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Isaac Pinielo
  • Self-taught Make-up Artist Makes A Killing

    Many make-up artists have come before into the industry with their skills, but one outstanding young artist, Maxine Mooketsi, has made a big name for herself in the beauty arena. The 24-year-old Gabane-born said she started doing make-up and hair on...

  • PrimeTime regional expansion takes shape

    The initiative aims to build a network of support by bridging the gap between the business world and the community through mentors and organisations that are committed to creating positive change. Bring Change Africa intends to support projects at...

  • Large caps drag BSE southwards

    Dragged down by poor performance of large caps such as Choppies, Sechaba, FNBB, Stanchart and Letshego, the mainstream DCI has lost nine percent since the beginning of the year. The market reached a 12-month low of 9,504.24 points mid-quarter before...

  • Tendering officers urged to resist undue influence

    Speaking at a capacity building workshop in Gaborone yesterday, PPADB executive chairperson Bridget John said the work that tendering personnel do is very important and demands professionalism, objectivity and independence. “We need to pay...

  • Architects body gets tougher on members

    In its continued efforts to maintain the integrity of the profession, the council this year started conducting the Architects Registration Council Professional Examination (ARCPE), which is held three times in a year. According to the registration...

  • Bolux calls for protection of domestic market

    At the official opening of the new wheat mill in Ramotswa on Tuesday, Bolux Group managing director Christo Ellis said although the new facility has enhanced their capacity, there are still threats from Botswana’s...

  • Troubled textile industry appeals for export incentives

    The measures hoped for include action on export incentives, tendering system and release of permits for skilled foreign workers, amongst others. Participants at the meeting indicated that the future of the embattled industry hangs in the balance if...

  • BSE lifts Stockbrokers suspension

    SBB, which is one of the country’s oldest and leading brokerage firms, was suspended in August after being found to have breached the bourse’s rules and regulations. BSE’s market development manager, Thapelo Moribame said the...

  • Bankers enthused to advance careers

    Close to 40 students received their Associate Diploma in Banking certificates at a graduation ceremony organised by the Botswana Institute of Bankers (BIOB). BIOB executive director, Lydia Andries expressed appreciation at the graduates choosing to...

  • Local entrepreneurs miss AGOA train

    While numerous efforts have been made to motivate businesses in Botswana to take advantage of this programme, recent findings point to the lack of awareness on AGOA and the requirements of the United States (US) market. Throughout the years, Botswana...

  • BITC boss grilled over credit card abuse

    The committee heard that the chief executive and other managers have been furnished with credit cards that they have been using for the past two years in their numerous business trips abroad, while they get travelling allowances at the same...

  • Carraparel feuds with BITC, threatens to relocate

    Carraparel, which  is the only local textile and clothing company that has been exporting to the US under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), is also complaining of other factors that it says have made doing business in Botswana...

  • New association vows to shape motor industry

    He said the association is working to bring together motor dealers and address the issues that are raised. “We are currently in the process of coming up with regulations that will serve as guidelines for the motor industry,” Niyaz...

  • Sechaba seeks way around tough regulations

    Group managing director, Johan de Kok noted in the group’s unaudited results for the half-year ended September 30, 2016 that the challenges faced by Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) as a result of the traditional beer regulations have...

  • Tougher laws mooted for errant car dealers

    Speaking at a  workshop held in Gaborone last week, Principal commercial officer in the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs, Gorata Moloise said government is set to review the current consumer protection laws to come up with hefty...

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