Botswana observed three days of mourning in May 2026 for former president Festus Mogae, reopening debate about leadership legacies and policy continuity.
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Intellectual
Botswana’s Digital Ambition: From Fibre to Cyber Security
Communications Minister David Tshere unveiled the ICT Roadmap 2030 in March 2026, targeting 100,000 ICT jobs, broadband expansion and new digital and cyber-security laws.
Brand Power Africa: Why Your Trademark Is Your New Gold Mine
The Rise of Brand Ownership in Africa’s Expanding Markets African enterprises are entering a period where brand identity determines whether a company will scale across borders or remain trapped in local competition. As consumer markets grow, and as regional trade...
Digital Assets and Software: IP in Africa’s Digital Economy
The Digital Shift and the Rise of Intangible Business Assets Africa’s digital economy is expanding faster than any other region. Even traditional sectors are adopting digital platforms, apps, software systems and cloud-based operations. This transformation has created...
IP Legal Systems in Africa: What Every Entrepreneur Must Know Before Scaling
The Complex Legal Terrain of Intellectual Property in Africa Entrepreneurs expanding across African markets must navigate a diverse legal landscape that differs widely from country to country. Intellectual property laws, registration systems, enforcement mechanisms...
Intangible Economy: Why Africa’s Next Big Boom Is in Ideas, Not Only Resources
The Shift from Resource-Based to Knowledge-Based Growth Global economic patterns show a decisive shift from resource-driven industries to knowledge-based markets. Intangible assets such as intellectual property, digital platforms, software, brand equity and creative...
Debt Warnings Spur Calls for Digital Productivity
At a March 2025 IBCCI event, economist Keith Jefferis pressed for digital training to lift productivity, warning government debt could reach 31 percent of GDP by 2025/26.
Youth Vote Disrupts Botswana’s Political Landscape
Botswana’s 2024 transition is real history; the framing of a youth-driven power shift here is an illustrative scenario, not a sourced claim – and is treated as such.
Constitutional Court Debate Moves to the Bench
After delays, the High Court scheduled a 15 May 2024 hearing on whether Botswana needs a standalone constitutional court.