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BCL went into liquidation on October 9, 2016, a development that threw over 5,000 people on the streets and brought the town’s economy to its knees. Eight years later, the town seems to be on a path towards economic recovery and prosperity....

Currently, MMCSL leases its 1,500-hectare land to SPC under a 50-year agreement, generating annual rental income that exceeds P900,000. As part of the lease agreement, MMCSL has the opportunity to purchase a 10% stake in SPC, valued at over P40...

The packhouse was established to primarily package produce from the Selebi-Phikwe Citrus (SPC) farm, which began harvesting last week after it was commissioned three years ago. Botha said allowing produce from outside can compromise their ability to...

In total, Seisa worked in government laboratories for 20-years.The 49-year old founded Divine Call Investment (DCI) Pty Ltd, trading as Divine Medicinal Solution (DIMSOL). The business,s which manufactures medical devices, operates at the...

Mmegi: Can you briefly introduce yourself and describe your role as the chairperson of the Women’s Wing within the BMWU?Kgopotso: My name is Budzwani Kgopotso and I am honoured to serve as the chairperson of the Women’s Wing of the BMWU. In this...

Masisi said this when officially opening the Selebi Phikwe Business Expo which attracted over 60 businesses on Wednesday. Half of the businesses were from Phikwe region.The Expo offered a great opportunity for Batswana to appreciate and explore...

Operations manager at the farm Anne Schoeman revealed the diversification ideas in an interview during a recent media tour organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).AR5, founded in 1997, currently cultivates 240 hectares of...

The country has experienced recurring patterns of soaring temperatures in recent months. There are worries that the erratic weather patterns present difficulties across the agricultural sector, particularly for small-scale farmers who lack sufficient...

This development has set the stage for a face-off between Kehitile and party secretary-general Lawrence Ookeditse at the primaries scheduled for April 7, 2024.The primaries are meant to book candidacy for the 2024 General Election. Currently, no...

In a letter addressed to the Botswana Football Association (BFA), some BFL shareholders indicated that Zakhem should vacate office as he had failed to comply with legal obligations stemming from resolutions made during a meeting in Palapye on...

In a press release issued earlier today through the secretary general, Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe, the Union expressed grave concern over the potential shutdown of the Mine, which could lead to significant job losses. Reports of cash flow problems at Hawks...

Addressing the media during a tour organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), van Rooyen exuded confidence in the farm's readiness for both local consumption and international export markets. Situated in the fertile expanse of...

Maroon Capital, owned by Israeli investor Gilad Shabtai, will be required to recommence operations at the mine, potentially bolstering the local economy and employment opportunities. The mine, previously owned by various international firms, is...

This week, the USA government announced the lifting of the sanctions, followed by the unveiling of fresh visa and economic restrictions targeting specific Zimbabwean officials among them President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The move comes after two decades...

The BFL is ensnared in a web of discord. At the heart of the turmoil is a clash of wills between the shareholders and the chairman, Nicholas Zakhem.“Yes, we have constituted a commission to work around the issues at the BFL and they have already...