By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sunday Standard
The Botswana government is preparing a new state-owned enterprise ownership policy to increase the value derived from state assets. Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe is involved in the initiative, which the Sunday Standard described as a framework for managing the public portfolio.
Letshego is seeking to raise 800 million pula from its shareholders to reduce its funding costs. The operation concerns the financial strategy of the Botswana-based financial services group, according to the Sunday Standard.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Sunday Standard ·
Botswana’s Mascom Wireless unveiled a new brand identity in Gaborone and announced plans to expand its business beyond connectivity. The company intends to develop digital platforms and services for individuals and businesses as part of an evolution presented for its 28th anniversary, reports The Voice Botswana.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: The Voice Botswana ·
Botswana’s government is stepping up livestock vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease, according to Sunday Standard. The campaign aims to strengthen protection of herds against the disease, but the outlet does not specify its scale or timetable in the available information.
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A standoff involving Peter Fana Magosi, head of Botswana's intelligence service, has prompted a security deployment. The episode comes after his term expired and ahead of a handover of duties, reports the Sunday Standard.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Sunday Standard ·
Botswana exports fall by 10.1 billion pulaBotswana’s exports fell from 46 billion to 35.9 billion pula in the first seven months of 2026, while the trade deficit widened to 17.6 billion. Lower diamond sales accounted for most of the decline, according to Statistics Botswana data reported by Weekendpost.
South Africa cuts fuel taxes as OUTA criticises public spendingThe temporary fuel tax cut is expected to reduce the price of petrol by 1.50 rand a litre and diesel by 3 rand from 4 November, according to Minister Enoch Godongwana. South African organisation OUTA welcomes the relief while condemning the mismanagement of 887 billion rand in infrastructure grants.The week in Africa
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