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real tone setter, for where the market goes from here, suggesting that the report will provide clarity on whether the AI memory trade has found its footing.

European markets open slightly higher as energy costs and geopolitical tensions dominate. Central banks signal more rate hikes while oil slips on Iran talks.

Marks & Spencer's autumn sale offers quality fashion under P35. From classic tops to durable denim, these timeless pieces represent sound value for the discerning shopper.

For 16 years, the Pukepoto Farm Trust has never missed a profit for its shareholders. Trustee Weo Maag explains how planning, benchmarking, and responsibility drive success.

British Airways has permanently cancelled its London to Abu Dhabi route, leaving Etihad as the sole carrier on the link as regional instability reshapes global aviation.

The UK's Post Office Horizon scandal compensation has surpassed £1.7 billion, with over 13,500 claimants paid. Latest figures show progress across all schemes, offering lessons in accountability for Botswana.

BMW launches its first locally built electric sedan in India, the i5 LWB, at Rs 79.6 lakh with a claimed range of 669km, undercutting the Lexus ES 500e.

Parents who gift the family home to adult children risk a five-year Medicaid penalty and a capital gains tax bill. Inheritance avoids both, but exposes the home to estate recovery. Know the tradeoffs before signing the deed.

Residents of Watchet, Somerset, unite to transform the historic Wansbrough paper mill into affordable housing and community spaces, aiming to revive local pride and keep young talent in the area.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns the global energy shock is not over despite AI-driven growth. Botswana must stay vigilant against inflation, fiscal pressure, and supply disruptions.

Australians are saving up to $350,000 by importing building materials from China, but this trend raises serious questions about self-reliance and the future of local industries. What can Botswana learn from this?

In financial services, stagnation is the real risk to continuity. Mature firms adapt to technology, security and client expectations to remain dependable for the long term.

Silver prices are targeting $68 as US rate hike expectations ease, with analysts citing cooling inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as key market drivers.

Molbio Diagnostics has secured Rs 281.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which opens August 10. The funds will boost R&D and manufacturing capacity for its Truenat diagnostic platform.

Maharashtra Tourism takes a conservative, principled approach to global MICE and wedding tourism, emphasizing stability, local industry protection, and cultural heritage.

Fairmont International School Vietnam officially launches, bringing a 70-year U.S. education legacy to Southeast Asia with internationally aligned pathways for students.

Botswana's economic health hinges on Gaborone. When the capital struggles, the whole nation suffers. A conservative, principled approach is needed to revive our urban economy and protect our sovereignty.

Planning an international escape this August? Discover eight destinations including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand and Abu Dhabi that you can explore for around P70,000.

A blind taste test by Which? reveals that Aldi and Lidl's own-brand baked beans beat Heinz on both flavor and price, offering savings of over £100 a year.

Bratislava's rooftop market has attracted crowds since 2021, but revenue growth has not stopped mounting losses. The operator, Tržnica Nivy, ended 2025 with a record deficit of nearly €1.5 million, raising questions about the viability of ambitious urban projects.