Business

Letshego profit rises despite revenue pressure

Letshego Africa Holdings has lifted first-half profit by 25 percent despite weaker operating income, as lower credit impairment charges and tight cost controls helped...
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SA power reforms put BPC costs in spotlight

Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) could face greater pressure on electricity procurement costs as South Africa reforms its power market, potentially changing how electricity is...
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Rail freight revenue rises faster than volumes

Botswana’s rail freight business generated stronger returns in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue growing faster than cargo volumes as a surge in...
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Inflation slows to 9.4% 

Botswana’s inflation slowed in July as a sharp drop in fuel prices eased transport costs, offering relief to consumers and businesses after prices surged...
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Inside Botswana’s $116 Billion natural capital 

Botswana could unlock billions of dollars from wildlife, rangelands, water and natural assets as the diamond-dependent economy seeks sources of growth and financing. African Development...
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Botswana faces jobs test as working-age population swells

Botswana faces a growing test to turn a rising working-age population into economic growth as demographic changes create a potential dividend that will depend...
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Botswana faces skills drain as young workers seek opportunities abroad

Botswana’s labour market could face a growing skills challenge as young adults continue to leave the country for education, employment and professional opportunities, even...
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Local Per-Diem could revive hospitality industry 

Botswana’s hospitality industry could see a boost in demand after the government retained a P1,500 daily local per diem for public servants, with an...
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MMG Copper-Silver discovery boosts Khoemacau 

MMG Ltd has discovered a new copper-silver deposit at its Khoemacau mine in Botswana, adding an estimated 1.4 million tonnes of contained copper and...
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Land crisis deepens 

Botswana's housing and land crisis has reached alarming levels, with nearly 440,000 citizens waiting for residential plots while government admits it cannot say when...
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