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Telemedicine Startups Transform Healthcare Access in Remote Botswana Villages
Botswana faces a persistent challenge in providing quality healthcare to its rural population. Many villages are located far from hospitals…
Starting a Food Truck Business in Gaborone’s CBD
Gaborone’s Central Business District (CBD) offers opportunities for mobile food businesses. With a growing workforce, busy streets, and limited lunchtime…
Lessons from Failed Startups in Botswana
Botswana has seen a surge in entrepreneurship, but not all startups succeed. Analyzing failed businesses provides valuable insights for aspiring…
Financial Times Africa Summit 2025 Set to Explore Africa’s Role in a Changing World
The Financial Times Africa Summit returns to London on October 21–22, 2025, bringing together leaders, investors, and innovators under the…
How to Start a Bicycle Rental Service in Botswana’s Maun
Maun, known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, attracts tourists seeking outdoor adventure. A bicycle rental service can tap…
How to Start a Carwash Business in Botswana’s Gaborone
Starting a carwash business in Gaborone offers a lucrative opportunity. The city has growing vehicle ownership, increasing demand for professional…
Reviving Botswana’s Textile Industry with “Made in BW”
Botswana’s textile industry faces a critical turning point. Once a source of jobs and economic activity, local textile production has…
Botswana Revitalises Metallurgy Laboratory to Boost Local Mineral Value and Jobs
The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, announced the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) Metallurgy Laboratory as a…
Turning a Bakkie Into a Mobile Grocery Store in Botswana
Starting a mobile grocery store using a bakkie in Botswana is an innovative way to reach urban and rural consumers.…
Challenges of Competing With Chinese Imports in Botswana
Botswana’s retail and manufacturing sectors face increasing competition from Chinese imports. These products, ranging from electronics and clothing to household…
How to Sell on Botswana’s MyZaka and SuperMart Platforms
Selling on Botswana’s digital platforms—MyZaka and SuperMart—offers businesses access to a growing online consumer base. Understanding how to list, manage,…
Challenges of Trading Through Botswana’s Kazungula Border Post
The Kazungula Border Post, connecting Botswana and Zambia, is one of Southern Africa’s most important trade gateways. It links Botswana…