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WRONG MOVE
Feb. 17 | F/TOWN DOCTOR SPEAKS AGAINST NACA’s RELOCATION A renowned Francistown medical doctor has sounded warning bells over the relocation of the National Aids Coordinating Agency (NACA) from the Office of the President to the Ministry of...
WAITRESS CHARMS VISITORS
Feb. 17 | A recent report by the Botswana National Productivity Centre revealed that many Batswana in the tourism industry are lazy and that their attitude towards work is costing the sector millions of pula. GOOD SERVICE: Agnes Gaotloge at work But a waitress...
BEDIA AND BOBS JOIN HANDS
Feb. 17 | Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority(BEDIA) and Botswana Bureau of Standards(BOBS), this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote mutual understanding for expansion of trade and investment between the two organisations. DONE...
ENVIROGROWER COMES TO BOTSWANA
Feb. 17 | Envirogrower, an Australian company that deals in new water saving irrigation technology was launched in Gaborone last week. MODEL: Guests admiring the new technology The Company’s Country Manager Peters Peters said the technology would go a long...
KBL, BBL PREACH RESPONSIBLY DRINKING
Feb. 17 | Leading brewers and distributors of alcoholic beverages in Botswana, Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) and Botswana Breweries Limited (BBL) have said promoting responsible consumption of alcohol by consumers continues a top priority. In such regard, the...
WISE SAVING
Feb. 17 | Motshelo scheme successfully runs for 19 years Schemes proving to be very popular Songs of praise were sung in high-pitched tones last weekend in Mochudi as two elated women received bundles of cash contributed by their peers in an informal...
IN THE DRIVING SEAT
Feb. 17 | SA born hotelier to position Majestic Five Hotel The new state of the art 100 million pula Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye has engaged the services of one of the most experienced hotel managers in the region, Wentzel Holtzhausen to position it...
BIHL HOSTS STAKEHOLDERS
Feb. 17 | The Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) Group recently hosted a stakeholder event whose purpose was to introduce the newly appointed BIHL Group CEO – Gaffar Hassam and his management team. The event also sought to provide a platform that would...
FNBB HAILS BUDGET
Feb. 10 | First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) last week brought together economics experts and members of the business community for a closer look on the 2012/13 budget speech. UPBEAT: Boakgomo Ntakhana When giving an overview of the budget the bank’s...
BORDERS GET SCANNERS
Feb. 10 | Botswana’s on-going fight against cross border and transnational crime got a boost this week with the Botswana Unified Revenue Service’s (BURS) official launch of two container x-ray scanners. FAST AND EFFICIENT: Scanners The launch took place at...
GOOGLE EYES BOTSWANA IMAGES
Feb. 10 | Google this week announced that it will begin collecting images in Botswana for the Street View feature in Google Maps. SCENIC: The Okavango delta aerial view In the coming weeks Google, using Chevrolet Captiva models, will begin driving around Botswana...
LARGE NUMBER OF EXPATRIATES WORRY TEC
Feb. 10 | Production of skills that do not match market demand has been blamed for the large number of expatriates working in the country. CONCERNED: Patrick Molutsi Speaking during a key stakeholders briefing last week Tertiary Education Council (TEC) Executive...
GUESS EXPANDS INTO BOTSWANA
Feb. 10 | GUESS, the American lifestyle brand famous for its trend-setting styles and unforgettable campaigns, has announced its expansion plans into Africa. The iconic brand is expected to make its debut in Botswana, as well as other countries across the continent,...
DEBSWANA LAUNCHES NEW SAFETY PROGRAMME
Feb. 3 | Debswana has launched an Environmental Community Occupational Health and Safety (ECOHS) programme called Quantum Leap at its Orapa and Lethlakane Mines. POSITIVE: Charles Siwawa The ECOHS initiative which was officially launched by the Chief Executive...
LEADING DAMELIN TO 2016
Feb. 3 | Damelin Botswana, the sole Damelin franchise outside South Africa, recently announced their Tertiary Education Council (TEC) registration which will enable the institution to provide Diploma, High Diploma and Degree programmes up to Masters Level. GOING...
SHELL CONTAINS FUEL SHORTAGE
Feb. 3 | Shell Oil Botswana Limited (SOBL) are hoping to have their fuel supply situation restored by the end of this month following a breakdown of their SAPREF refinery in Durban last year. OPTIMISTIC: Mokgatle Repair work on the refinery was said to have been...
DOUBLE DIP
Feb. 3 | Matambo cautions against recession Each ministry wage bill to be reduced by five percent over three years The 2012/13 budget speech this week threw some light into the dark realities of another possible wave of recession. MONEY MAN: Kenneth Mathambo Finance...
LEA GLEN VALLEY INCUBATORS A SUCCESS
Feb. 3 | Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) undertook an ambitious programme last November that saw 14 selected farmers undergo a rigorous training on tomato farming. PLEASED: Tebogo Matome The incubator programme at Glen Valley Farms has been hailed as a success...
CASHING IN ON THE ZEBRAS
Jan. 27 | As the Zebras chase their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON ) dream in Gabon, merchandise and souvenirs bearing the national team colours continue to fly off the shelves. BUSINESS MINDED: Diane Piggybacking off the excitement and the buzz surrounding the Zebras...
