The shelves of opportunity have long been out of reach for many workers in Botswana’s bustling retail sector. Yet a fresh initiative by Choppies Group, one of the nation’s largest retail conglomerates, promises to rewrite that story for its employees. In an era where homeownership remains a distant dream for many, the Choppies building scheme emerges as a bold step towards turning aspirations into tangible bricks and mortar, right in the hands of the workers...

Government shake-ups this week The political maneuvers in Botswana this week erupted with far reaching decisions, marking a shift within the country’s financial and governmental institutions. Coinciding with President Duma Boko’s State of the Nation Address, a series of high-profile leadership shake-ups rocked government and quasi-government agencies, dramatically exposing underlying tensions and questions about governance. The firing of Jennate Makgolo, Commissioner General of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), alongside the mutual separation agreement of...

Teacher Union wants President Boko to act The education sector in Botswana is teetering on the edge of a crisis, as teachers grow increasingly frustrated and disillusioned under the leadership of Minister Dr. Nono Kgafela Mokoka. For months now, members of the Botswana Sectors Educators Teachers’ Union (BOSETU) have voiced their concerns, accusing the minister of neglecting her core mandate to advance education, while seeming more enamored with broader social work initiatives. Their anxieties have...

Africa Lighthouse Capital (ALC), a private equity firm based in Botswana, has recently made a significant strategic investment in Bayport Financial Services Botswana, acquiring a notable minority equity stake in the country’s leading microfinance lender. This partnership marks a key development in Botswana’s financial services sector, aiming to advance financial inclusion and drive economic empowerment for households traditionally underserved by conventional banking institutions. The deal underscores the growing impact of local private equity in shaping...

Botswana stands at a crossroads. As its youth grapple with a wave of challenges—rising crime, unemployment, school dropouts, and a crisis of identity—one initiative is striving to rewrite the narrative for boys aged 12 to 17. The BOGWERA Brotherhood Project, a week-long behavioral camp, is more than just a program; it’s a cultural reclamation and a lifeline for young men caught in the storm of modern Botswana’s social upheavals. The name “Bogwera” isn’t new to...

From a ‘raucous’ youth to BNF Treasurer It’s a grassroots triumph at BNF congress The July 2025 Botswana National Front (BNF) party congress in Palapye was supposed to be a celebration marking 60 years of one of Botswana’s oldest political parties. Instead, it turned into a dramatic watershed moment that shook the opposition landscape and sent ripples through the nation’s political establishment. Against the weight of heavy endorsements and well-oiled lobby machines, Arafat Khan, the...

Bango Trading committed to completing the projects Asks Department to determine claims files 1 and half years ago The claims should have been determined within 42 days The Gumare-Sepopa road project, a critical infrastructure development in Botswana, has become a symbol of frustration and delay, stirring controversy over who is truly responsible for the setbacks. Awarded to Bango Trading in 2022, the 70-kilometer road was expected to be a flagship project, promising improved connectivity and...

Connecting to a water treatment borehole could save a firm P45 million Botswana’s water story is one of quiet urgency beneath the surface. In a country where the arid Kalahari sands dominate the landscape and surface water is scarce, groundwater has become the lifeline sustaining both communities and industries. Yet, this resource is far from a simple solution. It is a costly, delicate balancing act of extraction, treatment, and containment — a challenge that Envesys...