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The guidelines come into effect from June 1, 2014. “The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a framework that governs the provision of and quality of broadband Internet in the hospitality facilities in Botswana,” BOCRA said. Under...

In 2012, Bank of Botswana declined Letshego’s banking licence application for reasons, which the microlender says, were not explained. Letshego has already acquired banking licences in Mozambique, a deposit-taking licence in Rwanda, and is in...

Mlimani paid a dividend of P15.8 million to the holding company, for the year end 31 January 2014. The company stated that Mlimani City Tanzania would be expanded to include additional retail and commercial space including basement parking, additions...

“Traditional manufacturing processes can be automated to increase output, and reduce unit costs, thereby enhancing overall productivity and ensuring your business can benefit from economies of scale,” she said. Makgato-Malesu stated that...

Speaking at the SMME Pitso yesterday, LEA board chairman, Batlhatswi Tsayang said in the just ended financial year of 2013/2014, the Authority conducted research, which was aimed at identifying and assessing business opportunities in the different...

At a press conference held in Gaborone recently, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa managing director, Charles Brewer noted that clearance at Botswana border posts are improving. “Engagements we have had with the officials are bearing...

The study also revealed that conventional connectivity is not available in a number of places, including cities. This has led to  facilities connecting through expensive and unreliable communication setups. “Many internet service...

Yesterday, council publicity manager, Charity Kgotlafela told a seminar that various studies had shown that targets such as no new HIV/AIDS infections, poverty eradication and zero unemployment were impossible to meet by 2016. “When one looks...

Business Week: What informed BPC Board to engage a management contract? Sebetela: In the last two to five years, the business has changed significantly in terms of the scope and complexity. BPC has ventured into generation of power, something that...

For th resulted in debt management being viewed as a simple operation, which did not require high level planning, thhe past four decades, the country has been enjoying comfortable budget surpluses and low levels of debt, whice report...

Speaking last week in Gaborone at a customer care training workshop organised by Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) in association with Bambino Training College, the minister noted that,  “if not curbed, poor service...

In a damning report, the Auditor General has stated that parastatals providing essential services like BPC, Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), Air Botswana and Botswana Postal Services lead in loss-making. In...

Officially opening the International Association of Science and Technology Parks conference in Gaborone last week, Kedikilwe said that the building will not only house BIH Headquarters, but will also provide accommodation to a number of other...

Speaking to Business Week, the minister expressed ignorance of the reports from Zimbabwe stating that his counterpart has told Parliament they have objected to the project, as it will reap them of economic gains. Insisting that the...

“This will minimise the frequency of delays happening,” Air Botswana marketing manager, Thapelo Moribame said. The airline stated that delays and cancellations happen throughout the airline industry because of a myriad of...