Month: August 2021

BTC referred to competition body for anti-competitive behaviour

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA/the Authority) recently convened a hearing to pass resolution on a formal dispute between Inq. Digital (Pty) Ltd (the Complainant) and Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (the Respondent) for…

Letshego Africa partners with USA’s Panamax

Panamax USA and Africa’s retail financial services provider, Letshego Holdings Limited (“Letshego Africa”) have partnered to bring the ‘LetsGoPAY Digital Account’ to customers across Letshego’s regional footprint.  Panamax and Letshego have created…

Botswana signs MoU with American Business Council

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on increased Cooperation with the American Business Council (ABC) in Botswana. The instrument is perceived to be a…

Ithuba ready to operate Botswana’s first National Lottery 

Ithuba Botswana, a subsidiary of a well-known Pan African group, Ithuba Holdings has welcomed, with excitement a recent decision by Gambling Authority Botswana to confirm the company as the Preferred Bidder to…

Letshego expects higher profit after tax

Letshego Holdings Limited, the pan-African consumer lender said it has registered robust performance in the first half of 2021, with net advances increasing by over 15% compared to the same financial period…

Deloitte launches effort to address health care equity in Africa

Deloitte has announced the launch of the Deloitte Africa Health Equity Institute (DAHEI), which uses data and analytics, research as well as strategic partnerships with government and health care organisations to advance…

How business incubators are helping entrepreneurs in Africa

Small & medium enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of economic growth in Africa, particularly when small businesses develop their potential to expand and contribute to job creation. According to the World Bank,…

Mascom enhances MySurf offers

In May 2019, Mascom solidified its leadership position in the market with the introduction of MySurf, Botswana’s first TRIPLE play home and business broadband offer. Mascom MySurf combines internet access, entertainment and…