Botswana

The Absa Africa Financial Index 2025 has revealed that Botswana improved its rankings, achieving a score of 63 and placing the country firmly amongst the top-tier financial markets on the continent

New rate for personal income tax will be debated in the upcoming sitting of Parliament; proposed changes will impact corporate tax and International Financial Services Centre companies and increase top tax rate for individuals from 25% to 27,5%

Department of Veterinary Services is investigating on whether an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease has occurred in the North-East and its extent; fears are mounting around potential losses to farmers and Botswana Meat Commission and costs to Batswana

The severe medicine shortages that led President Boko to declare a state of emergency in August 2025 is improving; sustained local and international procurement have resulted in frequent deliveries, improving availability in public health facilities

Botswana-born visual artist Totang Motoloki unveiled mixed–media works that redefine 'Home' using recycled street tins and traditional Tswana techniques; the solo exhibition at Lannieus Sanitas gallery in Gaborone is part of contemporary Art Botswana 2025

As Botswana sees a booming elephant population, a government-backed documentary argues for hunting and ivory sales; "Paradise in Peril", locally produced, places Batswana livelihoods at the centre of a global conservation battle

Local manufacturer Botala Plastics has launched the nationwide rollout of its compostable bags; the initiative is major contribution to environmental protection and improves waste management, as Botswana intensifies efforts to curb plastic pollution

The number of people employed in the banking industry rose by 3,9% in 2024, growing from 5.293 despite the increasing spread of digitisation in the sector

The Beneath The Surface deep house events returns for the 8th edition today 18 October at Wagga Gardenex for a night of rhythm, soul, connection, attracting over 1.500 music lovers with an all-local lineup to promote Botswana’s talent

Jindal Africa has finalised arrangements for the funding required for the Mmamabula Energy Project, combining a coal mine and a 300MW power station in eastern Botswana, one of the awaited plants for the country’s energy self-sufficiency

P6,94 billion (€416million) in food have been imported in the first six months of the year, €12million more compared to same period in 2024; import substitution is a national priority as Botswana foreign reserves decline for the ongoing diamond downturn

A public health emergency has been declared as Botswana faces shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment; President Boko announced in a TV address presenting a highly price sensitive multimillion plan to fix supply chain with military oversight

The possibility of Botswana buying a bigger stake in De Beers mining company is being discussed: it would fulfil the country’s dream of controlling the diamond industry from mine to market and the company’s valuation could be at its cheapest ever