from ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, Botswana
Botswana Bureau
GABORONE, (CAJ News) – THE Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has attained a milestone by surpassing P1 trillion (US$74,6 billion) in total market capitalisation for the first time.
This was achieved during the period January 1 to May 31, 2026.
This is across all listed instruments, reflecting strong market growth over the five-month period.
Total equity market capitalisation stood at P974,1 billion, representing an increase of approximately 41,3 percent. This growth was largely driven by a significant rise in foreign companies, whose market capitalisation increased by 44,1 percent to P914,1 billion.
“The P1 trillion milestone is not simply a symbolic number but the visible culmination of a period of genuine value creation on the Exchange, anchored by strong foreign-listed performance, resilient domestic indices and accelerating growth in the ETF and bond segments,” the BSE stated.
ETFs are exchange-traded funds.
Looking ahead, the bourse noted that the outlook remained cautiously optimistic, supported by anticipated policy developments, continued investor interest and education, and the introduction of new products under the BSE diversification strategy.
“These developments are expected to enhance market liquidity, broaden investment opportunities and sustain the BSE’s growth trajectory beyond this historic milestone,” the BSE stated.
The BSE has 36 market listings, which include more than 30 listed companies alongside ETFs and debt instruments.
The bourse was originally established in 1989.
– CAJ News