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Cybersecurity emerging as strategic board-level priority

The News

Digital transformation expands attack surfaces across sectors, with rising cyber-attack costs causing reputational damage and increased insurance and financing costs globally. Growing regulatory pressure is making data protection and privacy a strategic issue beyond mere compliance.

Why it matters

Cybersecurity is emerging as a board-level priority for Botswana's enterprises as digital transformation expands attack surfaces and regulatory pressure mounts.

23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Thursday 23 April

  1. Cybersecurity emerging as strategic board-level priority

    Digital transformation expands attack surfaces across sectors, with rising cyber-attack costs causing reputational damage and increased insurance and financing costs globally. Growing regulatory pressure is making data protection and privacy a strategic issue beyond mere compliance.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

  2. IMF projects fragile economic recovery for Botswana in 2026

    Botswana's economy is expected to rebound in 2026, though the recovery may be short-lived as global shocks affect momentum across Southern Africa.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

  3. Government owes oil companies P350.6 million in fuel subsidies

    The government has reiterated its difficulties in settling outstanding payments to oil companies, as rising global crude oil prices strain the National Petroleum Fund. The fund has disbursed over P262 million in fuel subsidies over the past three months but still owes oil companies about P350.6 million in outstanding claims, according to the Minister of Minerals and Energy.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

  4. Choppies declares 1 thebe dividend per share

    Choppies Enterprises Limited has declared a dividend of 1.0 thebe per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a cautious approach as the retailer faces margin pressure.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

Monday 20 April

  1. NBIFRA estimates P1 billion cost of corruption annually

    The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority's National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Report identified corruption as a prevalent money-laundering threat, with researchers noting it generates substantial illicit proceeds and enables criminals to exploit public institutions.

    20 April 2026 · Mmegi

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