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The two entities said the signing of the MoU underpins the confidence they have in the unlocked potential citizen-owned Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) possess in furthering their contribution to Botswana’s economic growth.SMEs face challenges...

According to the company, its Orange Digital Centre offers trading in coding, digital fabrication, start up acceleration, funding of startups as well as partnerships with learning institutions, the services that all come for free.In addition, the...

The insurance sector, one of many dented by the COVID-19 effects, has been recording high policy cancellations from clients who have lost incomes or jobs as a result of the pandemic.Insurance is often seen as luxury by many, especially legal cover,...

This move would be aimed at creating an adaptation window that could accommodate integrated innovative approaches to financing adaptation actions as opposed to project based financing. Speaking during the Climate Implementation Summit of the 27th...

Addressing the media earlier, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Public Works Isaac Moepeng said last night there was an embankment at the interchange causing the bridge protection to collapse.“We are still observing to...

The money was raised by placing 57,142,857 new ordinary shares of no par value at an issue price of P0.30 per share.According to Tlou Energy CEO Anthony Gilby, the funds have been raised from a new strategic investor, through an entity controlled by...

The group bemoaned the harsh trading environment noting that their sales growth measured against the high comparable base of the prior year has been sluggish.Commenting on the results, Tobias Mynhardt said sales growth recorded in the prior year was...

Oratile Wetshoetsile was one of the graduates who were hoping that they get a decent-paying job from either government or any of the mines.He moved from one post to another as a temporary employee before realising that this was not sustainable.It was...

The developments come at a time when the country’s import bill has been increasing over the past years even though much of this can be produced locally, creating more jobs, and income for the nation’s youth and farmers.Currently, the...

Following the blackouts, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) announced that it is currently experiencing power supply constraints estimated to last for a week. The Corporation also said the outages are a result of forced power cuts at BPC power...

Speaking at the launch earlier today, Masisi said whilst trading in commodities has carried the country thus far, Botswana needs to recognise that the next growth phase requires restructuring of the economy and the development of value chains, driven...

Bona Life first established as Bramer Life in 2014 found itself in statutory management in 2015 after one of its shareholders, a Mauritian company ran into legal troubles.At the time, help came from BPOPF which had set up a P500 million private...

Cut 9 involves deepening to Jwaneng Mine pit beyond 650-metres to tap into an ore body that will yield approximately 48 million carats and support the mine to its end of life in 2035.The project is the last open cast layer available at Jwaneng Mine...

This year's rankings were two economies fewer than expected. According to the Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Rankings, this is an improvement from last year's rank of 63 out of 64 economies assessed...

This conference provides a forum for gaming regulators from around the world to meet, learn best practice techniques and strategies, network and exchange views, share information and discuss legislation, policies, and procedures.Addressing the media...