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As one of the 60 beneficiaries, Brastorne is amongst the black-led startups that will participate in the Google programme for non-dilutive cash awards from the Startups Black Founders Fund.Participants are either nominated by partner communities or a...

According to the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) Executive Director Export Development and Promotion, Trunklinah Gabonthone, the return on investment is already realised noting that they managed to attract a company which has invested P50...

The eight companies which presented three-minute elevator pitches were manufacturers of indigenous health, food, body, and skincare products. The companies demonstrated growth and diversity in the emerging, local, natural products landscape.FemBioBiz...

Usually the veldt fires get out of control, become wild and destroy grassland, and extensive tracts of forests.Officially, veldt fire season in Botswana starts in April to October every year and the damage usually depends on the amount of rains...

“Yes, this is true. BOMAID is currently in talks with a potential investor. However, due to the sensitive nature of such discussions and a binding non-disclosure agreement signed by the two parties we are not at a point to disclose any further...

Figures availed by the country’s chief investment and export development agency also revealed that they recorded a total domestic investment of P2 billion over the same period against a target of P1.5 billion. Briefing the media recently, BITC CEO...

Addressing the media recently, Thabo Majola, the group executive chair, expressed gratitude to the liquidator for believing in the group and putting in the hard work to stabilise it during a tough time.“The liquidator made an important decision...

Letshego’s Affordable Housing proposition includes housing finance, construction, plot purchase and renovation.Letshego’s Affordable Housing and Home Renovation solutions are accessible digitally through the LetsGo Digital Mall available online...

Development started in June to see to upgrades that include the introduction of an escalator, the first floor being made more appealing, as well as the addition of more retail space.Briefing the media recently, Khumo Properties property manager for...

As part of the Botswana Exporter Development Programme (BEDP), BITC continues to identify and avail opportunities to empower local companies to increase capacity and eventually conquer global markets, something Tom Milling through the consultancy is...

BusinessWeek is informed that the authority expects to present a draft licence to its board soon, a key step in kicking off the lottery eagerly awaited by Batswana.Ithuba Botswana, a subsidiary of a well-known pan-African group Ithuba Holdings, was...

The Finance ministry this week tabled legislative changes that will allow deferred pensioners to cash in their benefits to pay for loan and mortgage defaults as well as medical bills associated with terminal illnesses.The changes to the Retirement...

The facility will enable BVI to diversify its product offering from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines to other animal solutions, penetrate new markets and improve its production, warehousing and distribution capacities.The blending and filling...

Briefing Parliament recently, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Peggy Serame said the last inspection was done at the beginning of August before the statutory instrument came into effect. “CCA carries out price surveys and inspections...

Existing self-financed youth businesses with evidence of proper financial records and attractive prospects for expansion and job creation will also be prioritised. When opening calls for funding youth initiatives, the ministry has said the threshold...