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Mar 10, 2026
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6 min read
As of March 2026, Botswana faces a worrying fuel security situation. According to statements by President Duma Boko, the country’s national strategic fuel reserves stand at only about nine days of supply. When commercial stocks held by private companies are included, the country has between 14 and 19 days of fuel available. Officials from the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) maintain that fuel imports for March are secured and that there is no immediate crisis at fuel pumps.
Mar 5, 2026
5 min read
Do you know how global geopolitical developments could affect Botswana’s fuel supply chains, reserves, and pricing, and what it means for energy security at home? Botswana is a landlocked country. We are far from the oil fields of the Middle East, offshore platforms, and the fuel pipelines that crisscross continents. Yet our daily lives, what we pay at the pump for fuel, how goods move on our roads, and how much it costs to run a business, are deeply connected to global oil markets.
Mar 2, 2026
As of 2026, manufacturing contributes only 10–12% of Africa’s GDP, compared to the global average of 16–18%. In countries like China and Vietnam, manufacturing has been the engine of rapid income growth, export expansion, and job creation. Africa’s challenge is not ambition. It is structural execution.
Feb 27, 2026
After reviewing Botswana’s December 2025 economic and financial statistics, provided by the Bank of Botswana, one conclusion becomes clear: Botswana does not lack money. Botswana lacks a coordinated system to deploy that money into productive development.
Feb 23, 2026
Aligning the Botswana Stock Exchange with the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). Progress Made, Gaps Remaining, and the Urgent Reform Agenda.
Feb 18, 2026
4 min read
At global forums such as the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, some leaders often use the words money, cash, capital, and currency interchangeably. They are not the same thing. Confusing these terms leads to a confused policy. For African financial leaders and policy makers designing the next generation of financial markets, the distinction is not academic — it is strategic. Let us simplify each concept.
Feb 16, 2026
For decades, the dominant narrative has been simple:Africa needs Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to develop its natural resources, build factories, and industrialise.That narrative is incomplete — and increasingly dangerous.The real issue is not the absence of global capital.It is the misallocation of African capital.
Feb 10, 2026
A review of how the Botswana 2026/27 Budget Speech aligns with the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), with practical recommendations.
Feb 9, 2026
12 min read
In Botswana and across Africa, more than a trillion US dollars sits in banks, pension funds, insurance companies, DFIs, and private investors, actively looking for bankable projects. Yet many entrepreneurs, CEOs, and policymakers still say, “There is no money.” The problem is usually not the absence of capital – it is the mismatch between the kind of capital a project needs and the way the project is prepared, structured, and presented.
Feb 5, 2026
Money Moves Where It Is Treated Well.Why Capital Market Reform Is Not Optional for Botswana and AfricaThere is a simple rule in global finance:Capital goes where it is welcome, protected, and understood.
Feb 2, 2026
Botswana has made a decisive policy shift. The Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) is designed to reduce reliance on diamonds and catalyse investment into agriculture, energy, manufacturing, tourism, logistics, and digital industries.The vision is sound.The constraint is financing.
Jan 26, 2026
The global financial system is changing faster than at any time in modern history. Capital is moving differently. Technology is restructuring industries. Energy systems are being redesigned. And geopolitics is reshaping trade flows. For African High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, this moment presents both a warning and an extraordinary opportunity.
Jan 19, 2026
3 min read
As we step into 2026, we want to start by saying thank you.Thank you for reading, engaging, questioning, and growing with LECHA Energy. Whether you are a business owner, farmer, professional, policymaker, student, or simply someone curious about how Africa’s economy works, you are part of a community that believes understanding is power.
Nov 19, 2025
2 min read
History reminds us that true progress is pioneered by entrepreneurs and innovators – the private sector. From the Dutch East India Company's colonial ventures to Cecil John Rhodes' enterprises in Africa and the industrial titans who built the Americas, commerce and innovation always preceded government. Governments were invented to regulate, level the playing field, and provide stability – not to lead.
In our strive toward a self-reliant Africa, words matter. We've often heard our leaders speak of "food security," "energy security," and "financial security" as the goals for our continent. But what if the real target should be sovereignty? Western nations have long pursued sovereignty in these areas, building systems of control and independence, while Africa has focused on security – a more defensive stance that often leaves us vulnerable to external forces.
Nov 18, 2025
As Africans, we've long dreamed of "the Africa We Want" – a continent sovereign in finance, energy, and food production, free from over-reliance on FDI and aid. Our diaspora and local communities hold the capital and ingenuity to fund our own projects, but we must address the gaps: lack of trust, integration, liquidity, and cross-pollination of innovation.
Nov 14, 2025
For decades, the blueprint for African development has been written in a foreign language: the language of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). We've been taught that validation and viability come from offshore. While FDI has a role to play, this over-reliance has created a dangerous paradox: we are begging for foreign capital to build our futures, while our own vast pools of domestic capital—our pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance reserves—sit on the sidelines or are shipped abroad.This must end.
Nov 13, 2025
The concept of leapfrogging means skipping over outdated technologies and systems to adopt more advanced, efficient solutions directly. For Africa, this is critical for several reasons if we are to achieve Vision 2063.
As we continue our mission to fuel renewable energy projects across Africa, it's crucial to zoom out and understand the monumental scale of the challenge ahead. Africa, home to the world's fastest-growing population and untapped renewable potential, is on the cusp of an energy revolution. But to meet rising demands and achieve universal access by 2050, the continent needs a massive influx of capital.
Nov 10, 2025
The RMB "Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26" report just dropped, and if you're like me, you've already bookmarked it for your next strategy session. This year's edition analyzes 31 countries, spotlighting resilient economies amid global headwinds like aid declines and trade shifts. The top 10? A mix of island powerhouses, North African giants, and East-West risers—Seychelles and Mauritius holding steady at the top, with Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania climbing fast.
Oct 6, 2025
Solar Power, Regenerative Farms, and a Path to Sustainable Exports
