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- On 2 November, the University of Botswana highlighted its work connecting academic research with innovation, industry collaboration and commercial enterprise. The initiative focuses on helping researchers turn knowledge into practical solutions and business opportunities. No programme fee or dedicated investment amount was disclosed. This creates opportunities for research consultants, training providers and university-industry partners. HPC can support institutional partnerships, research collaboration and commercialisation planning.
- On 2 November, Botswana’s renewable-energy planning received attention through a national power-sector strategy examining electricity generation, energy storage and grid development. The approach aims to strengthen domestic supply and prepare the country for future electricity demand. No new project contract value was disclosed in the announcement. Opportunities are available for solar developers, battery-storage suppliers and sustainability consultants. HPC can support renewable-energy research, project sourcing and strategic partnerships.
- On 4 November, the Bank of Botswana lifted its moratorium on increases in prime lending rates, allowing commercial banks to adjust their lending rates in response to liquidity conditions. No new official prime-rate figure or specific loan package was disclosed in the announcement. This creates opportunities for financial advisers, lenders and corporate finance consultants to review borrowing strategies. HPC can support financial market research, investment analysis and business advisory partnerships.
- On 3 November, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe said the government was pursuing stronger fiscal discipline, improved public procurement and more effective infrastructure investment. He also highlighted the exploration of road tolling through Public-Private Partnerships and the ongoing review of the Public Procurement Act. No new project price was announced. These reforms create opportunities for policy advisers, infrastructure consultants and procurement specialists. HPC can support policy research, PPP analysis and strategic introductions.
- On 6 November, Botswana announced the nomination of Dr Gevorg Tamamyan for the position of World Health Organization Director-General. The nomination highlights the country's participation in international health leadership and policy discussions. No financial value or nomination-related budget was disclosed. This creates opportunities for healthcare policy consultants, medical research institutions and international health organisations. HPC can support healthcare-sector research, institutional partnerships and international business development.
- On 3 November, the Finance Minister highlighted the importance of creating employment opportunities through investment in manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, energy and digitalisation. The African Development Bank's previously approved US$503.75 million financing programme also targets MSME development and job creation, including 3,935 direct jobs by 2027/28. This is programme financing approved on 23 October, not a new funding announcement during this week. Opportunities exist for recruitment firms, training providers and workforce consultants. HPC can support talent research, skills-development partnerships and workforce planning.
- On 4 November, Botswana Development Corporation approved Naledi Motors (Pty) Ltd as the best-evaluated bidder for the supply of an executive vehicle under tender ITT/BDC020-2026/27. The published contract award price is P2,136,656.92, inclusive of VAT. The award creates opportunities for vehicle distributors, automotive suppliers and fleet-service providers. HPC can support procurement research, supplier identification and commercial partnerships.
- Botswana Power Corporation published an award decision on 30 October for a three-year maintenance service agreement with Siemens Energy (Pty) Ltd for the Siemens SPPA T3000 system at Morupule A Power Station. The contract value is P12,173,595.12, with the decision approved on 26 October; this falls just outside the requested 1–7 November news window and is included only as relevant procurement context. No new comparable power-station contract was verified during the requested week. HPC can support energy-sector procurement research, engineering supplier sourcing and project partnerships.
- On 5 November, the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority published a notice of award for consultancy services to develop a Botswana-specific retail margin model. The announcement confirms the procurement decision, but the contract price was not available in the published summary. The assignment is relevant to energy pricing, regulatory economics and compliance research. HPC can support regulatory intelligence, consultancy sourcing and professional partnerships.
- On 5 November, Botswana Development Corporation promoted the Botswana Investment Forum in Gaborone, bringing attention to opportunities for investors and businesses across the country's economy. The event focused on connecting capital with investment projects, but no specific transaction, acquisition price or new funding commitment was disclosed in the announcement. This creates opportunities for investment advisers, corporate finance firms and project developers. HPC can support investor research, deal intelligence and strategic business introductions.
- On 5 November, the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority published an award decision for consultancy services to develop a Botswana-specific retail margin model. The work is relevant to understanding pricing structures and market conditions in the energy sector. The published summary did not disclose the contract amount. This creates opportunities for economic researchers, pricing consultants and data-analysis providers. HPC can support market intelligence, pricing research and sector analysis.
- On 4 November, the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority published a procurement award for the production and design of its 2025–2026 annual report. The announcement confirmed the award decision, but the contract price was not disclosed in the available summary. The assignment creates opportunities for graphic designers, publishing companies and corporate communications agencies. HPC can support supplier research, branding partnerships and business development.
- During the first week of November, Botswana Development Corporation listed an open tender for interior refurbishment, space optimisation and fit-out works at its premises. The tender closing date is 18 November 2026, while the estimated contract value was not disclosed in the available listing. The opportunity is relevant to interior contractors, construction suppliers and facilities-management companies. HPC can support tender monitoring, contractor sourcing and procurement partnerships.
- On 3 November, the Finance Minister emphasised that Botswana's economic transformation programme must translate investment plans into operating businesses, employment and wider economic opportunities. The African Development Bank's US$503.75 million financing approved on 23 October includes support for MSMEs, with a target of 3,292 active MSMEs by 2027/28. This is previously approved financing rather than a new venture-capital round. HPC can support startup research, investor connections and business-development partnerships.
- On 4 November, Botswana Fibre Networks published an adjudication decision approving Dimension Data (Botswana) Proprietary Limited for technical support, maintenance and repair of Calix FTTx telecommunications systems, including hardware and software. The 36-month contract was awarded at BWP1,640,992.61, inclusive of VAT, with the award decision dated 2 November. The contract creates opportunities for telecom equipment suppliers, network specialists and IT service providers. HPC can support technology procurement research, supplier identification and strategic partnerships.
- On 6 November, Botswana's tourism coverage highlighted the Chobe Riverfront as an important wildlife and nature destination, reinforcing the country's appeal to international safari and leisure travellers. No new hotel investment, tour package price or tourism contract value was disclosed in the report. This creates opportunities for safari operators, hotels, travel agencies and destination-marketing companies. HPC can support tourism market research, international partnerships and hospitality business development.
Sector stories & insights.
On 26 October, Botswana’s government opened a practical Public-Private Partnership (PPP) training workshop in Gaborone. Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe highlighted the importance of structuring infrastructure projects responsibly and attracting private-sector expertise. No workshop fee or total budget was disclosed.
The initiative creates opportunities for training providers, infrastructure consultants and public-sector advisers. HPC can support institutional training, PPP advisory research and professional partnerships.
On 26 October, the Minister of Environment and Tourism called on private companies to turn Botswana’s national Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into practical projects. The framework focuses on measurable environmental and social performance, green financing and sustainable investment. No dedicated implementation budget was announced.
Opportunities are emerging for ESG consultants, renewable-energy developers and climate-focused businesses. HPC can support sustainability research, ESG planning and investment partnerships.
Botswana Development Corporation Awards Hotel Feasibility Study Contract
On 28 October, Botswana Development Corporation approved HTI Consulting CC as the best-evaluated bidder for a market and feasibility study on five-star hotel development opportunities. The published contract award price is US$27,058.82, inclusive of withholding tax.
The award creates opportunities for financial analysts, hospitality investors and feasibility-study consultants. HPC can support investment research, financial analysis and commercial partnership development.
Botswana Reviews Private Investment Partnerships for National Development
On 27 October, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe emphasised that Public-Private Partnership agreements must protect public finances while mobilising private capital for infrastructure and essential services. The government is considering PPPs across energy, water, transport, healthcare, education, agriculture and digital services. No single project value was announced.
This creates opportunities for infrastructure investors, policy advisers and project-finance specialists. HPC can support PPP research, project evaluation and strategic introductions.
A Botswana tender listing published on 26 October included maintenance works at Area W Clinic and Jubilee Clinic, as well as a two-year supply requirement for laboratory consumables. Confirmed contract prices and awarded supplier values were not disclosed in the available listing.
These procurement opportunities are relevant to medical-equipment distributors, laboratory suppliers and healthcare maintenance contractors. HPC can support supplier identification, tender research and procurement coordination.
On 29 October, discussions at the Botswana Mining Show 2026 in Gaborone highlighted the growing need for digital literacy, data analytics, technical problem-solving and automation-related skills in the mining workforce. No dedicated training budget or course fee was disclosed.
Opportunities are emerging for technical training companies, recruitment agencies and workforce consultants. HPC can support skills-development partnerships, talent research and workforce planning.
