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You Shop, Swipe, and Sip — But do you own the Companies?
Most people spend money on big companies every day. But only a few people actually own part of them. The difference is knowing how your money can work for you — and even pay you back. They are worth billions of pula, but you need as little as P5.20 to start
2 days ago3 min read


Money Is Expensive for Banks: How It Costs You As An Investor
Think of banks like shops, and money is what they sell. When it costs them more to get money, they raise loan rates to stay profitable. That’s what Stanbic, Absa, and Access Bank just did. If you have a loan, repayments may go up. But if you invest in banks, you can grow with the system.
2 days ago4 min read


Absa vs FNBB: Which Bank Delivers More For Your Money?
Absa and FNBB dominate Botswana’s stock market, but which offers better value to investors? This article breaks down dividend yields, earnings potential, and share price comparisons to explain why a lower price doesn’t always mean a better deal. Backed by insights from Imara Capital Securities, we explore how both banks measure up—and what it means for your money.
May 56 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


How Your 'Sentlwatlwa' Can Pay for Itself, Sip by Sip
You don’t need a crate to start. Build your wealth, sip by sip. A few pulas set aside regularly can grow into something solid over time.
Apr 233 min read


Investing Offshore for the Average Motswana
If all your investments are local, you take on the risk of your livelihood being negatively affected in the event of an economic downturn.
Apr 64 min read


How Letlole’s Kenya Investment Shortchanges Investors
The group is hoarding cash while it still assesses this investment which is being subsidised by other assets
Apr 23 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


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


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


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


Far Property: Broker Advises "Build" Position...How Far Will It Go?
While it indicates a positive outlook, it is less strong than a "buy" or "strong buy" rating.
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Sustainable Bond Listing Boost Botswana's Ranking in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Absa highlights importance of implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market frameworks to enhance the investment appeal
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Letlole Plans Equity Raise to Enhance Pipeline
The company may also look to leverage its JTTM asset, which boasts a lower LTV of 18%.
Oct 20, 20243 min read


Letlole CEO is not declaring defeat in Kenya
Mowaneng could not commit to turnaround timelines or exit plans, noting that the investment monitoring process is still ongoing
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Rooted in Botswana, Blooming in Milan: Mooki Cheers from Botswana’s Corner
No matter how far she ventures, her heart remains invested in Botswana, a solid foundation that keeps her anchored in her true value
Sep 18, 20246 min read


FNB Sees 94% Rise in Investment Securities, fueled by Pension Funds Repatriation
As the industry anticipates further growth in pension fund deposits until 2027, it is strategically navigating interest rate fluctuations
Sep 18, 20244 min read


Why Capt. Monyatsi Won't Jump Ship
Aupa Monyatsi, CEO Letshego Africa The Titanic is back on course with adjusted sails Aupa Monyatsi, the CEO of Letshego Africa always has...
Sep 6, 20245 min read


Vunani Steers Through Equity Boom, Sounds Alarm on Banking Sector ‘Bubble’
Jonathan Paledi, Head of Investment at Vunani Local stock market is more on the expensive side Vunani Fund Managers said it is cautiously...
Aug 29, 20244 min read


RDC Plays Its Trump Card With PrimeTime
RDC's bid to acquire a significant slice of PrimeTime could resolve both companies' liquidity and debt issues RDC offering shares because...
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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