Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTC) had on the 27th November 2025 reported a strong set of unaudited financial results for the half year ended 30 September 2025. The announcement through the board of directors confirmed the steady progress in the company’s transformation journey.
Revenue grew to P796 million, a 10.3% increase in comparison with the same period last year, supported by strong performance in mobile money, digital services, and data-related products. Profit before tax stood at P148 million, which translated into an EBITDA margin of 30%, underscoring the strength and resilience of BTC’s operating activities. Earnings per share rose to 10.97 thebe, up from 6.80 thebe in the previous year.
BTC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jürgen Peschel asserted that “these results show that our strategy is working. We are growing in the right areas, becoming more efficient, and building a stronger business for the long term. Most importantly, we are improving the experience for our customers,”he said. Mobile data grew by 8%, broadband increased by 1%, and the successful delivery of a major digital project provided an additional uplift to overall revenue performance. These gains strengthened the company’s earnings base despite cost pressures. BTC also maintained a stable gross margin position, supported by disciplined cost management and ongoing efforts to optimise operating expenditure.
The Board and Management reaffirmed their commitment to the company’s long-term strategy. “Leadership stability continues to support consistent delivery as BTC modernises its infrastructure, simplifies services, and strengthens customer experience. The results reflect operational stability, disciplined cost management, and continued investment in network modernisation,” added Peschel.
Driving its evolution into a modern, digital-first business, BTC is making major investments in network expansion and upgrades, extending coverage to 105 communities and introducing Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for clearer, more reliable calls. It is also advancing enterprise transformation through enhanced data-centre hosting services, cloud-based disaster recovery, and Cybersecurity-as-a-Service solutions to also strengthen national digital resilience. These efforts sit alongside several other ongoing initiatives designed to elevate customer experience and expand digital inclusion across the country.
“As we move forward, our priority remains clear: stay close to our customers and respond quickly to their needs. Agility will continue to define how we operate, innovate, and deliver. We are committed to building a service experience that is faster, simpler, and more meaningful for every customer we serve,” said the CEO in closing.
BTC will continue investing in digital infrastructure, customer experience improvements, and financial inclusion initiatives. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company remains confident in its growth strategy and its role in driving Botswana’s digital future.