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BIHL looking to cement market position

BIHL Group and its subsidiaries, Bifm, Botswana Life and Legal Guard said they are committed towards delivering effective and long-term solutions for clients as a fully-fledged financial services group. This was the…

Competition Authority okays Afena Capital citizen takeover

The Botswana competition regulators have given the management of Afena Capital Botswana (Pty) Ltd the go ahead to acquire 51% shareholding in the asset management company from South Africa’s Afena Capital (Pty)…

WFE affiliation to shore-up BSE’s image internationally

Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is now an affiliate exchange of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)—a move that will expose the local bourse internationally. According to BSE, through this affiliation, they will benefit…

African Risk Capacity Insurance appoints new CEO

The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd) has announced the appointment of former IFC Director, Dolika Banda as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 7 September 2016.She will take the reins…

Why It Is Important To Buy Homeowners Insurance Cover

Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) has advised homeowners to protect their houses against core perils that inflict damage on the properties. The country’s largest short-term insurer said therefore buying or building a new…

Paul Taylor leaves BTCL

The Managing Director of Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL), Paul Taylor is expected to leave the company when his contract expires next month, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed telcom giants said.…

Afena Capital Botswana management eyes 51% stake in firm

Afena Capital Botswana management and the Afena Capital Botswana Staff Trust have proposed the acquisition of an additional 51% shareholding in Afena Capital Botswana (Pty) Ltd (Afena Capital Botswana), from Afena Capital…

EU, SADC sign Economic Partnership Agreement

The European Union and six countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the first of its kind between the EU and an African region…

NAP opens Riverwalk to more investors in new deal

New African Properties (NAP), a Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)   Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed property company, New African Properties (NAP) has announced a change in 26% of its share ownership. “This…