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DUST CLOUDS BOTSWANA’S EXPORT-LED AGRICULTURE STRATEGY
The country’s emerging citrus export industry is facing mounting uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt fuel supplies, fertiliser costs and export logistics, just as the 2026 harvest season begins. Chairperson of Selebi-Phikwe Citrus (SPC), Deon Van Westhuizen, warned...
The Price Tag for Fuel Relief
The government has suspended the fuel levy, road levy and security of supply levy—amounting to P2.45 per litre on petrol and P2.39 per litre on diesel—in a move aimed at cushioning consumers and businesses from rapidly rising global petroleum prices....
IDEAL Summit 2026 Seeks African Projects for Investment Pipeline
Projects across Africa seeking investment will have an opportunity to connect directly with funders at the upcoming IDEAL Summit 2026, scheduled for April 8–9 at the Royal Aria Conference Centre in Tlokweng. Organised by Square Gate Group, the summit aims...
When Fifth Avenue dimmed: Botswana’s diamonds, a bankrupt retailer and the risks of selling downstream
In early December, as New York entered its most lucrative retail month, Botswana’s diamonds took center stage. On Fifth Avenue, amid choreographed lights and seasonal spectacle, a luxury retailer partnered with Botswana in a holiday activation, presenting the country as...
Government targets tighter control of second-hand vehicle industry
Moves to strengthen tax compliance and curb money laundering • Electronic VAT system to track vehicle dealers • VP Gaolathe acknowledges sector’s economic importance The government plans to tighten regulation of Botswana’s imported second-hand vehicle industry in a bid...
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Molema and Phooko serve synergies in style
In live theatre, directors often seek to capture moments through vignettes — frozen frames that heighten the audience’s experience of...
From Student to Employer At 23: Heather Monare Builds an Impact Focused Creative Ecosystem
Q: What was the specific spark or moment of realisation that convinced you to transition your talent for communications into...
Moringa’s rise as a strategic economic asset
As the global community pivots toward sustainable solutions for food security and industrial raw materials, a resilient contender is emerging...
Ladies’ Circle Botswana on Par for Charity
In the pursuit of professionalism and excellence, it is often said that ‘practice makes perfect’. However, if one were to...
Rural Okavango horticulture springs to blossom
As climate change and shifting international trade patterns threaten food supply chains, countries around the world are intensifying efforts to...
Pula! Playback Theatre is More Than an Act
There are different forms of theatre-making the world over, from the grand spectacle of pantomime to the elemental stylings of...
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Government harmonises tax administration through proposed legislation
The government has taken a step to streamline tax administration with the introduction of the Tax Administration Bill (TAB), which...
