Sefalana Holding Company Limited said sales rose in the first half of its financial year even as profit slipped, highlighting the margin pressure facing grocery and general retailers across the region.
Revenue for the six months ended Oct. 26, 2025, increased to 5.82 billion pula from 5.36 billion pula a year earlier, according to the companys results release. Net income fell to 138.6 million pula from 156.4 million pula. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations declined to 0.552 pula from 0.624.
The Botswana based group operates supermarkets and wholesale outlets and has business interests that also include manufacturing and property. Over time, it has grown beyond its home market into other parts of Southern Africa, including Namibia and Lesotho, while keeping Botswana as its biggest revenue base.
