Botswana: Entrepreneur builds tech solutions for farming sector Published by Nathan Hastings-Spaine on 22 April 2024 Tumo Kgabeng’s solution deploys drones to monitor pests, diseases, and soil quality, and recommends treatments accordingly.
Botswana: Doctor-turned-entrepreneur seizes healthcare opportunities Published by Jeanette Clark on 14 September 2023 When Matlhogonolo Mongwa-Mouwane founded Kalafhi Medical Center, she kept costs to a minimum. She was the only employee and refrained from spending on décor or any extras until revenue permitted.
Botswana: Talking business with founder of beekeeping and honey production company Published by Nelly Murungi on 20 October 2020 Kago’s Bees is a beekeeping and honey production company located in Botswana. Founder Kago Monggae answers our questions.
Here’s why South Africa and its neighbours are anxious about EU and UK post-Brexit trade talks Published by Mills Soko on 21 September 2020 The outcome of these talks will have implications for the South African economy, specifically trade.
Using AI to identify the right fit for job seekers and employers in Botswana Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 June 2020 Founder of Mohiri talks about how he financed his company and what he would do with a $1 million investment.
The journey so far: Mavis Nduchwa, CEO, Chabana Farms Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 December 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship can be likened to a maze. You know where to start, you see the finish but the path from start to end is a process.’
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session: Botswana – 28 July 2017 Published by Press Office on 20 July 2017 You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Information Session in Gabarone, Botswana to learn more about our internationally accredited programmes.
Notes from the field: Takeaways from a business trip to Botswana Published by Cavan Osborne on 4 July 2017 Old Mutual portfolio manager Cavan Osborne shares his thoughts following a recent visit to Botswana.
Expanding to Botswana? Not a ‘crazy’ idea for South African retailer Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2017 Despite having a relatively small population of about 2.2 million people, The Crazy Store sees potential in Botswana.
Botswana – the most attractive investment destination in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 April 2017 Botswana’s strategic location, skilled workforce and a politically stable environment have attracted the attention of international investors.
Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
The new face of farming: youth making agribusiness ‘cool’ Published by Ihuoma Atanga on 7 March 2017 Botswana’s Mavis Nduchwa, 33, owns an animal feed farm that grows grains and legumes.
How big supermarket chains in southern Africa keep out small suppliers Published by Reena das Nair on 7 February 2017 Large supermarket chains have considerable buyer power, and are often able to control pricing and trading terms with suppliers.
Start-up snapshot: Customer feedback platform encouraging businesses to ‘bua’ (talk) Published by Justin Probyn on 24 November 2016 BUA is a website that enables customers to give feedback to businesses.