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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Bank Gaborone Managing Director, Sybrand Coetzee said the bank continues to empower graduates through its Graduate Trainee Programme to increase the bank’s diversity profile and reduce unemployment rate among youth.There are currently seven...

RDC Properties expects outstanding increase in profit before tax for the half year ended 30 June 2022, following its expansion in South Africa. The company stated that the profit will be approximately between 170 percent and 190 percent or P46.4...

Shumba Energy reported that it experienced financial hardships last year due to the impact of Covid-19 and commitment of investors into other projects. The company is currently placed under suspension from trading by Botswana Stock Exchange due to...