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Montsho returns

Botswana track and field legend Amantle Montsho is set to resume   her stellar running career after being away from the sport for close to two years. Batswana will be waiting with bated breath for the former world 400m champion. Montsho, whose...

08 August 2016

Dimension Data promises continued support to cycling

The Dimension Data 50/23 MTB 73 km Cycle for Life annual July Mountain Bike (MTB) race held in Gaborone was won by Madimabe Thato. As a result, the lanky cyclist solidified his status as one of the promising cyclists in the country.  The intensely...

08 August 2016

Mascom Cycle Challenge receives P180 000

Mascom Wireless will sponsor the 2016 Mascom Cycle Challenge to the tune of P184, 741. 00. The sponsorship announcement was made in Gaborone this week. The partnership between the Mobile phone service provider and Tsela Riders Cycling club is in its...

08 August 2016

Mamelodi back in office

The Botswana Premier League (BPL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bennett Mamelodi has returned to Lekidi after his controversial suspension was lifted this week. His return to the BPL secretariat signals the end of a court case that pitted him...

08 August 2016

Kgosi Sekai exalts Molemi Gare as a ‘hero’

Bakgatla regent, Kgosi Bana Sekai has heaped praises on one of the tribesmen, Molemi Gare, describing him as a “hero” for standing up for the self-exiled Kgosi-kgolo Kgafela II. Kgosi Sekai made the impromptu announcement on Sunday at the...

08 August 2016

Botswana ready to accede to Marrakesh Treaty

Botswana will have deposited the instrument of the Marrakesh Treaty accession by the time it celebrates its 50th Anniversary, Assistant Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Advocate Sadique Kebonang has promised. Speaking during the official...

08 August 2016

The paradox of foreign direct investment

In the era of cheap money, diverging monetary and fiscal policies, investment has been robust while foreign direct investment has gravitated towards the highly developed countries rather than developing countries and transition economies. 2015 saw a...

08 August 2016

Modest PSP, Justice Legwaila is no more

This week Botswana bids farewell to one of its stalwarts, the late Justice Elijah William Modale John Legwaila who helped shape Botswana in many respects. Writing about EWMJ as he was affectionately called in legal circles or Mokgalajwe as I called...

08 August 2016

Botswana draws IP policy for universities

As Botswana transforms from a resource-based to a knowledge based economy, diversification through the development of Intellectual Property (IP) Policies and supporting services for innovative purposes has become critical in maintaining the...

08 August 2016

BDP yet to act on Ntuane’s radical reforms

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is yet to finalise and decide on the reforms that were introduced by party Secretary General, Botsalo Ntuane. Ntuane introduced the reforms during his campaign for the office in 2015 which he termed BDP Reform Agenda...

08 August 2016

SABMiller’s big merger with suitor Anheuser-Busch is on the rocks thanks to Brexit

SABMiller Plc has suspended work on integrating the brewer’s operations with that of suitor Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, according to a person familiar with the matter, potentially throwing the industry’s biggest deal ever into disarray. SABMiller...

08 August 2016

BCL to defend P748m lawsuit

Embattled management of the cash-strapped BCL mine has no way out but to fight the P748m lawsuit instituted by Inforbuild Marketing to the bitter end. Inforbuild accuses BCL of acting in bad faith as well as wanting to steal Inforbuild idea and use...

08 August 2016

Good times roll ahead of Bots50 celebration

Botswana’s economic conditions have improved in the second quarter of 2016 owing to the stabilisation of the global commodity markets and to some extent the notable growth in diamond sales. In just a month before the country celebrates its...

08 August 2016

Khama scoffs at his MPs

President Ian Khama is said to have rejected a proposal by Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament to have their salaries increased before they could support the Presidential retirement package Bill. Information reaching this...

08 August 2016

SEDC hands project to investment wing

South East District Council says it is preparing to commit its investment wing, BBTN Limited to manage the proposed Central Business District (CBD) in the South East village.  This was disclosed by the council’s Chairman, Phenyo Segokgo who said...

08 August 2016

FNBB FY results profits down

First National Bank of Botswana profits for the year ended June 30th will be lower when compared to the year before, the company said on Wednesday afternoon. The lender, a trailblazer in mobile and internet banking platforms, did not disclose the...

08 August 2016

Stanbic Matshelo Account: A solution for group savers

The express purpose of Stanbic’snewly launched Matshelo account is to address poor financial security that group schemes have faced over the years, says Head of Customer Channels Calistus Chijoro.The account target-clients are society groups and...

08 August 2016

Liberty H1 results hit by once-off events

A number of once-off events have compounded the negative impact of tough trading conditions on financial services group Liberty’s first half results. Two sets of modelling changes – one based on increased life expectancy of policyholders and the...

08 August 2016

Sefalana props-up Botswana property unit

Retail behemoth, Sefalana group continues to bolster its property division by acquiring more assets in the just ended financial year. At the close of April 2016, the company has added the building which previously housed Golden Fruits to their...

08 August 2016

StanChart thrusts full throttle into Africa

Standard Chartered, a leading international lender has announced plans to step up investment and leverage its unique footprint and international banking expertise to drive Africa’s growth aspirations. The London-listed banking group, which also...

08 August 2016

Nata Bird Sanctuary- an oasis of calm

To wake up to a beautiful view is the desire for most people and to have a chance to do this is a dream that can come true at the Nata bird sanctuary. Located in the north-eastern periphery of the Sowa pan and founded in 1988, it opened for...

Sun Reporter | 08 August 2016