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Activity in the traditionally quiet secondary bond market has ballooned this year, with the Botswana Stock Exchange noting a 66.7% increase in trades to P5 billion in the year to October 31, compared to the same period last year.

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 November 2024

Guiding the market: BSE acting CEO, Kopano Bolokwe. The BSE is the primary platform for the bond market and has introduced several initiatives to boost both listings and secondary market activities

Nando’s co-founder urges entrepreneurs to focus on long-term goals

Entrepreneurs have been advised to be resilient, adaptable and focus on long-term goals, amid challenges facing businesses across Africa.

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 19 November 2024

Tight fiscus: Government has been increasingly depending on capital market debt to plug the gap caused by declining mineral revenues PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bidders squeeze BoB in P55bn debt programme

Bidders participating in government’s P55 billion domestic debt programme are increasingly demanding higher rates of return, resulting in the last four auctions failing to meet their targets, the Bank of Botswana has confirmed.

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 November 2024

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Wild celebrations greet Zebras' qualification

Zebras fans at a watch party at Cresta Lodge broke into wild celebrations at the final whistle after the national side held Egypt to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening.

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 November 2024

Introducing the New DStv Stream – Fresh Look, Greater Control with Exciting New Features Rewind missed moments and save live favourites – ultimate control with DStv Stream’s newest features

14 November 2024. Gaborone, Botswana. DStv Stream now has a fresh, streamlined experience that brings viewers closer to the content they love, making it easier than ever to explore a wide array of diverse content

Staff Writer | 19 November 2024

Showmax has just released the trailer for Unfollowed S2

13 November 2024. Gaborone, Botswana, Showmax has just released the trailer for Unfollowed S2, featuring 8 South African celebrities who have been “cancelled” and Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Spitch Nzawumbi.

Staff Writer | 19 November 2024

Monene led GU to a resounding 8-0 win over Police XI in a GACFA Women’s Division 1 League tie played at Lekidi West grounds on Sunday morning. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Red Roses adopt unpredictable approach

Gaborone United (GU) Ladies team head coach, William ‘Raizor’ Monene, fully understands knives are out for his side and seeks to have unpredictable approach to this campaign.

Kabelo Boranabi | 19 November 2024

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

President Duma Boko has reiterated his unwavering trust in women's leadership capabilities by appointing a number of women as ministers in his cabinet.

Larona Makhaiza | 19 November 2024

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

State funds amounting to a total of P45, 142,152.00 is said to have been secretly used to procure the controversial Karakul sheep using the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS).

Mpho Mokwape | 15 November 2024

Saleshando challenged President Boko to deliver on their promises and not dare fail..PIC.KENNEDY RMAOKONE

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando has said as much as they are happy that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power, they will not let the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) get away with complacency.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 15 November 2024

It is premature to write the BDP off-Kario

Lebogang Mosikare | 15 November 2024

It is our turn to eat

Titus Mbuya | 15 November 2024

BNF’s historic community-driven victory

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 15 November 2024

Where it all begun

Pamela Dube | 15 November 2024

The spin doctor is in the House

Pamela Dube | 15 November 2024

‘State purchased bulls were for Masisi’s farm’

Mpho Mokwape | 15 November 2024

Speaking out: Al Cook after the meeting with Boko PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

De Beers hails spirit of renewal after Boko meeting

De Beers CEO, Al Cook, has hailed a “positive spirit of renewal” after his first official talks with President Duma Boko, which focussed on finalising the long-drawn out talks over a diamond deal between the two.

Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow

President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.

Court steps aside in sentencing rape-convict father

The Broadhurst Magistrate's Court has recused itself from delivering a sentence on rape convict, Kabelo Kabelo, who was found guilty of sexually violating his biological daughter for a year and a half.

Debswana Q3 sales drop by 66%

Rough diamond sales have continued to plummet owing to a weak demand in internal markets for diamonds.

Batswana filled up the national stadium during the inaguration of President Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Enraged public boo Masisi, Tsogwane, Mnangagwa

Momentarily, the euphoric atmosphere enveloping the National Stadium coloured blue was nippily rancid by simmering fury from the citizenry as they incessantly booed former president Mokgweetsi Masisi and his fallen deputy Slumber Tsogwane.

Will Boko abolish death penalty?

FRANCISTOWN: The newly elected President of Botswana Duma Boko has consistently opposed the death penalty, which has been employed as a form of the ultimate punishment for serious offences such as murder.

Boko promises inclusive society

Newly elected President Duma Boko and his coalition the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) have undertaken to uphold the rule of law as part of their areas of critical intervention.

Zebras' appetite remains undiminished

The Zebras have spent sometime in the intensive care unit, cooking up and dishing insipid performances over the years. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign represented the Zebras with their resurrection moment, although the repair job went awry in the opening two games. Due to the fewer games played in the qualifiers after CAF decided to increase teams from 16 to 24 at the finals, the Zebras' path has never been...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2024

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