You Shop, Swipe, and Sip — But do you own the Companies?
- kitsodickson
- May 16
- 3 min read
Updated: May 22

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.
These 5 big companies help drive Botswana’s economy. You’ve probably used their services or seen their shops. But what if you could own a piece of them too?
You can become a part-owner of Botswana's biggest companies for even less than the price of lunch.
When you buy shares:
You're buying a small piece of ownership in that company.
That means you can earn money when the company makes a profit.

*Company values and share prices are based on Botswana Stock Exchange data as of 09 May 2025.
Here is a breakdown of the top 5 largest listed domestic companies.
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