Microfinance trailblazer Fred Mmelesi has resurfaced at FirstCred as its new CEO and shareholder. His message is simple: watch the space! Writes STAFF WRITER Ambition and purpose have landed Fred Mmelesi to a new quest. The veteran microfinance executive… Read more: Mmelesi gives wings to FirstCred

Botswana faces healthcare collapse, rising debt, diamond sales slump Multiple shocks strain the economy, with the cost of living escalating Retrenchments loom large as companies struggle BAKWADI LEKOPANE editors@thepatriot.co.bw Botswana, long hailed as Africa’s governance success story, is confronting… Read more: CRISIS COUNTRY!

His latest character appealing to Boko and BDP members Boko calls him Sdala, enjoying his company at state events Some BDP members pursue Tsogwane to lead the party Tsogwane tactically positioned himself in UDC Govt – Analyst BAKANG TIRO… Read more: Former VP rebrands ahead of BDP’s 2027 congress Tsogwane’s charm offensive

Botswana is courting the United Arab Emirates and Oman as potential partners in a bid to acquire a strategic stake in De Beers from Anglo American (LON:AAL), a move that could give the diamond-dependent nation greater influence over the… Read more: Botswana turns to UAE, Oman in De Beers power play

STAFF WRITER editors@thepatriot.co.bw As the local gaming world evolves, Gambling Authority took a deliberate and bold decision to participate at this year’s Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF) in Francistown last week, with the intention to transform how Batswana… Read more: Gambling Authority drives the responsible gaming revolution