Offering free hospital cash cover to its active customers Orange Money Botswana has unveiled a groundbreaking embedded insurance product offering free hospital cash cover to its active customers, marking a strategic push to expand financial inclusion and reduce the financial burden that some about due to medical emergencies. The Orange Money Hospital Cash Benefit provides active Orange Money users with insurance cover that is applied in the event of hospitalisation at any hospital that is...

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...