Botswana’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing a significant shakeup that signals both an end of an era and the dawn of a new chapter. At its Annual General Meeting on September 23, 2025, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) announced the retirement of three key Independent Non-Executive Directors, including Board Chairperson Mr. Mokgethi F. Magapa, marking a watershed moment in the company’s governance and strategic direction. This move, while routine in corporate cycles, carries deeper implications for BTC’s...

Mascom Wireless has announced the successful completion of the Universal Access and Service Fund (UASF) Highways Project, a first-of-its-kind national connectivity initiative that has delivered 2G and 4G mobile coverage across Botswana’s major trade and tourism corridors. This landmark development represents the largest single highway network expansion ever undertaken under the UASF in Botswana, with 60 base stations/towers providing coverage to more than 2200 kilometres to close long-standing connectivity gaps along critical highways. For the first time in Botswana’s...

As Botswana places the digital economy at the heart of its national transformation agenda, adherence to data protection regulations has become an essential catalyst for fostering growth and cultivating trust. In alignment with this priority, the Botswana Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has announced the forthcoming second edition of its Annual Conference, set to take place from 9 to 10 October 2025 at the Royal Aria in Gaborone. This year’s theme, “Bridging the Data...

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) today confirmed its intention to restructure the Group’s Executive Committee (EXCO) as part of its broader ambition to drive faster decision-making, enhance agility, and strengthen competitiveness in the digital services market. The Board is considering consolidating the current two-tier EXCO structure into a single, high-impact leadership team. This change is designed to improve responsiveness, accelerate product delivery, and position BTC to lead Botswana’s digital future. “This will mark the second...

Botswana Tech Summit: In his speech His Honour The Minister of Finance and The Vice President of the Republic of Botswana said, “We are gathered here not just to talk about bits and bytes, but to anchor a national transformation around digital innovation, to build a Botswana where technology is not peripheral, but foundational to everything we do. Let me take a moment to applaud Thrive360 for creating this forward-thinking platform that brings together leaders...

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...

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WestLife Insurance Company has officially emerged from over two years of Statutory Management, marking a pivotal moment in its corporate journey. Under the oversight of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and the Statutory Manager, the business has undergone significant restructuring and revitalisation. The transition represents a return to full operational autonomy, anchored in good governance, enhanced compliance, and strategic sustainability. At the helm of this transformation is Mrs. Kgomotso Ratlhaga, a sound transformative...