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BR Embarks on New Strategy

BR Embarks on New Strategy

Africa-Press - Botswana. Following years of operational setbacks, financial strain and declining service delivery, Botswana Railways(BR) is embarking on an ambitious turnaround to reclaim...
Govt Secures Insurance for Lemang Dijo

Govt Secures Insurance for Lemang Dijo

Africa-Press - Botswana. The government has secured insurance coverage for farmers under the Lemang Dijo programme through Cluster Development Groups (CDGs), Acting Minister of...
Batlokwa Centre Opens

Batlokwa Centre Opens

Africa-Press - Botswana. The newly opened Tlokweng taxi rank mall, known as the Batlokwa Centre, marks as a major step in transforming Tlokweng into...
Govt Moves to ‘In-House’ Local Data

Govt Moves to ‘In-House’ Local Data

Africa-Press - Botswana. Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, says he plans to further amend the Data Protection Act to compel all businesses...
Food Inflation Ticks up

Food Inflation Ticks up

Africa-Press - Botswana. Annual food inflation rose marginally in October to 5.5% from 5.4% in September, driven mainly by an increase in average meat...
Chobe Holdings Reports Higher Revenue and Profit H1 2025

Chobe Holdings Reports Higher Revenue and Profit H1 2025

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana-listed tourism and hospitality group Chobe Holdings Limited (BSE:CHOBE) reported a 17% rise in revenue to BWP449.0mn ($33mn) for the six...
Masire ‘Sacked ‘As ODC Managing Director

Masire ‘Sacked ‘As ODC Managing Director

Africa-Press - Botswana. Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) Managing Director, Mmetla Masire, has been dismissed. Information indicates that ODC staff were briefed this morning about the...
Mobile Apps for Booking Tours and Activities in Botswana

Mobile Apps for Booking Tours and Activities in Botswana

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana is renowned for its natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural experiences, attracting tourists from around the world. From the Okavango Delta...
Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow your Business

Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow your Business

Africa-Press - Botswana. Digital marketing has become essential for businesses seeking growth, visibility, and customer engagement. Unlike traditional advertising, digital marketing allows for precise...
Transforming Botswana'S Basket Weaving into Global Brand

Transforming Botswana’S Basket Weaving into Global Brand

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana’s traditional basket weaving is a centuries-old craft that reflects the country’s cultural heritage and artisanal skill. These handmade baskets, often...