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Botswana loses ground in Africa's industrialisation race
Sunday Standard Botswana loses ground in Africa's industrialisation race Botswana has slipped in Africa's industrialisation rankings, dropping six places over the past 14 years. This decline is linked to weaker manufacturing and a more specialised export base, according to a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report. The Africa Industrial Investment Barometer (AfIIB) and African Industrialisation Index (AII) 2025 report shows Botswana's position fell from The post Botswana loses ground in Africa's industrialisation race first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Portia Nkani
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Botswana bets on P25.5 billion 'new city' to drive diversification
Sunday Standard Botswana bets on P25.5 billion new city to drive diversification Botswana has launched construction of a P25.5 billion mixed-use development near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, marking one of the countrys largest private-sector-led investments as authorities seek new sources of growth beyond diamonds. Dubbed New Botswana City, the project is being developed through a partnership between Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and UAE-based ALBADDAD Holding. The The post Botswana bets on P25.5 billion new city to drive diversification first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Cedric Swanka
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Banks stay profitable, but expensive funding eats into Q1:2026 earnings
Sunday Standard Banks stay profitable, but expensive funding eats into Q1:2026 earnings Botswanas banking sector remained firmly profitable in the first quarter of 2026, but rising funding costs and growing credit risk pressures weighed on earnings, signalling a more challenging operating environment for lenders. According to Bank of Botswana data, the countrys nine commercial banks posted a combined net profit of P851.5 million in the three months The post Banks stay profitable, but expensive funding eats into Q1:2026 earnings first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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BVI capacity constraints cost Botswana key market
Sunday Standard BVI capacity constraints cost Botswana key market Botswana Vaccine Institutes (BVI) struggle to meet growing regional demand for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines is beginning to exact a commercial cost, with South Africa increasingly turning to alternative suppliers after years of relying on the state-owned producer. The shift shines a spotlight on longstanding capacity constraints at BVI, which has battled production disruptions, aging The post BVI capacity constraints cost Botswana key market first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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Letshego's African retreat driven by P520 million losses
Sunday Standard Letshegos African retreat driven by P520 million losses Letshego Africa Holdings decision to withdraw from five African markets follows years of mounting losses that ultimately undermined one of the lenders most ambitious growth bets. Documents circulated to shareholders ahead of a vote on the proposed disposal of subsidiaries in Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda show the operations generated a combined loss after The post Letshegos African retreat driven by P520 million losses first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Cedric Swanka
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Botswana won the inflation battle in 2025, but food prices tell a different story
Sunday Standard Botswana won the inflation battle in 2025, but food prices tell a different story Botswanas fight against inflation appeared largely successful in 2025, with consumer price growth falling below the central banks target range for a second consecutive year. Yet beneath the headline numbers, persistent increases in food prices continued to erode household purchasing power, particularly among lower-income families. According to Statistics Botswanas Consumer Price Index review for 2025, The post Botswana won the inflation battle in 2025, but food prices tell a different story first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Cedric Swanka
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Reserve valuation gains lift Govt's savings account from the brink
Sunday Standard Reserve valuation gains lift Govt's savings account from the brink Botswana's fiscal savings account has staged a remarkable recovery after months of decline, with fresh Bank of Botswana figures showing a sharp rebound in the Government Investment Account (GIA) during March. The latest central bank financial statements show that the GIA's Pula Fund component surged to P8.66 billion at the end of March, up from The post Reserve valuation gains lift Govt's savings account from the brink first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Cedric Swanka
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AU at 63: Ideology Trumps Reality
Sunday Standard AU at 63: Ideology Trumps Reality Last week, the AU celebrated its founding in 1963. And it is very natural to celebrate. However, it is also not unfair to pause and ask what the organization has achieved in its sixty-three years of existence. What has it achieved in as far as promoting liberty, freedom, and economic prosperity is concerned? And the The post AU at 63: Ideology Trumps Reality first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Stephanus Gentium
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Rectification or Reform? The SI 41 of 2026 Precedent
Sunday Standard Rectification or Reform? The SI 41 of 2026 Precedent On 27 March 2026, the Law Revision Commissioner published Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026 the Rectification of the Laws (Penal Code) Order deleting paragraphs (a) and (c) of section 164 of the Penal Code. Those paragraphs criminalised carnal knowledge against the order of nature and permitting such an act. With a single The post Rectification or Reform? The SI 41 of 2026 Precedent first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Isabella Mathiba
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The Telegraph June 10
Sunday Standard The Telegraph June 10 Digital copy of The Telegraph, June 10, 2026 The post The Telegraph June 10 first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Online editor
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:31:01
The Constitution said yes. Botswana hasn't
Sunday Standard The Constitution said yes. Botswana hasn't Every June, the world erupts in rainbow colours. Corporate logos transform overnight. Development partners such as UN family and International Cooperations issue carefully worded statements about diversity and inclusion. Social media fills with declarations of allyship that, come July, quietly disappear. Pride Month arrives dressed in celebration. But for many ordinary LGBTIQ people in Botswana, The post The Constitution said yes. Botswana hasn't first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Onkokame Mosweu
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:36:52
Makwala Starts the Race to Philanthropy in Sport
Sunday Standard Makwala Starts the Race to Philanthropy in Sport Botswana athletics legend Isaac Makwala has taken another significant step in giving back to society through the establishment of the Isaac Makwala Foundation. The foundation, which will be officially launched on 19 June at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), aims to preserve the sprinter's legacy, while creating opportunities for young people across the country. The post Makwala Starts the Race to Philanthropy in Sport first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Duncan Kgangkenna
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:40:36
Botswana's Ever Growing Athletics Doping Violations
Sunday Standard Botswana's Ever Growing Athletics Doping Violations A week ago, on the 26th May 2026, Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced the immediate provisional suspension of 800m runner Letlhogonolo Mokgethi. The athlete is alleged to have tested positive for a prohibited substance, 19-norandrosterone, during in-competition tests conducted on 04 April 2026. His suspension comes at a volatile time when the country is The post Botswana's Ever Growing Athletics Doping Violations first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:47:08
Bo.Plug hits the streets!
Sunday Standard Bo.Plug hits the streets! Bo.Plug, Botswanas newest advertising enterprise has officially launched, bringing a bold promise to revolutionise both informal trade and advertising in the country through professionally built workstations that double as advertising platforms. On 25thofMay 2026, the enterprise kicked off its landmarkRe A Go Pluga!activation where they partnered with 7 informal traders in the CBD and Main The post Bo.Plug hits the streets! first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:08:05
Import dependence persists despite production gains
Sunday Standard Import dependence persists despite production gains Botswana remains heavily dependent on imported food staples despite maintaining stable food availability levels and achieving self-sufficiency in some locally grown crops, according to the countrys first comprehensive Food Balance Sheet. The report, compiled by the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture and Statistics Botswana with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), found that The post Import dependence persists despite production gains first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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@sundaystandard Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:20:51
Govt borrowing threatens to crowd out private sector
Sunday Standard Govt borrowing threatens to crowd out private sector Botswana's private sector is expected to face even more challenges in 2026. A new report from Business Monitor International (BMI) warns that increased government borrowing could make it harder for businesses to get loans in an already tight credit market. The report describes an economy that is having trouble bouncing back after shrinking by about The post Govt borrowing threatens to crowd out private sector first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Portia Nkani
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