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Statement by Ashor Sarupen – DA Federal Council Chairperson: The IEC has published the final list of all Certified Candidates for the Local Government Election, and the DA is the only party in South Africa to have a candidate in every Ward. Only the DA has achieved a full national offering to the voters of …
Parliament failed to allow proper public participation on a new law that the City of Cape Town said creates red tape
As Wills Week comes to a close, NDA warns that rising debt and defaults may erode the financial legacy South Africans hope to leave behind. It’s Wills Week in South Africa, under the theme Prepare Today, Protect Tomorrow. But with 208,000 more South Africans falling into default in the second quarter of 2026, debt experts …
KIMBERLEY – The recent spate of serious and violent crimes committed against women across the country remains a matter of grave concern. Against this backdrop, the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is appealing to women across the province to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution to safeguard their personal safety and well-being. …
Johannesburg, South Africa: In an age of endless scrolling, the printed newspaper is making a genuine comeback. One of the world’s most respected mastheads is now arriving earlier in South African hands than ever before. Financial Times Weekend (FT Weekend), the Financial Times’ flagship weekend edition, is now being printed and distributed locally in South …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is offering a reward for any information that could lead to the conviction of perpetrators who tore down a large number of the party’s election posters in the Mogale City Local Municipality. The damage already amounts to thousands of rand, with the most serious incidents having occurred in Voortrekker […]
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For the first time in its 40 year history, SA’s biggest union gathering did not reach quorum
TransUnion Botswana announces the launch of three new intelligence solutions designed to help financial institutions make smarter lending decisions, strengthen risk management and responsibly expand access to credit. Supported by an enhanced dataset that provides a richer view of consumer payment behaviour, the new solutions will help lenders unlock greater economic participation while supporting sustainable growth across Botswana's financial sector.
Following the recent licensing process, TransUnion is continuing to invest in Botswana's financial ecosystem through enhanced data capabilities, advanced analytics and new solutions designed to support lenders and consumers alike.
"The launch of these three new solutions represents an important investment in Botswana's financial future," says Kabelo Ramaselwana, chief executive officer, TransUnion Botswana. "Financial institutions need deeper insights and stronger analytics to support responsible growth. By combining richer data with advanced intelligence solutions, we are helping lenders make better decisions, expand access to credit and support greater economic opportunity."
New Intelligence Solutions for a New Credit Environment
TransUnion is introducing three new capabilities designed to help Botswana's financial institutions grow responsibly, improve decision-making and unlock new opportunities.
Together, these three solutions equip organisations with the intelligence needed to expand access to credit, strengthen risk management and drive sustainable growth.
Enhanced Data for Better Lending Decisions
These solutions are underpinned by an enhanced dataset that brings together broader payment and credit information to provide a more complete view of consumer payment behaviour and credit obligations. By reducing fragmented views of borrowers, financial institutions can make more informed decisions across the credit lifecycle, from origination and portfolio management to collections.
For lenders, access to richer information means decisions can increasingly be based on a broader understanding of borrower behaviour, helping institutions identify opportunities while maintaining sound risk management practices.
Unlocking Access to Credit and Economic Growth
Botswana's financial sector is entering a period of significant transition. While the country remains one of Africa's most financially included markets, lenders face increasing pressure to balance growth, affordability and risk amid changing consumer credit profiles, rising living costs and broader economic pressures.
At the same time, significant opportunities remain to broaden access to credit. Although around 72% of adults have access to a bank account or mobile money service, a large share of the population remains outside the formal credit system. As a result, lenders often struggle to assess creditworthiness using traditional risk models, limiting borrowing opportunities for consumers and small businesses.
TransUnion analysis indicates that richer data and enhanced scoring models could increase loan approvals by 4% to 6% annually while maintaining credit quality, potentially unlocking up to P5 billion in additional lending across the market. Enhanced collection capabilities have also demonstrated a 38% increase in visibility and a 40% improvement in collections yield, helping institutions strengthen portfolio performance and support sustainable economic growth.
Supporting Consumer and Business Growth
The opportunity extends beyond personal credit. Botswana's MSME sector employs approximately 175,000 people and generates an estimated P14 billion in annual turnover, yet many businesses continue to rely on manual record-keeping, making it more difficult to demonstrate creditworthiness and access finance. Enhanced commercial credit information and business analytics can help financial institutions better assess these businesses and support their growth through improved access to funding.
As financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex environment, access to deeper market intelligence is becoming increasingly important. TransUnion's Business Intelligence capabilities are designed to help organisations understand portfolio performance trends, monitor market developments and identify emerging opportunities, enabling more informed strategic decision-making.
Investing in Botswana Financial Future
TransUnion remains committed to supporting Botswana's evolving financial sector through ongoing investment in data, analytics and innovation. By combining global capabilities with local market expertise, the company aims to help lenders serve consumers and businesses more effectively while supporting broader economic growth.
"Growth and risk discipline are no longer opposing objectives," says Ramaselwana. "More complete information allows institutions to identify and serve the right consumers and businesses with greater confidence. That is good for lenders, good for consumers and ultimately good for Botswana's economy."
Upgrades to the water treatment plant to solve the crisis that started in 2015 are yet to be completed
Kenya has a puzzling relationship with get-rich-quick investment schemes. From DECI and other pyramid schemes in the 2000s to MMM […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the latest announcement by the United States of America’s (US) government to impose visa restrictions on yet unnamed South African officials under the pretext of opposition to land reform, “racial policies,” and alleged discrimination. The US government has once again demonstrated that it is prepared to weaponise its diplomatic […]
Mass die-offs of sardines have prompted the government to limit sardine catch until 2 October, but conservationists say this is not enough
16 September 2026 – Head Coach of the South African U20 Men’s National team, Raymond Mdaka, has named the final 23-man squad to take part in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers scheduled to be held in Mozambique from 18-27 September. Amajita have been in camp in Johannesburg since Tuesday, 8 September
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Women and civil society groups call for government to act against femicide
New GPS tracking on African wild dogs found they could travel long distances to find mates, but more than half did not survive the journey.
Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The DA has written an urgent letter to Minister Majodina, requiring her reply about criminal cases brought against known Water Tanker Mafia who are sabotaging water infrastructure to keep their emergency contracts in place. Last week Minister Pemmy Majodina submitted a written reply …
The Springbok Women to take on Wales this Friday in their opening WXV Global Series clash will run onto the Cardiff Arms Park pitch with a rejigged backline and one change to the pack that created four tries against the Black Ferns in Johannesburg two weekends ago. Logan Welman will start the match at No …
POTCHEFSTROOM – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West has noted a message circulating on social media alleging that a suspect described as the “Kempton Park Serial Killer” has relocated to Potchefstroom and that an extensive police operation has been launched in the city. The public is urged not to treat this …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supports the petition concerning Gauteng school subsidies that Solidarity and the Schools Support Centre (SOS) submitted to Parliament earlier today. The petition formally requests Parliament to investigate the Gauteng Department of Education’s failure to pay subsidies to schools and to make recommendations. According to the petition, the Gauteng Department […]
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes and welcomes the decision of the Electoral Court to dismiss the African National Congress’s (ANC) application challenging the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa’s refusal to accommodate its late submission of candidates for the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. The ruling is a victory for electoral integrity, […]
Beaufort West municipality says it does not have enough money to fix its ageing infrastructure. But the problem is self-inflicted
Statement by Werner Pretorius MPL – DA Mangaung Mayoral Candidate: The DA welcomes the Electoral Court’s judgement this morning, dismissing the ANC’s appeal to include its non-submitted proportional candidate list for Mangaung after the deadline. The DA understands that all 8 of the ANC’s potential mayoral candidates have now been excluded from contesting. The ANC’s …
Wales Head coach Sean Lynn has named the side to face South Africa in the opening game of the Vodafone Wales WXV Series at Cardiff Arms Park, on Friday, September 18th (KO:7.15pm, UK time). Flankers Alex Callender and Kate Williams will co-captain the side in the first of four Test matches in the Vodafone Wales …
The DA welcomes the Electoral Court’s ruling that deadlines are deadlines. Today’s judgement of the Electoral Court stops the ANC from submitting candidates for the upcoming election after the deadline all other parties were held to. It is good for the rule of law, the fairness of elections, and equality among parties that the rules …