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Keikantse Lesemela
  • Ghanzi company advances projects to support GBV victims

    Sandfire, a Ghanzi District-based mining and exploration company, aims to curb the increasing rate of Gender Based Violence in the area through projects that support victims and promote female empowerment initiatives and inclusiveness.GBV is...

  • Vegetable ban costs local businesses

    Private businesses have appealed to the government to consider a phased approach on the vegetable import ban as their businesses have been negatively affected by the ban due to its hasty implementation.Presenting the study findings of the investment...

  • Complaints against Mogoditshane car dealers on the rise

    Consumers have been warned against unscrupulous business activities perpetrated by Mogoditshane car dealers whose business entities are currently the main cause of complaints reaching the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA).Assistant Minister of...

  • Debswana powers new programme for startups

    Through its Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Programme (EEDP) initiative, Debswana awarded start-up capital and mentorship benefits to six tertiary students who emerged as top performers in the entrepreneurship challenge.The six winners...

  • Young innovator launches automated irrigation system

    As government endeavors to empower local farming, young entrepreneur and innovator, Dikaelo Nwako has invented an automated irrigation system to help farmers improve crop production. The system is more accurate and very efficient as it is using...

  • FNB steps up SMEs support

    First National Bank Botswana (FNB) has increased its efforts towards SME economic development following government’s initiative for citizen empowerment in local supply. The bank continues to grow its commercial banking product offering through...

  • Experiencing chaotic Canaanland

    Some of the most exciting news that members of living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International) is excited to hear is the date of the annual Shiloh gathering whereby worshipers gather in one place from various nations. Amongst Botswana...

  • Postal bank in the offing

    The business landscape for postal services has significantly shifted as digitization advances and communications business becomes more competitive. In response to these trends, Botswana Post is considering to establish a Postal Bank, offering all...

  • NAP foresees challenges

    New African Properties (NAP) foresees continued financial headwinds as high inflation causes high expenses and low rental growth. NAP Managing Director, Tobias Mynhardt stated that property costs have increased across the board with utilities and...

  • Tech solutions for agri-business

    Young innovator, Tumisang Kgarubane has taken a step forward to provide agri-business solutions through modern technology systems. The company, Green Scenery (Pty) Ltd specializes in crop and livestock production. The company also specialises in...

  • Serame welcomes Africa50 for PPP Projects

    Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame said partnership with Africa50 will help government to implement Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects which are currently major challenges for government. Serame acknowledged that for a long time, government has...

  • Govt urges for agric-tech inovation

    Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Lamech Nthekela said there is a need for continued efforts by institutions from all sectors to build research and innovation capacity in order to advance the agriculture sector. He said...

  • Mascom launches new products

    Mascom Wireless launched new products aimed at reducing financial and logistical burden of setting up business in Botswana.The new products which include, Hosted PBX, SIP trunking and bulk SMS services. Hosted PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a...

  • FNBB anticipates tough trading year on rising rates

    First National Bank (FNB) anticipates challenging operating environment next year following the recent increased interest rate which will limit the scope of credit growth. Recently the central bank increased the interest rate to 2.65 percent due to...

  • Rotary club revives charity drive post Covid

    The two years lost to the Covid-19 pandemic did not stop the Rotary Club of Gaborone from assisting the needy members of society.President of the Rotary Club Gaborone (RCG) Laura Growns says the club was able to donate food parcels to many needy...

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