ShareListen to this articleBy Suleman ChiteraThe Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has emphasized the need for increased private sector education and stronger regional collaboration to encourage more companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to list on stock exchanges and access long-term capital. The-scribes-follow-attentively“One of the key challenges we continue to face is limited awareness among businesses about the benefits of listing on a stock exchange. We need to intensify education efforts targeting the private sector, especially SMEs, so that they understand how capital markets can support business growth, expansion and long-term sustainability,” said Segwe. The educational tour has brought together 10 business journalists from various media houses in Malawi to gain exposure to Botswana’s business environment, financial markets and investment ecosystem. There are several lessons that Malawi can draw from Botswana’s experience,”“I am grateful to NBM plc for creating this opportunity.