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Masisi, whose country Botswana produces gem quality stones, added the synthetics have rapidly gained ground in the market posing both challenges and opportunities for the industry.“At first glance, the rise of LGDs may seem like a formidable...

ODC Managing Director, Mmetla Masire, said the number at the recent auction was impressive as this was the first exclusive offer for citizens, despite the fact that no company managed to buy goods during the auction.“Local participation was...

Officially opening this week’s International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) conference, said the plan is expected to create 2,797 direct jobs. “Our licensing plan supports Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises (SMMEs) and will also bring...

The projects addressed critical areas such as horticulture, aquaculture, apiculture development, food and nutrition policy development, post-harvest loss management, the cultivation of good agricultural practices, quality management systems, and the...

Officials at the government’s integrated investment and trade promotion authority said since the launch of the #PushaBW initiative they have seen local retail stores listing the local products.Speaking during the #PushaBW forum on the sidelines of...

Initiated in May 2022, CEEP aims to boost Botswana's socio-economic development and foster robust service industries capable of serving both domestic mines and potentially exporting services in the future.Speaking at the PushaBw forum during the...

Case in point is Modisaotsile Tshuma, a young and highly motivated entrepreneur who eight years ago used his welding skills and passion to set up his enterprise.His Palapye-based company, which trades as General Trade and Manufacturing Supplies,...

This year, the expo also features the inaugural European Union-Botswana Business Forum.Officially launching the 17th edition of the showcase on Wednesday, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the expo offers an opportunity for delegates to discuss issues...

The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) will host the 17th Edition of the Expo under the theme ‘AfCFTA as a springboard for improved Intra-Africa trade’ and a key feature of this year’s edition will be the business forum which starts on...

The DPF is the country’s second-largest pension fund after the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, and the largest covering the private sector.The DPF’s positive performance was driven by stronger economic growth, positive earnings outlook,...

The national airliner has experienced losses since 2008 due to an ageing fleet, high maintenance costs, equipment failure, route redundancy and pressures from competition.Air Botswana acting CEO, Masego Mookodi, recently told BusinessWeek that the...

Information reaching this publication reveals that magistrates across the country feel unfairly treated by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) compared to Judges. In their cry for help, the frustrated magistrates wrote a grievances letter to the...

The mass grocery retailer is currently working closely with 1,800 local farmers who are actively supplying them with produce and have an additional 200 seasonal ones.“We have active farmers who supply us with quality produce; the active ones...

The deal was announced recently through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties.Through the MoU, Air Botswana will facilitate air cargo transportation of raw materials, import and export of finished manufactured...

Shortlisted for the mine include the Australian-based Citic Pacific Mining Company, MMG, Exxaro, Endeavour Mining, Impala Platinum and Zijin Mining. MMG and Zijin Mining have major Chinese equity ownership.This week, sources familiar with the...