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Sunday, 11 October 2026
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Sunday, 11 October 2026
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Archive Minute from Sunday, 11 October 2026

Business

  1. BPOPF backs Letshego's P800 million equity rights offer

    Letshego Africa Holdings is raising P800 million in equity through a rights offer as it seeks to cut debt and strengthen its balance sheet through a lower-risk regional strategy. BPOPF will underwrite the offer.

    11 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Botswana's 8.7% Q2 growth masks household consumption decline

    Botswana's economy grew 8.7% in Q2 2026, but household consumption fell 7.3%, manufacturing contracted, and questions remain about whether diamond production is generating jobs and sustainable investment.

    11 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Culture

  1. Master weaver Shakunona Parata showcases Okavango basketry at Venice

    Master basket weaver Shakunona Parata from Ngamiland has elevated Okavango basketry beyond souvenirs through her work, bringing ancestral craft to Homo Faber 2026 in Venice.

    11 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

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