Increased spending on healthcare in the public and private sectors across the African continent has resulted in improved health indicators and life expectancies. “But the progress of this improvement is extremely slow…
Month: May 2017
Sechaba was the major highlight of the week after trading 3.6mn shares worth P73.4mn on a single trading session. Sechaba is now the most liquid stock on the local bourse and so…
DStv Media Sales (Pty) Ltd has admitted to price fixing and the fixing of trading conditions in contravention of South Africa’s Competition Act. The admission forms part of a consent agreement concluded…
Orange has announced the launch of the 7th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in African and Middle East (OSVPAM). Applications for the 2017 OSVPAM are being accepted until 6 June…
Stanbic Bank Botswana firmly believes in ensuring that one’s bank is more than simply a place to put one’s money; a bank should be the financial partner of its customers, adding value…
Key global consumer themes are now also evident and relevant in Africa. Combined with new technologies this presents Africans with a real opportunity to participate – as producers and suppliers of consumer…
Nasdaq-listed Microsoft has revealed plans to deliver the complete, intelligent Microsoft Cloud for the first time from datacentres located in Africa. This new investment is a major milestone in the company’s mission…
SEACOM continues to extend the geographical reach of its network with the launch of new Points of Presence in Rwanda and Botswana through partnerships with strong local providers. As landlocked countries, Rwanda and…
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Enrique Gelbard visited Gaborone from May 1-16 for discussions on the 2017 Article IV Consultation with Botswana. The discussions covered recent developments…
I am grateful for this opportunity to make some remarks on this occasion of the Botswana-France Business Forum this year. France is one of the key member states of the European Union…