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Chakalisa Dube
  • Fatigue catches up with Eleven Angels

    “We played away on Wednesday and we arrived in Francistown on Thursday.On Thursday we did not train and yesterday we did not train as well because it was raining. I think this was what contributed to us conceding during critical moments of the...

  • Rari undecided on re-election bid

    In 2021, Rari secured a fourth term after defeating Innocent Mannathoko, Sekgwama Gobusamang and Wabo Tshosa at the union’s elective congress held in Palapye. He had previously indicated his reluctance to seek another term in an interview with...

  • Tutume district faces human-wildlife conflict surge

    This was disclosed by the council chairperson Million Masumbika when addressing a Full Council meeting recently. The increasing instances of human-wildlife conflict locally comes at a time when there is mounting pressure from a UK legislator who has...

  • Can the citrus project catalyse Phikwe’s economic revival?

    BCL went into liquidation on October 9, 2016, a development that threw over 5,000 people on the streets and brought the town’s economy to its knees. Eight years later, the town seems to be on a path towards economic recovery and prosperity....

  • Mmadinare Cooperative calls for investment in citrus spinoffs

    Currently, MMCSL leases its 1,500-hectare land to SPC under a 50-year agreement, generating annual rental income that exceeds P900,000. As part of the lease agreement, MMCSL has the opportunity to purchase a 10% stake in SPC, valued at over P40...

  • SPP cautious about processing produce from outside

    The packhouse was established to primarily package produce from the Selebi-Phikwe Citrus (SPC) farm, which began harvesting last week after it was commissioned three years ago. Botha said allowing produce from outside can compromise their ability to...

  • From lab leader to manufacturer: Seisa's quest for change

    In total, Seisa worked in government laboratories for 20-years.The 49-year old founded Divine Call Investment (DCI) Pty Ltd, trading as Divine Medicinal Solution (DIMSOL). The business,s which manufactures medical devices, operates at the...

  • Kgopotso leads women’s empowerment in mining industry

    Mmegi: Can you briefly introduce yourself and describe your role as the chairperson of the Women’s Wing within the BMWU?Kgopotso: My name is Budzwani Kgopotso and I am honoured to serve as the chairperson of the Women’s Wing of the BMWU. In this...

  • Masisi urges Phikwe businesses to ‘think export’

    Masisi said this when officially opening the Selebi Phikwe Business Expo which attracted over 60 businesses on Wednesday. Half of the businesses were from Phikwe region.The Expo offered a great opportunity for Batswana to appreciate and explore...

  • AR5 Farm diversifies to animal feeds

    Operations manager at the farm Anne Schoeman revealed the diversification ideas in an interview during a recent media tour organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).AR5, founded in 1997, currently cultivates 240 hectares of...

  • Local farmers struggle with soaring temperatures

    The country has experienced recurring patterns of soaring temperatures in recent months. There are worries that the erratic weather patterns present difficulties across the agricultural sector, particularly for small-scale farmers who lack sufficient...

  • BPF allows Kehitile to contest Nata/Gweta primaries

    This development has set the stage for a face-off between Kehitile and party secretary-general Lawrence Ookeditse at the primaries scheduled for April 7, 2024.The primaries are meant to book candidacy for the 2024 General Election. Currently, no...

  • Shareholders renew calls for Zakhem to step down

    In a letter addressed to the Botswana Football Association (BFA), some BFL shareholders indicated that Zakhem should vacate office as he had failed to comply with legal obligations stemming from resolutions made during a meeting in Palapye on...

  • Mupane Gold grinds to a halt

    In a press release issued earlier today through the secretary general, Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe, the Union expressed grave concern over the potential shutdown of the Mine, which could lead to significant job losses. Reports of cash flow problems at Hawks...

  • Kwadiwa Citrus gears up for market debut

    Addressing the media during a tour organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), van Rooyen exuded confidence in the farm's readiness for both local consumption and international export markets. Situated in the fertile expanse of...

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