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Pula Investment Conference takes shape

Innovation required: A call for projects has been made, with energy security being amongst the priority sectors
Innovation required: A call for projects has been made, with energy security being amongst the priority sectors

The inaugural Pula Investment Conference, set to take place alongside the highly anticipated Global Expo Botswana, is expected to unlock new financing opportunities for local projects, BusinessWeek has learnt.

In the lead-up to the event, the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has launched a call for projects, encouraging locals to submit their business ideas and investment pitches.

On Tuesday, BITC Executive Director, Export Development and Promotion, Temo Ntapu, said the submitted proposals will undergo a rigorous evaluation process, and those deemed bankable will proceed to the next stage where they will have an opportunity to present in the Deal Room, a high-level investment pitching session designed to connect promising ventures with potential investors.

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Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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