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  • Published on Apr 12, 2026

    BOTSWANA SUSPENDS FUEL LEVIES TO EASE IMPACT OF RISING OIL PRICES

    Botswana has emulated Namibia by suspending three fuel levies for six months to cushion consumers from the rising global oil prices. Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has suspended the fuel levy, security of supply levy and road levy, with the …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 13, 2026

    Trump: Iranian ships will be eliminated

    8.57pm Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists arrested in New York Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters were reportedly detained in New York on Monday. Jewish Voice for Peace, an organisation that promotes Palestinian rights, blocked a major Manhattan street …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    Five African currencies with the biggest declines amid Middle East war

    The escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran sent global oil prices surging by more than 50 percent as of late March, triggering a wave of currency volatility across African markets. At least 29 African currencies have weakened, according …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol and diesel price surge hits South African consumers

    Absa Rewards has increased its fuel cashback cap and enhanced earn rates, as South Africans face one of the sharpest recent increases in fuel prices. From 1 April 2026, the price of petrol increased by more than R3 per litre, with diesel rising even higher …

    Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
  • Published on Mar 31, 2026

    Botswana faces rising debt challenges amid fluctuating revenues

    Botswana is confronting growing fiscal challenges as rising public debt, a widening budget deficit, and soaring household borrowing put increasing strain on the country’s economy. The nation’s heavy dependence on diamond revenues, primarily from Debswana, …

    Source: Weekend Post-Insightful - Pending
  • Published on Apr 1, 2026

    Botswana bets on gas boost for flagging economy

    Industry experts and environmental watchdogs are worried about a lack of transparency around a flagship project – and warn there may be risks for the surrounding communities, wildlife and ecosystems. Sello Motseta investigates A Botala Energy worker takes …

    Source: Oxpeckers - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 30, 2026

    Botswana digs in over US diamond tariffs as pressure mounts on exports

    Botswana is stepping up efforts to secure duty-free access for its rough diamonds into the United States, signalling it will not retreat from its push to cut tariffs from 15 percent to zero despite a shifting global trade landscape. Minerals and Energy …

    Source: Sunday Standard - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 28, 2026

    Consumers brace for April shocks in fuel, electricity

    The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) is due to announce the quantum of tariff increase agreed with the government, after the Botswana Power Corporation lodged an application for an average 46% increase in tariffs from April 2026. Under the …

    Source: MMEGI - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    Choppies feels Botswana strain as profits fall

    115 Botswana-based Choppies Enterprises reported resilient top-line for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with revenue increasing 8.6% to BWP5.1 billion (R6.3 billion). However, the retailer’s bottom line came under significant pressure from a “ …

    Source: Financial Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 26, 2026

    Choppies warns of profit dip as consumer spending drops

    In a cautionary announcement to the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) , the retailer said it expects profit after tax from total operations to decline by between four percent and 14%, while profit from continuing operations is projected to fall more sharply, …

    Source: MMEGI - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    The Streamline: Countdown begins for Artemis II's splashdown off San Diego's coast

    SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Here is what you need to know in the Apr. 10, 2026, Streamline newsletter: The countdown begins until NASA's Artemis II mission returns to Earth, and it's expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego around 5 p.m. today. …

    Source: KGTV 10 News - California - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 25, 2026

    Botswana Inflation Eases Slightly, February

    Consumer prices show modest shifts across sectors and regions.   Annual Trends Botswana’s annual inflation rate declined to 4.0 percent in February 2026, down 0.1 percentage point from January’s 4.1 percent, according to a recent report by Statistics …

    Source: Botswana Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 8, 2026

    Media OutReach1 day ago Thailand’s OR Shifts Beyond Fuel as Southeast Asia’s EV Transition Gains Pace, Rolls Out 5-Year ...

    Self-reward joins birthdays as a key driver of Hong Kong’s natural diamond market, new consumer survey reveals HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2026 – Coinciding with World Diamond Day on April 8, NielsenIQ released its latest jewellery …

    Source: BusinessPost Nigeria - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Trump says Iran has 'no cards' as Vance heads for talks

    A US delegation is set to travel to Pakistan this weekend for talks on a potential long-term deal with Iran, as diplomatic efforts intensify alongside rising regional tensions. Donald Trump has warned Tehran against imposing tolls on oil tankers in the …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    TransUnion Africa appoints Annemie Botha as general counsel

    Staff Writer TransUnion Africa has announced the appointment of Annemie Botha as general counsel, effective 1 February.  In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s legal, risk and compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Europe ‘weeks away’ from jet fuel shortage

    3.31pm Trump: WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!! President Trump has taken to social media for the first time today to claim on Truth Social, somewhat opaquely, “WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!!!”. There were no further details in the message he posted before …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    The Yin Yang of Mogoditshane's economic boom

    Botswana’s economic landscape has experienced widespread slowdown, with most economic centres either seeing decreasing foot traffic or declining consumer spend. Private sector ventures like retail outlets have been decrying the falling consumer spend with …

    Source: MMEGI - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    TransUnion Africa appoints Botha to lead legal, risk and compliance 

    TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, has appointed Annemie Botha as General Counsel, effective 1 February 2026. In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Legal, Risk and Compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Iran-Israel war LIVE Updates: US, Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon

    Negotiators from Iran and the United States prepared Friday for high-level talks planned to start a day later in Islamabad, seeking to steady a ceasefire teetering over Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire and Tehran’s chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz. …

    Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral

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