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Scarce & Shining: Investors Cash in On Platinum...But...
Platinum is becoming harder to find, and its value is rising. Normally, when something is scarce, the price goes up, and producers respond by making more. A research note issued by World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says platinum doesn’t work that way, even as investors on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have been quietly getting in on the action. This is because its production and use don’t quickly change with price.
14 minutes ago5 min read


Wealth from London, Built on the BSE — Without Getting Your Hands Dirty
What if you could own real gold without digging or risking your life? The NewGold ETF lets you do just that. It’s like owning a piece of a gold bar stored safely in a vault. No pickaxe needed. You buy small units on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), and their value moves with the gold price. That’s the power of an ETF — a tool of the modern investor. Safer than a mine, smarter than a heist.
May 224 min read


P500 Investment In NewGold ETF Now Worth P604
The analysis is based on market prices released by the BSE, assuming a P500 investment was made from January 6th 2025 to March 31 2025.
Apr 152 min read


New Key Opens Industrial Property Doors for Investors
Government diversification efforts, rising demand for industrial spaces, and mining sector growth may drive interest.
Mar 244 min read


Premium Sustainable Buildings in Botswana's Thriving Office Market
The most in-demand segments—Grade A offices and ESG-compliant buildings—are showing strong investment potential
Feb 264 min read


Reports Indicate That Low-Income Housing Shows Promise for Investors
Low-income segment has strong demand with rising rental prices, while the middle-income segment faces weaker demand and supply challenges.
Feb 252 min read


Botswana's Real Estate: Retail, Industrial Sectors Catch Investors’ Eyes
Botswana industrial and retail sectors offer the most attractive investment opportunities in Botswana's current market.
Feb 204 min read


2025 ETF Outlook: Gold On The Rise, Platinum Steady, Palladium to Drop
Gold is expected to keep climbing Platinum may also hold steady or rise Palladium is losing steam Gold, platinum, and palladium are...
Feb 92 min read


Khumo Property CEO: 'It’s About Building Confidence, Not Just Buildings’
Bale believes that with the right adjustments, Botswana has the potential to build stronger investor confidence in the real estate sector.
Nov 19, 20244 min read


BSE Moots Introduction of Actively Managed Certificates
AMCs are not funds but are rather viewed as debt instruments, or even as structured products or as derivatives in some global jurisdictions.
Oct 15, 20242 min read


BSE Diversifies ETF Portfolio, Introducing Global Indices
These ETFs represent various exposures including the S&P500, MSCI World, FTSE 100, Eurostoxx 50, MSCI Japan, and MSCI Emerging Markets.
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Cash Is King in Botswana’s Elusive Infrastructure Dream
The money market has emerged as the primary destination for pension funds assets being repatriated.
Oct 8, 20245 min read


To Be a Billionaire Takes 60 Years’ - Apex Founder on Real Estate Investing
Property is a slow yielding asset. Start early, there’s no get-rich-quick scheme. Your success is tied to your access to capital.
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Shifting Gears: Key Trends Shaping the Future of Platinum and Palladium ETFs
Investors are shifting gears to Platinum amid Palladium's struggles
Sep 23, 20247 min read


Proof In The Bullion: The Surge of NewGold ETF Is Telling
NewGold ETF has surged 271% since its listing in 2012, significantly outperforming the overall market performance of the BSE.
Sep 16, 20245 min read


Botswana's Infrastructure Risk/Reward Index Shows Low Ranking
Credit: BWgovernment But promises growth potential Fitch Solutions has assigned Botswana a low ranking in its latest Infrastructure...
Sep 12, 20242 min read


BSE’s NewGold ETF Hits Bull's Eye
BSE Acting CEO Kopano Bolokwe Amidst BRICS’ Bullion Binge ETF price has gone up by 63.2% since 2020 Has gained 26% from January 1 to...
Sep 10, 20244 min read


The Infrastructure Divide: A Sad Story that Could End Badly
Anushka Bogdanov, Founder of Risk Insights Population undermines the demand for new infrastructure Infrastructure not built for climate...
Sep 5, 20246 min read


Real Estate: Residential Property Flexes Its Mettle
Impaired mortgage loans to total mortgage declined from 6.9% Average sales prices for residential properties experienced a 5% in. 2023...
Aug 29, 20245 min read


Ninety One Anticipates Growth in Botswana’s Private Market
Local companies opening their capital structures Local credit forecast to exceed DCI market cap Ninety-One expressed unwavering...
May 29, 20243 min read
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