LEA introduces anonymous Tip Off Hotline
Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) officially launched the “Tip-Offs Anonymous Hotline” anti-fraud hotline during the recent SMME Pitso. The hotline is a tool that stakeholders, including customers and...
View ArticleBarclays unveils revamped Mobile Banking App
Barclays Bank Botswana last week unveiled the refresher digital app to allow their customers convenience to bank with them from anywhere at their own time. According to Barclays Retail Director,...
View ArticleSPEDU region is ripe for business - Sibanda
Director of Investment Promotion at SPEDU Benedice Sibanda has appealed to residents of Selibe Phikwe to cleanse their minds of the ‘mine era’ and start focusing on other avenues to diversify the SPEDU...
View ArticleDeduction at source still the best-Letshego
Letshego, the Pan African micro-lender this week disclosed that ‘deduction at source’ is the main reason the company has managed to diversify its product range, become profitable and expand across the...
View ArticleG4S hangs on technology for profits
G4S Botswana, an integrated security company remains optimistic to deliver strong performance in the next three years as they continue to focus on growing technology enabled revenues, strong market...
View ArticleGorata Gabaraane is the new Fairgrounds CEO
Fairgrounds Holdings, a subsidiary of Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) has appointed Gorata Gabaraane as new Chief Executive Officer. She is an old hand in the hospitality industry, having worked...
View ArticleLucara Diamond sales net US$32.48 million
Lucara Diamond recently sold a total 1,453.06 carat, including two diamonds greater than 300 carats, and achieved gross revenues of US32.48 Million (US 22,356 carat). This is according to the latest...
View ArticleLaws restricting trading worry Furnmart
Furniture retail shop, Furnmart says trading environment is increasingly challenging as regulatory bodies introduce more restrictive laws and limitations in an attempt to protect consumers from high...
View ArticleBotswana Oil may need capital injection
Government may be forced to inject more cash into the operations of Botswana Oil Limited, that is if the entity is not granted an exclusive petroleum import licence, Botswana Guardian has learnt. The...
View ArticleSefalana expects higher yields
Sefalana Group has announced that its profits for the year ended April 2018 will be higher than last year.In the same period last year the group recorded 16 percent decline in profit before tax to P173...
View ArticleWomen in business challenged to run profitable projects
Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Dorcus Makgato says the current methodology used to administer the Department of Gender Affairs Women Fund is not sustainable. Makgato was...
View ArticleGovt heightens ease of doing business in Botswana
The implementation of the legal statutes that have been passed through the Doing Business Reforms Initiative are expected to cut down bureaucracy and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of some...
View ArticleFairgrounds to offer openings for hospitality graduates
Fairgrounds Holdings, the top exhibitions and events hosting boutique is aiming to empower upcoming hospitality graduates by offering them opportunities to learn more from the industry while at the...
View ArticleLucara to develop open pit plan for Karowe
Lucara Diamond Corporation announced that it would develop an open pit plan for its Karowe diamond mine in Letlhakane after the completion of the current feasibility study on the project. This week...
View ArticleStanbic looks to personal, business units for growth
Stanbic Bank Botswana, one of the top four banks in the country is banking on personal markets as well as business banking divisions to drive its growth for the current year, acting Chief Executive Sam...
View ArticleBTCL down on social media platforms
The increased usage of social media platforms has negatively affected the traditional voice call services resulting in decreased turnover for public-owned Botswana Telecommunications Corporation...
View Article100 companies showcase at inaugural Market Street Day
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will this Saturday launch the first-ever Market Street Day to give manufacturers and retailers an opportunity to network.Public Relations Officer...
View ArticleStanChart shuts Orapa, Mochudi branches
Standard Chartered Bank, the oldest bank in the country, will close two of its branches next month after previously denying such move. This week, the bank which is under Mpho Masupe said Mochudi and...
View ArticleSefalana year end results up
Diversified group, Sefalana is expecting improved profits for the year to April 2018, beating retail industry current odds which include sluggish economy growth and reduced consumer confidence. The...
View ArticleDebswana to expand Orapa beyond 2030
Debswana, the country’s largest rough diamond producer is embarking on an ambitious project to expand the lifespan of the Orapa mine by an additional 35 years. Orapa mine is the 9th biggest diamond...
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