Standard Chartered Botswana Exit Standard Chartered has confirmed it will fully exit its operations in Botswana. This decision marks a shift from the previous plan to only sell its retail and wealth management divisions. The bank now intends to divest its entire franchise including the profitable corporate and investment banking units. This move ends a...
Botswana golden passport programme The Botswana golden passport programme has emerged as one of the most debated policy ideas in Southern Africa, signalling a significant shift in how the country is thinking about growth, capital inflows, and long-term economic resilience. Faced with declining diamond export revenues, Botswana is exploring whether offering citizenship in exchange for...
The festive season is usually a time for joy, family gatherings and shared meals. This year, however, the rising cost of a basic food basket will determine how millions of households celebrate. Across Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana, families are dealing with higher prices, strained incomes and uncertain economic conditions. Inflation, currency weaknesses,...