# Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)

> The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is the principal securities exchange of Botswana, established in 1989 and regulated by NBFIRA. Operating from Gaborone, it provides a market for equities, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, with listings spanning financial services, retail, and resource extraction.

Canonical: https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/bse-botswana

Botswana is one of Africa's most stable and fastest-growing economies, powered by diamond mining and a robust financial sector. The BSE serves as the capital market gateway for Southern African investors seeking exposure to Botswana's resource wealth and expanding services sector.

## Published market facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) |
| Country | Botswana |
| Currency | BWP |
| Trading hours | 09:00 – 12:00 CAT (GMT+2) |
| Settlement | T+5 |
| Regulator | Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) |
| Listed companies (published count band) | 30+ |
| Established | 1989 |
| Financial centre | Gaborone |

## Sources and stock discovery

- [Official exchange](https://www.bse.co.bw/)
- [Stock Markdown catalog (paginated)](https://mystocks.africa/api/md-catalog/stocks?exchange=BSE)
- [Canonical exchange page: performance and listings](https://mystocks.africa/exchanges/bse-botswana)
- [Country guide](https://mystocks.africa/countries/botswana)
- [Methodology](https://mystocks.africa/methodology)
- [Data sources](https://mystocks.africa/data-sources)
- [Risk disclosure](https://mystocks.africa/risk-disclosure)

## Settlement and currency risk

Funding a wallet, executing a trade and settling that trade are separate steps. Exchange settlement follows the applicable market cycle; cash and withdrawal availability can differ.

A USD wallet or USD account reporting does not remove the currency risk of investments priced in a local currency. Exchange-rate movements can increase or reduce the USD value of holdings and dividends. Conversion, fees and availability follow the applicable account and market terms.

## Market questions

### What stocks are listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange?

The BSE lists companies including Choppies Enterprises, Letshego Holdings, First National Bank Botswana, Sechaba Breweries, and Barclays Bank Botswana. MyStocks.Africa provides access to actively traded BSE equities.

### What are the BSE trading hours?

The Botswana Stock Exchange operates Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 Central Africa Time (CAT, GMT+2). The BSE runs a concentrated morning session.

### What is the BSE settlement cycle?

Equity trades on Botswana Stock Exchange follow a T+5 exchange settlement cycle. T is the trade date; the number is the following business days, subject to the market calendar. A displayed portfolio position is not proof of completed settlement. Cash availability and custody rights follow the applicable account and market terms.

### Who regulates the Botswana Stock Exchange?

The BSE is regulated by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) of Botswana.

### Can I invest in the BSE from outside Botswana?

Yes. MyStocks.Africa provides cross-border access to BSE-listed equities with USD settlement, removing the need for a local BWP account or Botswana-based broker.

### What currency are BSE stocks traded in?

BSE stocks are denominated in Botswana Pula (BWP). MyStocks.Africa handles the USD-to-BWP conversion at live spot rates, so you can invest without holding local currency.

These are published market facts, not live exchange statistics. Check the canonical page and official exchange for current rules and counts. Trading availability and investor eligibility can differ by account and jurisdiction.