Month: November 2017

BTC revenues rise 2% as it explores growth in broadband space

Botswana Stock Exchange listed BTC said it will continue to explore growth opportunities, especially in the broadband space, where penetration levels are still low and the demand for data services on the…

CA Sales acquires 49% of Warbrands Pvt Limited

Newly listed CA Sales Holdings said it has, through a wholly‐owned subsidiary, acquired 49% of the issued share capital of Warbrands Pvt Limited, a company registered in Zambia. According to a Botswana…

Domestic Equities: Stanchart sinks further

Stanchart’s share price has been on a slippery slope for the better part of the year. The bank is currently the BSE biggest loser, having depreciated by 33.2% for the year. The…

BHC to redeem BSE-listed P260m notes

Botswana Housing Corporation will redeem the BHC017 Unsecured Notes, having an aggregate nominal amount of BWP 286,000,000 and maturing on 10 December 2017. The redemption will occur on 10 December 2017 as…

When the Sun makes you hear: Solar Ear by Deaftronics

The global battery market is worth billions of dollars. Valued at $62 Billion, the rise of technological advancements has granted the rise to battery usage. This includes zinc air batteries, the most…

De Beers and UN pledge P8m towards Botswana women micro-entrepreneurs

De Beers and United Nations (UN) Women, in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, has announced a P8 million, three-year investment in capacity-building programmes to support women micro-entrepreneurs…

Trading at the BSE: Slow start to the week

Trading session opened the week with very low volumes on the first two days with a spike on Wednesday and a huge Letshego trade on Friday. Letshego has experienced some heavy trades…

Investec and RMB in largest Botswana PE investment

Investec Asset Management Private Equity and RMB Ventures have acquired Kamoso, a Botswana-based retailer and consumer goods company. Investec Asset Management Private Equity and RMB Ventures have acquired Kamoso, a Botswana-based retailer…