Gaborone, Botswana. Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) today announced the establishment of the Unity Healthcare Botswana Partnership Fund I (UHBP I), a landmark BWP 5 billion initiative designed to address critical shortages of essential medicines and healthcare supplies across the country. The initiative follows the declaration of a state of emergency in the healthcare sector by The President of the Republic of Botswana, President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko earlier this morning. The fund, structured as an...

Absa Bank Botswana marked a monumental milestone in 2025, celebrating 75 years of unwavering service to the nation. The anniversary was not just a reflection on decades past but a powerful statement of continued commitment to the future, especially in the agricultural sector—a cornerstone of Botswana’s economy and heritage. The bank’s celebration was crowned by its prominent role at the National Agricultural Fair 2025, held under the theme “Enhancing Agricultural Productivity through Utilisation of Modern...

Background: Botswana and the African Digital Context Botswana is positioning itself as a digitally enabled and innovation-driven economy. The country has made significant progress in expanding ICT infrastructure, financial inclusion, and digital public services. However, as the digital economy grows, so too do the risks associated with data security, operational resilience, and technological sovereignty. Across Africa, similar challenges and opportunities are emerging. Digital infrastructure gaps, cybercrime threats, limited local data processing capabilities, and fragmented regulatory...