Business Botswana — private sector advocacy organization that engages with government on regulatory, economic, and trade policy matters affecting enterprises.
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… Business Botswana officials said the organisation had met with Trade and Entrepreneurship permanent secretary, Joel Ramaphoi, as part of interventions to reduce the impact of fuel price increases.In a statement earlier today, Business Botswana head of policy and research, Mpaphi …
Business Botswana engages govt on fuel pricesBusiness Botswana representatives highlighted the National Business Conference as a venue for constructive engagement between government and the private sector, saying Botswana's changing economic landscape requires fresh thinking on investment, technology, skills and competitiveness, with business central to economic transformation.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Business Botswana representatives highlighted the National Business Conference as a venue for constructive engagement between government and the private sector, saying Botswana's changing economic landscape requires fresh thinking on investment, technology, skills and competitiveness, with business central to economic transformation.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
President Duma Boko has called on the private sector to transform Botswana's economy through innovation, production and genuine entrepreneurship rather than relying on government tenders. He criticised the dominance of "tenderpreneurship"—middleman business models that inflate prices without adding value—and urged businesses to focus on manufacturing, intellectual property development and utilising local resources.
8 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana and Oman have signed nine bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding during Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's first state visit to Gaborone on September 17, covering cooperation in areas including visa exemptions, health services, investment promotion, energy security, and pharmaceuticals.
17 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is moving from financing individual farmers to financing bankable agricultural value chains to unlock investment and improve productivity. The strategy links financing to real economic activity involving markets, contracts, aggregation, and other participants, with a phased implementation beginning with institutional foundations and pilot projects over 18 to 24 months.
1 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's most consequential labour statute since Independence takes effect on 1 September in an economy that has stopped creating jobs. Business Botswana warns the law could be "catastrophic" for business, while the Manual Workers Union supports it but expresses concern about implementation readiness.
14 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Business leaders from Botswana and Nigeria gathered at a high-level business forum in Gaborone to explore opportunities for expanded bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Officials called for targeted policy measures to create a more efficient trading environment and highlighted opportunities for value chain development and knowledge transfer between the two countries.
12 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
BERa held an engagement with the business community to discuss electricity tariffs, billing methodologies, and the practical realities companies face following the implementation of revised tariff frameworks. Business Botswana highlighted that electricity is critical to production costs, competitiveness, and economic growth.
7 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Business Botswana has urged BURS to adopt a practical and collaborative approach to implementing new tax laws, emphasizing that timing, flexibility, and stakeholder support are critical as enterprises navigate current economic pressures. The Acting Commissioner for Domestic Taxes said the reforms aim to build a tax system that supports enterprises, encourages investment, rewards compliance, and creates certainty.
30 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Business Botswana has cautioned that while government tax reforms are necessary to strengthen Botswana's fiscal position, simultaneous implementation of multiple regulatory changes could lead to job losses and business closures unless government adopts a phased approach.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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 →
Business Botswana has engaged with government officials, including the Trade and Entrepreneurship permanent secretary, to address fuel price increases driven by Middle East conflict, citing cost pressures on businesses from high importation expenses.
22 April 2026 · Mmegi →