Speculation Abound as BAA Excludes Top Athletes from African Games
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has stirred curiosity and speculation within the sporting community by announcing the exclusion of top athletes from its roster for the upcoming African Games....
View ArticleRenewal Aesthetics Drives for Holistic Beauty
Italian writer, poet, and philosopher Dante Alighieri once proclaimed, “Beauty awakens the soul to act.” The concept of beauty is as amorphous and ephemeral as the waves of the wind—always open to...
View ArticleInculcating Enthusiastic Consent in Youth
In a world where it often feels like we’re merely passengers on an unpredictable journey, prevalent social issues serve as reminders of our collective power to shape our path. Movements like “Me Too,”...
View ArticleAbsa evolves to be globally competitive, relevant
New brand redefines customer-centric approach BSE quoted mega-bank, Absa Bank Botswana said its new brand reflects the bank’s dedication to place its customers at the center of all its operations....
View ArticleStanChart confident fiscal policy will drive domestic growth in 2024
Standard Chartered Bank forecasts that the domestic economy will achieve a growth rate of 3.9 percent in 2024, a figure that falls below the government’s projections. The government expects the local...
View ArticleFPC undertakes more projects
Two projects to be developed this year Four more planned in 2025 Portfolio value currently at P1.50bn Listed real estate enterprise, The Far Property Company (FPC), is poised to enhance its portfolio...
View ArticleGovernment Allocates P563m to Transform NDB into an Agricultural Bank
The Ministry of Finance has set aside P563 million in the 2024/2025 budget to rejuvenate and oversee the transition of the National Development Bank (NDB) into an Agricultural Bank. Finance Minister...
View ArticleChoppies finally delivers dividends
Retail giant, Choppies surprised its shareholders by announcing an interim dividend of 160 thebe per share, making its first dividend declared in five years. Choppies Group Chief Finance Officer...
View ArticleMoagi Addresses Challenges and Strategies in Diamond Industry Amidst Global...
In a recent update on the diamond industry delivered in Parliament, Lefoko Moagi, the Minister of Minerals & Energy, shed light on the challenges facing the sector, notably emphasising the impact...
View ArticleMinergy Forecasts Increased Losses Amidst Operational Disruptions and Funding...
Minergy Limited, the owner of Masama Coal Mine, anticipates a net loss before tax ranging between P25 million and P45 million for the interim period ending on December 31, 2022. In a statement...
View ArticleBMC Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Expand Global Reach
The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has announced a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines for the transportation of beef products across its route network and beyond. BMC has formalised this strategic...
View ArticleCresta Unveils ‘See Botswana Differently with Cresta Hotels’ Campaign
Cresta Marakanelo Limited (CML) recently unveiled a new global brand, building upon the success of the retiring ‘Bona Botswana Jwa Rona’ brand campaign that was active throughout 2021. Named ‘See...
View ArticleMiss Botswana Organisation Mobilises Support for Chombo’s Quest for Miss...
Miss Botswana Organisation Mobilises Support for Chombo’s Quest for Miss World Crow To enhance her chances of securing a strong placement at the grand finale, the Miss Botswana Organisation is calling...
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View ArticleBMC unveils ambitious investment in beef value chain expansion
Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), plans to invest over P300 million in two projects aimed at developing the beef value chain, according to Chief Operating Officer (COO) Brian Dioka. The abattoir said it...
View ArticleBMC Claims Back Its Norwegian Beef Market
Ready to meet its Norway beef quota Strategises for Growth amidst Quota Exploitation Targets P1.2 bn in beef sales revenue BMC said it has more than enough to supply Botswana’s quota of beef exports...
View ArticleThe Skies Hold More Than Just Promises for BMC
“We planned. These interventions are not accidental. We negotiated and Ethiopian Airways was able to consider our seriousness in terms of performance,” Brian Dioka, the Chief Operations Officer of...
View ArticleBURS accused of stifling small business growth
For Gomolemo Bofefo’s company, which imports second-hand clothes from the United Kingdom, the primary hurdle to conducting business comes from an unexpected source—the taxman. The Francistown-based...
View ArticleDo we have capability to execute an increased development budget?
As Botswana gears up to transform into a construction hub in the 2024/2025 financial year, economists have voiced concerns regarding the country’s ability to effectively execute these infrastructure...
View ArticleTax aspects of property companies (VRLSCs)
Variable rate loan stock companies (VRLSCs) are gaining popularity globally, and Botswana is witnessing a similar trend. These companies specialise in developing real estate properties and issue debt...
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