Phodiso Valashia, Commissioner General of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), has reassured taxpayers that the country’s recently implemented tax reforms are not designed to increase the tax burden. Instead, they aim to establish a modern, fair, and transparent revenue system that can sustain Botswana’s long-term economic growth. Speaking to members of the media after the new tax laws took effect, Valashia described the reforms as the most significant overhaul of Botswana’s tax system in...

Botswana’s comprehensive tax reforms are poised to boost government revenue by an estimated P2.47 billion each year. The new measures place the heaviest tax burden on businesses, high-income earners, and foreign digital service providers.

A constitutional dispute has erupted within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over the membership status of veteran politician Samson Guma Moyo. This conflict exposes fresh cracks in the party’s reconciliation efforts and sets the stage for what could become one of the defining battles ahead of next year’s elective congress. At the heart of the dispute is a letter dated June 30, 2026, in which BDP President Mpho Balopi formally rescinded an earlier decision that...

The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has played a crucial role in uncovering a cross-border financial crime that led to the seizure of assets valued at approximately P13.3 million.

Mining giant Debswana is set to reduce costs by P3 billion as it confronts a deepening global diamond downturn that is squeezing revenues and reshaping the industry.

A subtle but significant political shift is unfolding in Tswapong South as veteran Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Member of Parliament Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang moves away from constituency-focused politics toward a broader national mobilization effort aimed at changing the government. This shift has fueled speculation that Emmanuel Maite may emerge as a key successor ahead of the 2029 elections. Gobotswang, a long-standing figure central to the BCP’s organizational growth, has made it clear he has no...

Botswana has taken a significant hit in global competitiveness, dropping seven spots in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. This decline highlights growing worries about the country’s economic health, fiscal stability, private sector development, and infrastructure readiness. In the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Report, Botswana ranks 66th out of 70 economies surveyed worldwide, slipping from 59th place in 2025. This drop places Botswana near the bottom of the list and raises fresh concerns about the...

The P100 billion scandal that has overshadowed Botswana’s political landscape in recent years has taken a decisive turn. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, has effectively dismissed the case as unfounded and suggested that those who initiated the allegations could face criminal charges themselves.