The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)’s main platform, the Domestic Companies Index, enjoyed another strong year, rising by more than 12.2% and adding P6 billion in value despite tightening conditions in the economy.

The country’s listed commercial banks are amongst the biggest gainers on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) thus far this year, led by Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, whose share price had risen by 32.3% as at the end of November.

Local telecoms service provider, the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC), has noted a surge in profits during its half year ended September 30, 2024.

Leading retail, wholesale and manufacturing group, Sefalana, has declared its highest full-year dividend to date of 65 thebe, on the back of a resilient performance in its most recent financial period.