Bank Gaborone — Botswana financial institution partnering with LEA on SMME support and launching digital account services.
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… Court filings detail Riotrade’s monthly financial obligations, including P251,915.46 toward a P30 million loan from Bank Gaborone, P443,819.44 toward a P5 million Letlotswa Investment loan, repayments on an ABSA revolving credit facility, P160,000 in vehicle loans, and roughly P1 …
Inside Botswana’s Tobacco Industry’s multi-million Pula legal battleMmegi
A statement from the bank says the three-year partnership brings together Bank Gaborone’s financial solutions and banking expertise with LEA’s enterprise development, training, mentorship, incubation, and business advisory capabilities. …
Bank Gaborone, LEA seal partnershipWeekend Post
Gaborone, Botswana — Bank Gaborone (BG) and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) aimed at improving access to finance, strengthening entrepreneurship, and supporting the growth and sustainability of Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises ( …
Bank Gaborone and LEA Partner to Unlock SMME Growth and Financing Opportunities in BotswanaWeekend Post
Bank Gaborone has taken another significant step in its digital transformation journey with the launch of its Self-Onboarding platform, an innovative digital solution that allows customers to open a bank account remotely in as little as 15 minutes, without visiting a branch. …
Bank Gaborone Launches Digital Self-Onboarding Platform, Making Banking Simpler and More AccessibleThe Botswana Gazette
Prioritising continuity and deep institutional knowledge, Bank Gaborone has tapped Rabokolo for a top role as the institution’s transition begins BONGANI MALUNGA Bank Gaborone has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Tsaone Raboloko, as Acting Managing Director with immediate e …
Raboloko Takes Interim Helm at Bank GaboroneWeekend Post
Bank Gaborone announced today that Olebile Makhupe will step down from her role as Managing Director of the Bank to pursue other strategic interests and priorities. …
Bank Gaborone MD resignsDaily News Botswana
… Other achievements, he said included leading a financial literacy project with Bank Gaborone as well as Gender Based Violence projects with Kgatleng and Kweneng districts. …
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Bank Gaborone, GU’s major sponsor, marked the club’s final game of the season in style by hosting an exclusive VIP experience for invited guests at the GU Stadium. …
Bank Gaborone congratulates GU on championship victoryWeekend Post
… For Bank Gaborone, the impact begins with loan performance deterioration. Farmers who rely on seasonal cattle sales to repay overdrafts, term loans, and production facilities often face repayment distress when markets are disrupted. …
FMD Outbreak in Green Zones Sends Shockwaves Through Botswana’s Financial Sector: The Case for Bank GaboroneBotswana's revenue, intelligence, and police agencies are in a high-stakes dispute with tobacco company Riotrade Enterprises and its Managing Director Isaac Danda, who allege unlawful actions including an arrest on a 17-year-old charge, detention at DIS offices, and seizure of the company's bonded warehouse that halted raw tobacco operations.
14 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's revenue, intelligence, and police agencies are in a high-stakes dispute with tobacco company Riotrade Enterprises and its Managing Director Isaac Danda, who allege unlawful actions including an arrest on a 17-year-old charge, detention at DIS offices, and seizure of the company's bonded warehouse that halted raw tobacco operations.
14 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Bank Gaborone and LEA have entered a three-year partnership combining the bank's financial solutions and expertise with LEA's enterprise development, training, and business advisory services to help entrepreneurs become more bankable and investment-ready. The collaboration will include joint workshops, business clinics, roadshows, and SMME-focused platforms alongside tailored banking solutions and funding opportunities.
4 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Bank Gaborone and the Local Enterprise Authority have signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement to improve SMME access to finance, entrepreneurship support, and business advisory services through joint workshops, clinics, and financial literacy programs.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Bank Gaborone has launched a Self-Onboarding platform allowing customers to open a bank account remotely in as little as 15 minutes through the Bank Gaborone website without visiting a branch. Botswana citizens with a valid Omang can open either an Easy Save or Easy Transact account by completing the application process online, including identity verification and electronic document signing.
30 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Bank Gaborone has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Tsaone Raboloko, as Acting Managing Director with immediate effect while the search for a substantive leader proceeds.
13 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Olebile Makhupe will step down as Managing Director of Bank Gaborone effective 31 August 2026 to pursue other interests. The Board announced the resignation on 28 May 2026, and the bank has commenced recruitment for a permanent replacement.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Tshephang Kwapa, performing as Moologa, has pursued music since his school days and won a Classical Opera Music award in 2011. His performances and community engagements—including work with Mophato Dance Theatre, financial literacy projects with Bank Gaborone, and gender-based violence initiatives—have shaped his career.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Gaborone United won the league championship this season, defeating BDF XI 2-1 in their final game. Bank Gaborone, the club's major sponsor, hosted a VIP event to mark the achievement and congratulated the players, technical team, management, and supporters on the "well-deserved league title victory."
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaking at Bank Gaborone's Kgwebo Connect series, an entrepreneur cautioned that passion alone does not sustain long-term business growth; practical steps and financial discipline are necessary to build sustainable businesses.
11 May 2026 · Mmegi →
An FMD outbreak in Zone 11 has triggered livestock movement restrictions and export suspensions, disrupting cash flows for farmers and agribusinesses who depend on seasonal cattle sales to service bank loans. The disruption is increasing loan restructuring requests, arrears, and non-performing loans, particularly in agricultural portfolios, while reduced transaction volumes in rural communities slow economic activity.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →