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Also known as: Botswana Sunday Standard

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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. Diamond price decline weighs on Botswana mining inflation

    A decline in diamond prices affected Botswana's mining sector in the final quarter of 2025, highlighting the economy's exposure to global commodity cycles. The Producer Price Index tracks price changes in sectors including mining and utilities as an early indicator of inflationary trends.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard

  3. 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

  4. Botswana Golden Grand Prix set for April 26 at National Stadium

    The Botswana Golden Grand Prix will take place at the National Stadium on April 26, featuring international and local athletes competing in sprints and middle-distance events. Notable absences include elite runners Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Collen Kebinatshipi, though athletes like Tshepiso Masalela and the national 4x100m relay teams are entered.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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