The year Air Botswana stayed on terra firma

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2008 was an eventful year that was characterised by events and failures that altered the economy of this country. New words such as load shedding, credit crunch and sightholders dominated business pages. Mmegi Staff Writer WANETSHA MOSINYI looks at some of these

* BPC plunges the country into darkness
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) this year plunged the country into darkness with their now infamous 'load shedding'.

The power shortages had a ripple effect on the economy as production at mines, factories and business came to a halt. Botswana imports 75 percent of its power needs from the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP), most of it from Eskom.

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Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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