Botswana

Botswana has established a legal framework that encourages foreign investment while safeguarding the interests of the country and its citizens. This article explores the key aspects of foreign land and property ownership in Botswana, including the land tenure system, property purchase process, capital control implications, and potential challenges for investors. Source Land Tenure System in...

Botswana, like many African countries with a colonial past, maintains a dual land tenure system inherited from its historical experience. The bulk of the land in Botswana is categorized as "tribal land," predominantly held under customary notions of land tenure by indigenous peoples. In contrast, the State holds a significant portion as "State land," which was formerly known as "Crown lands" during the...

The IPD Botswana Property Performance Report for the year ending December 2011 reveals significant findings about the real estate market in Botswana. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into property investment trends, total returns, income yields, and capital growth in the country. This article delves into the key highlights of the report, shedding light on the performance of different...

It is expected that Africa's property market will continue to prosper with a better sales rate in 2021, as far as the rate of interest remains advantageous. Due to the prolonged lockdown and continuous fight against the global epidemic, the uncertain condition forced us not to expect a brilliant year. As we are at the edge of 2020, Mr. Adrian Goslett, who is the regional director as well as CEO of...

With the prices of real estate rising constantly, purchasing a house can be quite a burden on the pocket. However, with the help of home loans provided by financial institutions, purchasing a house can become much easier for an individual.  A home loan is a secure type of loan, which means that the property is kept as collateral with the lending bank for the tenure of the loan. Being a secured loan,...

GE Power claimed that they signed a contract with the Botswana Power Corporation, the electricity firm. The contract sets the conception, the supply, the installation and the implementation of a software in the control center of the electrical network. This should allow the digital transformation of the network and reinforce the services of the company. Botswana aims at the digital transformation of its...

Gaborone is Botswana’s capital and largest city. It is located between Oodi Hills and Kgale, on the Notwane River in the southeastern corner of the country. It is surrounded by other cities including Ramotswa to the southeast, Mochudi to the east, Mogoditshane to the west, and Tlokweng across the river. Gaborone became the country’s capital city in the mid-1960s due to its close location to fresh...

The deadly dispute on the border between Namibia and Botswana will finally come to an end with a Boundary Treaty signed. Namibia’s Minister of Defense said that Namibia had signed the historic treaty which would promote peace between the two countries. Many Namibians suspected to be poachers had been shot dead on the border by Botswana Defense Force (BDF) soldiers in the past. Botswana has a...

Visitor or expat  looking for a weekend getaway or even a tourist wanting to visit, or, looking for short term rentals accommodations to start your move in the country, with Tswanahome.com, we has found for you some nice and comfy accommodations in the capital city Gaborone. Families and business people, city and nature lovers will find what they are looking for at the best price. From 1-bedroom studios...

Hello, and welcome to our expat guide in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. Every nation has its unique features and what you will find in Gaborone will be different from any other city globally. As an expat who has decided to move and live in Botswana, we desire to make your life complete and straightforward in Botswana. Besides, we want you to have a memorable experience and share with your friends...