The paradox of Botswana’s strong economic growth versus the rising income inequality
According to international economic measures, Botswana has experienced long-term economic growth overall. Those same measures, however, also report that the…
Vee Mampeezy nominated for AFRIMMA 2020 Awards
Botswana’s multi-award-winning artist, “Vee Mampeezy” Sento is up for the Best Male in Southern Africa Award at next month’s AFRIMMA…
Concerns over fracking plans on Botswana-Namibia border
Reports suggesting that a Canadian oil and gas firm is planning to start hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in one of Africa’s…
BPC power production declines as imports soar to over 50% to meet demand
The amount of electricity produced in the country continued to decline in the second quarter of the year, with the…
BPOPF sets aside P3bn for local infrastructure
The Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) has set aside P3 billion to be invested in local infrastructure in the…
Botswana Police introduces a dedicated GBV toll-free number
The Botswana Police Service has launched a toll-free number aimed to help Gender Based Violence (GBV) victims. Speaking at a…
The challenges of being a creative in Botswana – Part 2
Bob is a self-proclaimed entrepreneur and loves money, he’s obsessed with it. He likes to look good; to him, appearance…
Botswana San artists book “Qaugaua” on display at Illumines Bonne Espérance Gallery in Paris
Last month, a book that contains the works by San artists of the Kgalagadi was on display at the Bonne…
1-hour free Wi-Fi for Gaborone City residents
Some parts of Gaborone where the Botswana Fibre Network (BoFiNet) has internet hot-spot infrastructure will soon enjoy free internet, courtesy…
Botswana Diamonds begins precision ground geophysics programme
Botswana Diamonds has started a precision ground geophysics programme to zero-in on potential kimberlite pipes on the prospective Marsfontein and…
Air Botswana rethinks marketing strategy in fight for survival
Air Botswana plans to intensify its survival strategies, including slashing domestic flight fares and offering scenic tours of Gaborone, as…
Daewoo completes construction of Kazungula Bridge
Daewoo E&C said on October 8 that it has received a taking-over certificate from the Botswana and Zambian governments on…
Bank of Botswana: The Pula appreciates by 0.9% against the South African Rand
The Pula appreciated by 0.9% against the South African Rand and depreciated by 1.2% against the IMF Special Drawing Rights…
Botswana export revenue doubles
The monthly figures on the International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) for July 2020 released recently by Statistics Botswana (SB) shows…
Public procurement: The most fertile corruption breeding ground
Corruption in public procurement can occur at both the national and sub-national levels. On the one hand, decentralisation may narrow…
De Beers collaborates with jewellery designers, introduces ReSet initiative
De Beers Group has introduced ReSet, a series of collaborations with jewellery designers to engage in conversations around sustainability and…
Botswana joins global COVAX Facility to ensure access to vaccine
Botswana on its Independence Day commemoration implored other countries to join it in signing up to access the COVID-19 vaccine, it has emerged. Botswana currently…
Keep your hands off tenders or face the sack – Masisi warns ministers
Cabinet ministers must stay away from awarding of COVID-19 tenders or risk being fired, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reportedly warned.…
Botswana at 54 years: from British Protectorate to Botswana Day
Botswana is currently the only country that celebrates its national day on the 30th of September. Had we delayed our…
The challenges of being a creative in Botswana – Part 1
Linda is a professional lady who works for a well-known organisation and outside of work, she loves being the host.…
Government digs deep to prop up Botswana economy
Newly released figures show that Botswana’s economy would have fared much worse had the government not pumped billions of Pulas…
Opinion piece: Minister Kgafela bemoans poor management, collation of govt. data
Back in July, the Sunday Standard ran an article about the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development, Mmusi Kgafela being…
Botswana economy in worst contraction since independence
The Botswana economy has recorded its biggest contraction since records began, officially entering a recession. The economy is expected to…
Major solar proposal could diversify economy, reduce costs for Botswana
A proposed five gigawatt (GW) solar power programme to be developed jointly by Botswana and Namibia would become a landmark…
Now everyone’s statistician. Here’s what armchair COVID are getting wrong
If we don’t analyse statistics for a living, it’s easy to be taken in by misinformation about COVID-19 statistics on…
Metal Tiger continuing to put the spotlight on Botswana, after plotting tricky course through coronavirus-affected half year
Metal Tiger PLC (LON:MTR) delivered a loss before taxation of £3.4 mln in the six months to June 2020. During…