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Khato Civils in drive to mentor next gen African firms

The leadership of South Africa based infrastructure development firm Khato Civils (www.KhatoCivils.com) has announced an ambitious programme to mentor a new generation of African firms. After already working on major infrastructure projects…

VC4A Venture Showcase finalists announced

VC4A Venture Showcase has announced the 16 finalists for this year’s VC4A Venture Showcase – Seed & Series A Tracks. The founders will showcase their businesses to investors during the Africa Early…

African Development Bank approves $137 million loan for Botswana

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $137 million loan to support Botswana’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The funds, extended under the Bank Group’s…

FNBB, Debswana deal to benefit mining suppliers  

Local banking giants, First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) and diamond miner, Debswana Diamond Company, have teamed up to leverage the mining value chain opportunities to support local business growth, increase citizen participation…

Gov’t ushers in new scheme to replace ISPAAD

Parliament has been told that the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MOA) has decided to come up with an efficient, cost effective and sustainable arable farming programme designed to increase…

Botswana signs MoU with American Business Council

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on increased Cooperation with the American Business Council (ABC) in Botswana. The instrument is perceived to be a…

Ithuba ready to operate Botswana’s first National Lottery 

Ithuba Botswana, a subsidiary of a well-known Pan African group, Ithuba Holdings has welcomed, with excitement a recent decision by Gambling Authority Botswana to confirm the company as the Preferred Bidder to…

Deloitte launches effort to address health care equity in Africa

Deloitte has announced the launch of the Deloitte Africa Health Equity Institute (DAHEI), which uses data and analytics, research as well as strategic partnerships with government and health care organisations to advance…

KBL takes gov’t to court over alcohol ban

Following the recent alcohol sales ban by the government and after careful consideration of circumstances, Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (KBL) said it has filed an urgent application in the High Court of…

Letshego raises Purchase Order financing ceiling to P2m

Letshego Botswana continues to lead with solutions that are accessible and responsive to the evolving needs of their customers. A case in point is their Invoice and Purchase Order financing that they…