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The Road Homeis a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring story of the creation of the Graceland album and band The film’s budget is roughly ZAR 300 million Production to commence in Cape Town on June 29th, employing over 300 local film crew and up to 3,500 extras Underscores commitments made by CANAL+ during the acquisition of MultiChoice Group STUDIOCANAL, the in-house studio of CANAL+, in...
Botswana’s entertainment scene is gearing up for a refined and soulful jazz event that promises to merge live music, premium hospitality, and lifestyle culture into one carefully curated experience. In an era where nightlife often revolves around fast-moving trends and high-energy commercial beats, PacersJazz is charting a different path. Lulama Molete, Marketing and Development Officer at Pacers Experimental, explains that the event leans into elegance, nostalgia, and quality, placing jazz and soul music at the...
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...
New data from Botswana’s banking sector reveals a sharp rise in loan arrears among households and businesses, reflecting mounting economic pressures and financial strain that are slowing income growth and hampering debt repayment. Loan defaults climbed by P1.1 billion, from P6.9 billion in December 2025 to P8 billion in January 2026. In January, households accounted for P4.5 billion in overdue loans, while businesses reported P3.5 billion in arrears. Household loans overdue between 30 and 90...
Botswana’s economic prospects have dimmed further as the Ministry of Finance cut its growth forecast for 2025 to a mere 0.4 percent, weighed down by sluggish global demand for diamonds and rising external pressures. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) paints a grimmer picture, predicting a contraction in the economy next year and warning of worsening fiscal and current account deficits driven by declining mineral revenues and shrinking inflows from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU)....
The Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (BOCONGO) has voiced serious reservations about the proposed Constitutional Court bill, cautioning that it appears to be largely a “copy-and-paste” from South Africa’s constitution. As the umbrella body representing NGOs across the country, BOCONGO emphasized the need for a thorough public understanding of the bill. Citizens must be well-informed to decide whether this legislation should become law. The bill is expected to ignite a fierce referendum campaign, with government...
The lively city of Gaborone buzzed with energy as nearly 2,000 children gathered at the iconic Three Dikgosi Monument for the Absa Summer Kids Marathon. This eagerly awaited event has quickly become one of Botswana’s premier youth sporting highlights, showcasing not only a passion for athletics but also a deepening dedication to children’s health and community spirit. Set in the heart of the Central Business District, the marathon welcomed participants ranging from two to sixteen...
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...
A Transformed Northern Trade Fair Anchors Growth Amid Botswana’s 60th Independence Milestone The 2026 Northern Trade Fair arrives at a uniquely significant moment in Botswana’s national story. As the country marks 60 years of independence, the Trade Fair itself celebrates a major milestone, 30 years of driving business growth, enterprise development, and regional engagement. For Business Botswana, this convergence is more than symbolic. It reflects a shared journey between national development and private sector growth,...