortfall will deepen import dependence

Botswana’s wheat production is falling further behind the needs of the country’s milling industry, leaving millers increasingly dependent on imports to keep factories supplied. Bokomo...
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Govt seeks P3.1 billion in August debt auction 

The government plans to raise P3.1 billion from the domestic market on 28 August, continuing its heavy reliance on monthly debt auctions to finance...
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GIA rebounds in H1:2026 

The Government Investment Account (GIA) has staged a sharp recovery in the first half of 2026, rising nearly 88 percent to P3.13 billion by...
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Vehicle market hits the brakes

Botswana’s vehicle market started 2026 on a weaker footing, with first-time registrations falling sharply and the composition of purchases pointing to a market still...
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