Across Africa, a new generation of business leaders is demonstrating that innovation knows no borders. That spirit was evident at the recent Global Excellence and Leadership Awards in Africa, where outstanding leaders from around the world were recognised for their contributions to business, technology and economic development. Among the recipients was Numeral Group XII Founder and CEO Dave van Niekerk, who received the award for Visionary CEO of the Year – Financial Services & Digital...

Puma Energy Botswana has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Botswana’s aviation sector, highlighting the important role that reliable aviation infrastructure and fuel supply play in strengthening air connectivity, tourism, trade and broader economic development. The remarks were made during the AviaDev Africa 2026 Gala Dinner in Gaborone, hosted by Puma Energy Botswana, which brought together government representatives and industry leaders from aviation, transport, tourism and energy sectors across the continent to discuss opportunities for...

Botswana’s energy landscape is facing an unexpected jolt as the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) takes a firm stand on compliance and safety standards in the petroleum retail sector. Since May 2026, a nationwide enforcement operation has seen several filling stations temporarily shuttered for failing to meet critical regulatory and safety requirements. This crackdown is not just a bureaucratic exercise, it’s a wake-up call for an industry that sits at the crossroads of public safety,...

The historic SpaceX IPO today, which will make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, could drain liquidity out of markets, causing fresh volatility, and hitting investor portfolios, warns the CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. The warning from Nigel Green comes as SpaceX begins trading following the largest IPO ever undertaken, raising $75 billion and instantly becoming one of the most influential stocks on Wall Street. Nigel Green says: “This is a watershed moment for...

Bank Gaborone announced today that Olebile Makhupe will step down from her role as Managing Director of the Bank to pursue other strategic interests and priorities. Her resignation was acknowledged at the Board meeting held on 28 May 2026, and she will leave the Bank on 31 August 2026. Over the coming months, she will focus on the orderly handover of her responsibilities to support a smooth transition. “Since joining Bank Gaborone in February 2023,...