Botswana is quietly transforming its economic landscape, and the latest figures from its Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) make it clear: this Southern African nation is positioning itself as a rising industrial powerhouse. With 33 companies now licensed to operate within Botswana’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the country has attracted a staggering P23 billion in investment. These zones are not just drawing capital, they are expected to generate around 9,000 jobs, a critical boost for...

Amid the shadow of war, global stock markets are defying expectations, hitting record highs even as the US and Iran remain locked in a tense standoff over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This paradox, markets surging while geopolitical tensions simmer, offers investors a crucial lesson: the ability to look beyond headlines and focus on the fundamental drivers that shape financial landscapes over the long term. The backdrop is stark. Since early 2026, the Strait of...

British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s premier development finance institution, has unveiled an ambitious new five-year strategy that aims to mobilize £9 billion in fresh capital for Africa, doubling down on its historic commitment to the continent’s economic transformation. This latest push is not merely a financial target but a bold recalibration of development finance priorities, focusing sharply on frontier markets and the continent’s most vulnerable economies, where private capital has traditionally been scarce....

Diamonds have long been the cornerstone of Botswana’s transformation from one of the world’s poorest nations into a beacon of economic success in Africa. This story, woven through decades of strategic vision and prudent governance, now takes center stage at an upcoming gala dinner themed “Diamonds for Development – Botswana’s Global Story.” The event promises to spotlight the remarkable journey of a country that has leveraged its natural resources not just for wealth, but for...

Oil prices have taken a surprising dip in recent days, a move that analysts and industry leaders caution is more mirage than relief. Renewed hopes for diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have sparked optimism, easing Brent crude prices slightly below the $100-a-barrel mark. Yet beneath this veneer of calm lies a brewing storm, one that threatens to tighten global oil supply chains with painful economic repercussions. Nigel Green, CEO of the deVere...

The prospect of a US-Iran peace deal this weekend has sent waves through global financial markets, signaling a tectonic shift in the geopolitical and economic landscape. Investors are bracing for a swift and decisive rotation in market leadership as hopes for eased tensions between Washington and Tehran gather momentum. This potential diplomatic breakthrough arrives amid a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which has already nudged oil prices down from recent peaks and buoyed equity...