The president of BB Neo Nwako made the remarks at the 17th edition of the NBC, which ended here this week. The conference which was themed 'Invigorating Economic Transformation through the Private Sector', attracted 500 participants from...
The project, which was officially launched by the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi, aims to connect 20 new villages to the national grid and upgrade electricity infrastructure in 92 existing villages.The initiative is part of the...
Al Nur notched up the highest average realised gains in the 13 weeks of trade on the simulator, pipping Lobatse Senior Secondary School, and third-placed Regent Hill International Secondary School. The competition, sponsored by Stanbic Bank Botswana,...
Founded by Wada Kealotswe, a seasoned Development Economist with over a decade of experience, the company has been operational for four years, making significant strides in both sustainability and employment.With a focus on recycling, Eco Zera...
The Botswana Air Access project, as it is known, is a collaborative national destination initiative focused on improving international air access to the country and aims to positively impact tourism, investment and trade. The project is led by the...
The development aims to transform Old Naledi area with state-of-the-art residential units and retail establishments comprising a mall and dwellings. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Boatametse, Modukanele, said the...
Last week, the Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) announced it had wrapped up the project, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion of high-speed broadband infrastructure across the country. The Kanye project, which took 11 months to...
Executives at the state-owned entity recently revealed that plans were underway to expand operations into different local villages and towns. The move is aimed at increasing service offerings as well as scouting for more opportunities in some...
In June, President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared an “extreme agricultural drought” noting that 16,000 livestock deaths had been recorded countrywide over the summer, while cereal production dropped to just six percent of national demand.The dry...
Lucara directors said the resilient performance was helped by large, high-value stones recovered at Karowe Diamond Mine, while the company’s overall financial health was assisted by cost recovery initiatives and the strong dollar.Every quarter,...
The report compares the performance of countries across four factors being economic performance, market accessibility, social and human development and economic stability, producing one metric that gives investors a sense of how each of the 31...
The Household Indebtedness survey found that loan innovation of commercial banks was growing bleak, with micro-lenders showing more appetite for risk as they increased their lending to the private sector. As of December 2023, household debt stood at...
Besides the solar and gas plants, also approved in the environmental licence are supportive batteries for energy storage, gas generators or turbines to provide baseload electricity, and transformers to connect to the national grid.The approval also...
Bank of Botswana figures released recently indicate that after the phasing out of cheques on December 31 last year, digital transactions in the economy have exploded. In the first quarter of the year, the value of swiping transactions reached P21.5...
However, persistent issues with the system mean that government lacks information on its spending and revenue, resulting in blind planning and budget implementation. The situation poses a serious risk to the economy.Economist and former Deputy...
The United States is the most important market for natural diamonds, accounting for about 54% of annual demand, followed by China and India. According to a report released by leading diamond retail research firm, Tenoris, in July, overall revenue...
” According to organisers of the event, the theme aims to address critical issues surrounding gender inequality and the inclusion of women in the mining sector. The Pitso, which will take place at the Grand Aria Hotel, will be officially opened by...
The power stations, known as solar photovoltaic (PV) will be grid-tied, meaning their generation will feed into the national grid for supply around the country. The selected firms will develop and operate the power stations, selling the electricity...
The award highlights the property’s unique architectural design, which seamlessly blends with the stunning natural landscapes of Botswana.Nestled in the Mababe depression, Wilderness Mokete accords clients eco-friendly luxury and immersive wildlife...
The fund is prioritising infrastructure investments, both domestically and offshore, as it seeks to ensure long-term sustainability and significant returns for its members.BPOPF CEO Moemedi Malinda told BusinessWeek that the pension fund has already...
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