Botswana’s Tax Overhaul: Corporate rates surge amid legacy concessions

Botswana is turning a new page in its fiscal landscape with a sweeping overhaul of its tax regime, effective July 1, 2026. The most notable headline: a significant hike in the corporate income tax rate from 22% to 24.5%, a move that signals the government’ …

Botswana’s mining FDI hit P47.8B in 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Botswana’s mining sector surged to P47.8 billion in 2024, marking a P15 billion increase from the previous year, according to an update from the Bank of Botswana. The mining sector dominated FDI inflows, accounting for 48 …

Absa Pay sparks Botswana’s shift to secure, contactless payments

There is an ongoing emphatic digital transformation, where the tactile clink of plastic cards is yielding to the swift tap of a smartphone. Absa Botswana’s Business Development Manager, Spencer Moreri, has been at the forefront of this shift with the …

AIR BOTSWANA AIRCRAFT REMAIN GROUNDED IN NAMIBIA

Air Botswana's fleet of two aircraft remain grounded in Namibia as the country's flag carrier continues to experience serious operational challenges. Currently, only three aircraft of Air Botswana's six-plane fleet are operational, resulting in …

Botswana feedlot operators sue Gov’t amid cattle crisis

In a move that threatens to upend Botswana’s agricultural landscape, two of the country’s largest beef feedlot operators have filed an urgent High Court application against the government. J S Beef and Primefast, which together account for nearly 30 …

Xago secures Botswana vasp licence, accelerating Southern African expansion

Digital asset infrastructure company Xago has officially been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence in Botswana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to expand regulated digital financial services across Africa. The …

Absa’s MoMo on MobiTap: Revolutionizing payments and inclusion in Botswana

Absa Bank Botswana is rewriting the rules of digital payments with its groundbreaking solution, Absa MoMo on MobiTap, a technology that transforms ordinary Android smartphones into powerful payment acceptance devices. Spencer Moreri, Absa Bank Botswana’s …

Lorato Orapeleng: Botswana’s Storytelling Powerhouse

Lorato Orapeleng’s ascent from a hopeful graduate at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academy to the founder of Mediawrap Africa represents more than just a personal success story -it embodies the evolving landscape of African filmmaking and creative …

Botswana’s anti-corruption reforms delayed

Namibia, Botswana strengthen digital cooperation through ICT agreement

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana have strengthened their digital partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding cooperation in information and communication technology, with a focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity …