… He further says FPI’s grassroots efforts align seamlessly with the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), Africa Agenda 2063, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and national climate commitments. …
… He noted that government had recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme. …
… The joint venture aligns tightly with the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), which aims to reposition Botswana as a productive economy rich in export potential and less reliant on imports. …
The Bank of Botswana (BoB) has issued a stark warning: any postponements in rolling out the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) risk undermining the country’s fragile economic recovery and prolonging the growth challenges that have plagued the nation over the past t …
… Under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) and the National Development Plan (NDP 12), the country aims to establish itself as a regional energy hub, strengthening its energy sector as a key economic driver with a focus on clean renewable power generation and exp …
… He further stated that the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) brought the role into sharp focus and as the national platform for execution, it served as the bridge between aspiration and achievement, bringing together government, business, investors, and citizens a …
… Mohwasa highlighted the DCEC’s critical role in advancing the objectives of National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …
… She further said it also supported objectives outlined in the National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, which sought to expand growth beyond traditional mining activities. …
Farmer's Pride International director Hunter Zadzagomo argues that moringa oleifera cultivation could position Botswana as Africa's premier production and export hub, offering a sustainable livelihood enterprise capable of creating income, employment, and rural industrialisation through local value addition.
Farmer's Pride International director Hunter Zadzagomo argues that moringa oleifera cultivation could position Botswana as Africa's premier production and export hub, offering a sustainable livelihood enterprise capable of creating income, employment, and rural industrialisation through local value addition.
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination among institutions supporting Botswana's creative industries during a CIPA-organised meeting, saying collaboration was key to unlocking the sector's economic potential. Government has recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat will hold its inaugural Investment and Connectivity Golf Day in Jwaneng on September 12, aimed at promoting investment and regional collaboration through golf while highlighting opportunities in transport infrastructure, logistics, and mining value chains.
The Matopi Commercial Farmers Association and South Africa's Pinion have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to establish Matopinion Farming (Pty) Ltd, backed by projected investment exceeding P288 million and expected to create 183 direct jobs. The partnership is positioned as part of Botswana's economic diversification away from diamonds and toward agricultural modernization and export-oriented growth.
The Bank of Botswana has warned that postponements in rolling out the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme risk undermining the country's economic recovery and prolonging growth challenges from the past two years.
Shumba Energy Limited has begun construction on the Tati Solar project, a 100-megawatt facility near Francistown expected to supply electricity domestically and export energy across Southern Africa via the Southern African Power Pool, targeting commercial operation by 2027 with over P1 billion in investment.
The Botswana Insurance Company held its 4th Annual Thought Leadership Conference under the theme "From Resilience to Transformation." Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe commended BIC for creating a platform where financial and insurance institutions plan for the financial services industry's future and noted the importance of broadening Botswana's economic base beyond diamonds.
President Duma Boko presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Botswana World Trade Centre, a multi-billion Pula project designed to reduce diamond export dependence and establish the country as a regional trade and investment hub through services, tourism, and digital innovation.
Botswana's government plans to introduce a new Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament in July and grant the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime full operational independence, according to the Minister for State President, Defence and Security. The reforms aim to bolster accountability, restore public trust, and elevate governance standards.
Botswana has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme to position citizens at the forefront of the country's emerging energy sector and reduce dependence on diamonds. The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs said the initiative aims to equip young people, women and citizens with skills and opportunities for job creation and participation in wealth creation as the country prepares for economic diversification.
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security said national security and structural stability underpin sustainable economic activity and attract long-term investment. He cited the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme's focus on secure trade lanes, protected infrastructure, and regional stability through bilateral commissions with neighbouring countries.
Malebogo Dintwe, who grew up in Selebi Phikwe, initially aspired to work at a hotel front desk but enrolled at Gaborone Technical College in 2001 to pursue a Hospitality Operations course, where she gained competitive entry among nearly 1,000 applicants for 27 places. Between 2001 and 2004, she trained across hospitality's core pillars including cookery, eventually establishing herself as a respected chef commanding her own kitchen.
Botswana's Special Economic Zones Authority reports that 33 licensed companies have invested P23 billion in the country's SEZs, expected to generate around 9,000 jobs across manufacturing, e-commerce, petroleum, and mineral beneficiation. The Sir Seretse Khama International Airport SEZ alone hosts eight licensed companies, has attracted over P3 billion in investment, and is positioned to create approximately 1,500 jobs.
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, partnering with UNICEF Botswana, held an online mass validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund and Botswana National Service Programme, based on months of research by Genesis Analytics. The sessions attracted over 700 young people.
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on identifying district-level investment opportunities and improving coordination between national initiatives and local communities. The pact aims to streamline land access processes, support local economic development, and develop district-specific investment promotion initiatives.
Botswana's Gaolathe held talks with Dangote as part of efforts to deepen intra-African economic partnerships. The early-stage engagements covered co-investment opportunities and capital market participation, including possible listings on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
At a HATAB conference in Maun, the Minister of Environment and Tourism said Botswana aims to increase tourist arrivals to 2.7 million by 2033, extend average stay from 4.9 to 7.9 nights, and make tourism the top GDP contributor by 2030, under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
The 13th Parliament passed 17 bills and three key national policies during its recent session, marking a significant legislative milestone that will support the government's transformative agenda once they are assented to by the President. The bills and policies were passed as part of the government's effort to review and renew laws to ensure their relevance to national development and emerging regional and international issues.