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Botswana’s capital market is set for another significant milestone as Kwa Nokeng Oil Holdings Limited prepares to make its debut on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), bringing one of the country’s established privately owned fuel distribution businesses into the public investment market. The company is scheduled to list on the BSE Main Board on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, in a development that further strengthens the representation of Botswana’s energy and petroleum distribution sector on the domestic bourse. With an implied market valuation of approximately P2.8 billion, Kwa Nokeng Oil’s listing represents one of the notable corporate developments in Botswana’s capital…
Professor Lekoko Sylvester Kenosi’s appointment as Director General of Botswana’s Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) effective today has introduced an interesting dimension to intelligence leadership in Southern Africa. His profile is particularly distinctive because it combines military service, academic scholarship, information governance, international institutional leadership and diplomacy. Unlike the conventional security-sector career path associated with many intelligence chiefs, Kenosi’s professional journey has been largely shaped by academia, strategic information management and international administration. A comparison with intelligence leaders in the SADC region reveals that there is no single formula for producing an effective intelligence chief. Some leaders emerge from…
Today, President Duma Boko has appointed Professor Lekoko Sylvester Kenosi as the new Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) presents an interesting leadership choice, one that appears to draw on an unusual combination of military experience, academic excellence, international exposure, diplomatic service and institutional management. While the appointment of an intelligence chief inevitably attracts public scrutiny, Professor Kenosi’s professional background suggests that he brings several attributes that could prove valuable in leading one of Botswana’s most sensitive national security institutions. Perhaps his strongest qualification is his understanding of information, intelligence management and institutional confidentiality. With a PhD…
President annouces a historic diamond ownership deal, P33 billion forensic audit findings, major infrastructure investments and sweeping reforms in 2026 State of the Nation Address. From the National Assembly this afternoon, President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has announced that Botswana is set to double its shareholding in De Beers from 15 percent to 30 percent, positioning the country as the single largest shareholder in the global diamond company in a landmark development expected to reshape its participation in the international diamond industry. The announcement was the highlight of Boko’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered before Parliament in…
Zimbabwean poet, musician and cultural icon Albert Nyathi believes that the decolonisation of the African mind must begin with an honest examination of the continent’s history, including the prejudices and distortions that have shaped how Africans understand themselves and one another. In an exchange in Harare with Botswana-born actor, writer and cultural advocate Donald Molosi, Nyathi offers a deeply personal account of his formative years, his political consciousness, his educational experiences and his thoughts on the challenges confronting African education. His reflections are particularly significant at a time when conversations about decolonising African institutions, reclaiming historical narratives and rethinking education…
From teenage sensation to Portugal’s greatest footballing icon, Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career stands as one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of the beautiful game. For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has carried the hopes, ambitions and pride of Portugal on the international stage. His journey, defined by extraordinary goalscoring records, relentless ambition and an insatiable desire to win, has transformed him into one of football’s most influential sporting figures. The prospect of his international retirement therefore represents more than the departure of a legendary footballer. It signals the approaching conclusion of an era that has shaped…
By investing in enterprise, industrialisation and strategic partnerships, the Botswana Development Corporation is positioning the Botswana Investment Forum as a catalyst for economic diversification and sustainable growth. Botswana’s drive to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on diamond revenues takes centre stage at the ongoing Botswana Investment Forum, hosted by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) today, 5 November 2026, at Fairground Holdings in Gaborone. Held under the theme “Capital. Enterprise. Growth.”, the inaugural forum brings together investors, business leaders, financial institutions and policymakers to explore opportunities for mobilising capital and strengthening Botswana’s private sector. The gathering comes at a critical…
Absa Group has expanded its international presence with the opening of its Dubai office, strengthening two-way trade and investment connections between the Middle East and Africa. Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, the office brings Absa closer to corporates, investors and financial institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Dubai’s position as a financial and commercial hub linking the Middle East and Africa makes it a strategic location for Absa to engage institutions seeking investment and business opportunities across the continent. Absa Bank Limited (DIFC Branch) is authorised under a Category 4…
Botswana’s literary talent takes centre stage as Keaobaka Pearl Kgosi competes against authors from across Africa for the Best Debut Author Award at the African Authors Recognition Awards (AARA) 2026. Botswana’s growing literary voice is receiving continental recognition following the nomination of Motswana author Keaobaka Pearl Kgosi for the Best Debut Author Award at the African Authors Recognition Awards (AARA) 2026. Kgosi is among eight authors shortlisted for the prestigious category, placing Botswana in the spotlight alongside literary talents from Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria. Her nomination, earned through her work Subtle Letters: Your Venting Journal, represents an important milestone for…
French football icon set to witness the passion, culture and rivalry of South African football as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs prepare for their historic showdown. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. Football royalty is heading to South Africa as French football legend Thierry Henry prepares to experience the spectacle of the iconic Soweto Derby, bringing international star power to one of African football’s most celebrated rivalries. The former Arsenal and France striker will be among the spectators at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, when Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs renew their fierce rivalry in a highly anticipated Betway Premiership…