Botswana intensifies FMD controls as outbreaks threaten livestock trade

Staff Reporter BOTSWANA is intensifying efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with the outbreaks raising concerns for cross-border animal health and livestock trade in the region, including Namibia, which shares a border with Botswana and …

Mukuru’s new Visa Companion Card turns its Wallet into an everyday payment tool in Botswana

Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, allowing customers to make cashless payments directly from their Mukuru Wallet balance without needing a traditional bank account. Linked to the Mukuru Wallet, the physical card enables …

SkyCloud helps bridge Botswana’s development gap

Speaking at a project financing engagement, SkyCloud managing director, Bruce Nkgakile, the company has identified opportunities in the housing , student accommodation, government offices and transport sectors through market intelligence and engagements …

Botswana Warned Over EU Rules

Botswana exporters risk losing access to lucrative European markets unless they can prove compliance with the EU’s stringent deforestation rules across their supply chains. BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana risks being shut out of critical European markets unless …

Nam, Botswana stress diversification in managing resource wealth

Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity. Both countries highlighted the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions and saving for future …

Botswana launches Ballin N Da Bush Safari Classic

BOTSWANA DONATES FMD VACCINES TO LESOTHO

Maseru, Aug. 10 — Botswana has donated 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines to Lesotho as part of efforts to support the country’s response to the transboundary animal disease and protect livestock livelihoods. The vaccines, manufactured …

FARMERS SHARE EXPERIENCES, CHART WAY FORWARD – LESOTHO, BOTSWANA

Maseru, Aug. 19 — Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Selibe Mochoboroane and Minister of Agriculture Botswana Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, conveyed a meeting with farmers in Lesotho aimed at strengthening collaboration in agricultural …

Botswana, SA strengthen cross border innovation

Recently, agencies from the two nations namely Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub (BDIH) and South Africa's Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to show commitment to the vision. TIA CEO, Titus Mathe, described …

Continental Reinsurance floats P2bn IPO on Botswana Stock Exchange

The public offer, which opened on August 5, is expected to pave the way for Continental Reinsurance Holdings to become the first reinsurer listed on the BSE, representing a significant milestone for the company and Botswana’s capital markets. The offer …