Stanbic partners LEA to empower farmers

Stanbic officials handing over a cheque to one of the LEA incubator clients PIC: OINGOTLO SEITSHIRO
Stanbic officials handing over a cheque to one of the LEA incubator clients PIC: OINGOTLO SEITSHIRO

The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) in partnership with Stanbic Bank Botswana has honoured top performers under the authority’s Glen Valley Incubator programme.

The partnership was intended to encourage incubator clients to adopt and implement good horticulture management and business practices in their enterprises with the bank awarding P250,000 to the best three performers.

Speaking at the award ceremony in Gaborone this week, LEA deputy chief executive officer Masego Gwaila-Madanika said the programme empowered trainees to have the skills to operate sustainable horticulture enterprises upon completion.

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Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing

“Let us never negotiate out of fear.But let us never fear to negotiate”– John F. KennedySupport for healthcare, education, skills and infrastructure can improve lives. The reaffirmed commitment to the Mmopane–Block 8 road is welcome for the prospect of better transport links for surrounding communities.China has shown willingness to assist Botswana, and government deserves credit for securing these commitments. However, the success of our...

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