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Thursday, 9 July 2026
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OLEA Insurance Solutions officially launches in Botswana

The News

Pan-African group OLEA Insurance Solutions received regulatory approval last December to wholly take over and rebrand Marsh Botswana, which has operated in the insurance brokerage industry for over 40 years.

Why it matters

Pan-African insurance group OLEA officially launches in Botswana after taking over the 40-year-old Marsh Botswana operation, marking a significant sector shift.

3 hours ago · Mmegi

Business

  1. OLEA Insurance Solutions officially launches in Botswana

    Pan-African group OLEA Insurance Solutions received regulatory approval last December to wholly take over and rebrand Marsh Botswana, which has operated in the insurance brokerage industry for over 40 years.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

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