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The Hidden Power of Unit Trusts in Retirement Planning
While traditional retirement schemes are crucial components of retirement planning, they may not always provide sufficient security and growth potential on their own. Unit trusts offer a complementary solution that can help you achieve your retirement goals more effectively. They have the hidden potential to enhance your financial security during your golden years.
May 75 min read


From P10,000 to P375,000: 26 Years of Owning a Piece Of Sefalana
If you had bought P10,000 worth of shares of the company on January 4, 1999, your investment value would be sitting at P375,750 on April, 25 2025.
Apr 293 min read


Choppies: Chicken Was Hot, You Got Cooked — Now the Chips are being Served
This is a 13-year look at how a P10,000 investment in Choppies lost its crunch and what it means.
Apr 282 min read


From First-Time Investors to Pros: Moses Rutahigwa on Mutual Funds for Every Goal
Moses Rutahigwa, Standard Chartered Bank’s Head, Wealth, and Retail Bank Moses Rutahigwa, Standard Chartered Bank’s Head, Wealth, and...
Mar 253 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


Sefalana’s New Investments Will Save Millions For Shareholders & Boost Investor Returns, Says MD
This means steady profits, better efficiency, and strong future growth—giving shareholders and investors a solid and promising opportunity.
Feb 243 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


StanChart’s Future After Selling High-Cost Division:Impact on Profits and Dividends
Will this move make the bank stronger and more profitable, or does it mean bigger changes that could affect future earnings and dividends?
Feb 194 min read


BPOPF’s Early Investing Insights: Balancing Equities for Growth and Bonds for Stability
BPOPF model assumes that an individual starts working around age 25 and remains invested for approximately 35 years before retiring at 60
Feb 184 min read


Botswana’s Economic Makeover. Whats in store for IPOs?
IPO market remains in waiting mode, with investors closely watching for signs of significant movement.
Feb 175 min read


Botswana Joins Shift to Green Energy: Weighing Investment Returns on Fossil Fuel Stocks
Investors in fossil fuel companies focus on dividends in the medium term Fossil fuel industry seems to show slow decline overtime...
Feb 114 min read


Botswana’s Investor Playbook: Big Deals, Low Risk, Promising Returns
Botswana's 2025/26 budget presented by Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe Botswana is streamlining regulations, cutting red tape...
Feb 105 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


Retirement Funds Got P7 Billion Richer as BSE Expanded in Size
The surge is largely driven by rising stock prices on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)
Feb 43 min read


How Botswana's P24.7bn Deficit Unlocks Hidden Yields For Investors
Botswana’s economy is facing a challenging period, but for investors, this could translate into new opportunities.
Feb 38 min read


What P4k Minimum Wage & Currency Shifts Could Mean for Sefalana’s Dividends
Sefalana’s costs could jump by a massive P180 million each year, according to MD Chandra Chauhan
Feb 12 min read


African Exchanges Are Trading National Pride for Regional Harmony: What It Means for Your Cross-Border Investments
The road to integrated and efficient capital markets in Africa is long and fraught with challenges.
Jan 223 min read


Mobile Money Holds Power to Influence Next Wave of Innovation in Botswana's Capital Markets
As Botswana’s mobile money adoption grows, telcos are sitting in a wealth of opportunity in the capital markets. space.
Jan 214 min read
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