On 29 October, the government reported progress under its investment partnership with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings. At Botswana Airport City, foundational infrastructure has been completed and a 4,000-square-metre factory shell is under construction, with handover planned for March 2027. A separate project investment value was not disclosed.
The development creates opportunities for construction suppliers, industrial equipment companies and logistics providers. HPC can support supplier sourcing, industrial market research and business partnerships.
On 29 October, Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation opened an expression-of-interest process for floating solar photovoltaic plants on its dams. The procurement covers the design, development and operation of the proposed facilities, with submissions due on 19 November 2026. Project capacity and investment value have not been disclosed.
The opportunity is relevant to solar developers, engineering companies and renewable-energy investors. HPC can support tender research, technical partner identification and project-development partnerships.
Botswana Highlights Financial Safeguards in Public-Private Partnership Agreements
On 27 October, the Finance Minister emphasised that PPP agreements must be properly assessed to prevent unsustainable long-term financial obligations for taxpayers. The government highlighted transparent project structures, fiscal safeguards and value-for-money assessments. No new legislation or compliance fee was announced.
This creates opportunities for legal advisers, contract specialists and public-procurement consultants. HPC can support regulatory research, contract-market intelligence and compliance advisory partnerships.
On 28 October, Botswana Development Corporation approved HTI Consulting CC for a five-star hotel development feasibility study at US$27,058.82, including withholding tax. The corporation also published an award for server and network-storage hardware to ASC Services (Pty) Ltd at P3,685,681.92, inclusive of VAT. These are procurement awards, not mergers or acquisitions.
They create opportunities for corporate finance advisers, technology suppliers and investment consultants. HPC can support transaction research, commercial due diligence and business introductions.
Botswana Highlights Private Investment and Economic Diversification Priorities
On 26 October, UNDP and the government showcased local businesses through the “Seen in Botswana, Sent to the World” market day, highlighting export readiness, financial literacy and access to regional markets. The initiative promoted AfCFTA opportunities across a continental market of more than 1.4 billion people. No programme price or total funding amount was disclosed.
This creates opportunities for market researchers, export consultants and business intelligence providers. HPC can support market-entry research, sector analysis and commercial opportunity mapping.
On 26 October, a UNDP-supported market day in Botswana showcased local enterprises and encouraged retailers, hospitality businesses and tourism operators to include locally produced goods in their supply chains. The initiative highlighted digital promotion and international market access. No advertising or campaign budget was disclosed.
Opportunities are available for marketing agencies, branding specialists and digital media providers. HPC can support market research, promotional strategy and business-to-business introductions.
On 31 October, President Duma Boko announced that construction of New Botswana City, within the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Special Economic Zone, would begin in November. The 126-hectare mixed-use development is being undertaken by Botswana Development Corporation and UAE-based Albaddad Group. BDC’s land contribution is valued at P198 million, while the total project investment was not specified.
The development creates opportunities for construction firms, hotel operators, property investors and commercial suppliers. HPC can support property research, investor connections and development partnerships.
On 26 October, UNDP highlighted its support for Botswana’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises through business planning, financial literacy, investment readiness and regional trade connections. The programme has supported women-led enterprises, including Authentic Okavango Baskets, in organising production and accessing overseas markets. No individual investment or funding amount was disclosed.
This creates opportunities for startup investors, business accelerators and export-focused entrepreneurs. HPC can support investor research, startup partnerships and business-development opportunities.
Botswana Development Corporation Awards P3.69 Million Technology Contract
On 28 October, Botswana Development Corporation published its award decision for the supply of hardware infrastructure, including servers and network-storage equipment, to ASC Services (Pty) Ltd. The approved contract price is P3,685,681.92, inclusive of VAT.
The procurement supports demand for enterprise IT infrastructure and digital services. Opportunities are emerging for data-centre suppliers, cybersecurity companies and IT integrators. HPC can support technology supplier sourcing, procurement research and strategic partnerships.
Botswana Airport City Advances Hotel and Convention Centre Development
On 29 October, the government confirmed that Botswana Airport City was progressing under the Qatar investment framework. The main mixed-use zone, including a hotel and international convention centre, was scheduled to begin structural construction by the end of 2026. The project is expected to create approximately 20,000 direct jobs once completed, but its separate investment value and hotel pricing were not disclosed.
This creates opportunities for hotel operators, travel companies, event organisers and hospitality suppliers. HPC can support tourism-market research, hospitality partnerships and investor introductions.