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BTC sets sights on market growth

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Eyeing growth: Peschel has grand plans for BTC

Telecomms regulator, BOCRA, on Thursday kickstarted a process that could lead to the long-awaited, game-changing Mobile Number Portability. BTCL has unveiled bold plans for market growth and the latest initiative will provide a quantum leap. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has unveiled bold plans to gain a greater foothold in the market. The country’s smallest mobile telecomms player by market share, is coming for everything from data services, to network coverage, mobile money and others.

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BTC sets sights on market growth

Telecomms regulator, BOCRA, on Thursday kickstarted a process that could lead to the long-awaited, game-changing Mobile Number Portability. BTCL has unveiled bold plans for market growth and the latest initiative will provide a quantum leap. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

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Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion

Parly demonstrates steady progress in SONA sessions

Preparations for Soul Fill Up with Franco in full swing

BOMU, Film Association endorse incoming Arts Council CEO

Teenage girl ends life using school belt

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion