Also known as: BETP · BTEP
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Weekend Post
… Botswana’s government has classified the project as a priority under National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme, designations that, in practice, fast-track permits and coordinate agency reviews. …
Texas-based firm builds a P2 Billion Hospital in GaboroneDaily News Botswana
… stics Botswana and the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture between March and December 2025, Statistician General, Dr Khaufelo Lekobane, said the census established a baseline to monitor agricultural policies and evaluate progress under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme …
Smallstock surge offset cattle declineWeekend Post
… This matters because Botswana’s economic transformation agenda; the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), is targeting cumulative private investment of 514 billion pula by 2036 across 186 investment-ready projects, 60 percent of them private sector-led. …
A bank, a Gov’t agency, and a post-mining future:Daily News Botswana
The Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) has moved from strategy to implementation in its first six months, making notable progress on legislative reforms and land delivery for high-impact projects. …
BETP takes shapeWeekend Post
… Nevertheless, sentiment improved looking ahead to the 12 months ending June 2027, fueled in part by expectations that projects under the National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) will be successfully executed. …
Firms optimistic about business outlook through mid-2027Daily News Botswana
… ecting capital towards sustainable investments,” Mr Gaolathe said, noting that environmental concerns must now sit at the centre of financial discussions. “This direction aligns with commitments under National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme …
Nature underpins economyDaily News Botswana
… Government’s National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme aim at a high-income, digitally enabled, export-driven and diversified Botswana in which citizens are ‘increasingly employed, empowered and fulfilled.’ He maintained that inclusive growth …
Currency strength depends on diversified economyWeekend Post
… Botswana has identified 184 projects under its Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), with sectors like energy, water, and transport ripe for PPP-driven private capital. …
AfDB calls on Botswana to expand growth and unlock new development finance sourcesDaily News Botswana
… She also stated that the report estimated that Botswana’s development conditions under Vision 2036, 12th National Development Plan and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme would require significant investment that could not be financed through traditional public finance …
Effective execution vital to reform effortsDaily News Botswana
… Ms Mupotola said achieving goals under Vision 2036, the 12th National Development Plan and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme would require significant investment beyond traditional public finances. …
Govt aligns with ADB for viable investmentsA Texas-based private equity firm is investing roughly $150 million to build the TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport—an integrated facility combining a 130-bed specialist hospital, medical hospitality wing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on one site.
5 hours ago · Weekend Post →
A Texas-based private equity firm is investing roughly $150 million to build the TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport—an integrated facility combining a 130-bed specialist hospital, medical hospitality wing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing plant on one site.
5 hours ago · Weekend Post →
The 2025 Agricultural Census found that the goat population increased 5.5 per cent and sheep population surged 33.3 per cent over the past decade, while the national cattle population dropped 6.1 per cent. The decline in cattle was driven by a 13.1 per cent plunge in traditional cattle holdings, offset partly by significant expansion in the commercial cattle subsector.
10 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
First National Bank Botswana and SPEDU have signed a partnership agreement to address financing gaps for industrial investment projects worth between 5.9 billion and 6.8 billion pula in the Selebi Phikwe region, testing whether Botswana's push toward private sector-led economic diversification can succeed.
3 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) has progressed from strategy to implementation within six months, achieving legislative reforms and land delivery for high-impact projects. The programme has identified 186 high-impact projects, 60 per cent of which are private-sector-led, and has resolved land-title issues through "land labs" to facilitate project delivery.
3 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Bank of Botswana survey shows businesses in Botswana expressing cautious optimism about trading conditions through June 2027, supported by government economic recovery initiatives, though the operating landscape remains challenging and companies faced concerns including high borrowing costs and constrained government spending in mid-2026.
1 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana is working to diversify its economy and reduce vulnerability to global fluctuations by attracting private investment and developing new industries, while addressing climate change and biodiversity loss as critical financial risks that affect production costs, asset values and investment.
27 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe told the Bank of Botswana's golden anniversary celebrations that the Pula's strength over the next 50 years will depend on a diversified, inclusive economy. He noted that Botswana introduced its own currency 10 years after independence and withdrew from the Rand Monetary Area, marking an act of monetary sovereignty.
24 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The African Development Bank's 2026 Country Focus Report calls on Botswana to strengthen economic diversification and unlock new development finance sources, citing shifting diamond revenues, productivity challenges, and a drop in domestic fiscal revenue from US$6.2 billion in 2021 to US$5 billion.
18 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Africa Development Bank's 2026 Botswana Country Focus Report highlights strengthening project preparation, domestic capital markets, public investment management, and private capital mobilisation as central to government reforms. Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe stressed the need for sharper emphasis on execution and institutional capacity to move viable projects toward financial growth and implementation.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The African Development Bank's 2026 Botswana Country Focus Report calls for stronger project preparation, deeper capital markets, and better public investment management. Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said government is aligning with the ADB to deepen institutional capacity and mobilise capital for viable investments, emphasising the need for sharper execution to move projects from preparation to implementation.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Prison Service recorded an agricultural harvest valued at P2,044,568 during the 2025/2026 cropping season, including 3,000 bags of maize, 368 bags of sorghum, 147 bags of beans, 36,110 kilogrammes of vegetables, 3,542 kilogrammes of citrus fruits, and 20,000 kilogrammes of mixed livestock feed. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services said the harvest demonstrates how offender rehabilitation contributes to national food production and reduces government expenditure on prisoners' upkeep.
5 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has urged stakeholders in Mmadinare to build business ideas around local resources such as agricultural land, tourism attractions, and water resources, saying this could unlock opportunities and accelerate rural economic transformation. He called for collaboration between community members, local businesses, and government agencies to identify viable projects that add value locally rather than exporting raw materials.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
2 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
8 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
2 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
18 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
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.
5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
29 April 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
28 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →