Famous Brands, built by South Africa's wealthy Halamandaris family, stumbles in Botswana
Famous Brands, the Steers and Wimpy owner co-founded by the Halamandaris family, expects interim earnings to drop as much as 33% after a Botswana writedown.
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Africa's richest man taps Botswana to sell $500 million of refinery shares
Africa's richest man is using Botswana's stock exchange and Access Bank Botswana to bring Southern African investors into his record refinery share sale.
A supplier is trying to wind up Botswana tycoon Chandra Chauhan's Sefalana over $615,000 debt
Sefalana Cash & Carry faces a winding-up petition in Botswana's High Court over a disputed R10 million supplier claim the group is contesting.
South African tycoon Zunaid Moti's Botswana schools deal could cost taxpayers $1.5 billion
Botswana's opposition says a schools deal tied to Zunaid Moti could cost taxpayers P20 billion, and wants a parliamentary panel to investigate.
South African tycoon Zunaid Moti has built a school named after Botswana's president
Zunaid Moti's African Hero unveiled the Duma Boko School and Clinic in Gaborone, months after Botswana's finance ministry rejected his proposal.
Botswana wants Aliko Dangote to build its cement, and its rail line, and more
President Duma Boko told Aliko Dangote in Gaborone that Botswana wants big-ticket projects, and pointed to a Trans-Kalahari rail line starting soon.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji courts Botswana weeks after pledging $250 million to Mozambique
Mohammed Dewji met Botswana's president and central bank governor in Gaborone, days after committing more than $250 million to Mozambique.
Botswana tycoon Ramachandran Ottapathu's Engen takeover faces public competition hearing
Botswana's competition regulator has opened Ramachandran Ottapathu's bid for 70% of Engen Botswana to public submissions before reaching a decision.
Botswana tycoon Chandra Chauhan's Sefalana cuts dividend 60% as diamond slump hits profit
efalana posted record revenue of P12.1 billion but its first profit fall since 2017, cutting the total dividend to 20 thebe from 50 thebe.
Botswana fights South African mining tycoon Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe's R83 million legal bill
The Botswana government is fighting Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe's R83 million legal bill after a court cleared the South African businesswoman of a fabricated $10 billion conspiracy.
South African businesswoman Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe demands $630,000 legal costs from Botswana after 'Butterfly Case'
Cleared in a money laundering saga, Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe is pressing Botswana to settle costs and finish still-overdue court-ordered public apologies.
Retail tycoon Chandra Chauhan's Sefalana expects profit to fall as Botswana economy weakens
Chandra Chauhan’s Sefalana flags a profit dip, blaming a softer economy, food inflation and rising living costs nationwide across Botswana.
Choppies CEO boosts stake with $1 million share purchase, signaling confidence in recovery
Choppies CEO Ramachandran Ottapathu buys 19.5 million shares worth about US$1 million, signaling confidence as the Botswana retailer works to cement its turnaround.
Botswana businessman Anthony Gilby’s Tlou Energy posts $3.7 million loss
The company, still in its exploration and evaluation phase, generated no revenue during the period but continued to invest heavily in its gas-to-power project.
South African exec. Duncan Wanblad-led Anglo American deepens ties with Botswana in diamond deal
De Beers secures a 25-year extension for Debswana’s mining licenses, reinforcing its leadership as Botswana rebalances its diamond trade strategy.
10 richest businessmen in Botswana in 2025
Botswana is home to a small but powerful group of multimillionaires whose influence extends far beyond their personal fortunes.