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BDC notes ‘strong interest’ in P5bn health fund

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State-owned investment agency, the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), says it has noted strong interest from local and international investors for its new P5 billion health fund and is confident of successfully reaching a first close of P2.5bn by September 30.

Following President Duma Boko’s declaration of a public health emergency on Monday, the BDC has been charged with establishing a fund to support various healthcare initiatives.

Known as Unity Healthcare Botswana Partnership Fund I (UHBP I) and managed by the BDC’s asset management company, the Fund seeks to attract capital from local and international investors. These funds will be directed at procurement of medicines, consumables, equipment, and related healthcare assets.

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BDC notes ‘strong interest’ in P5bn health fund

State-owned investment agency, the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), says it has noted strong interest from local and international investors for its new P5 billion health fund and is confident of successfully reaching a first close of P2.5bn by September 30.

Human rights are sacred

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PSLE performance on upward trend

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Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred