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MONICAH MPEDI: Breaking barriers as Botswana’s First Female International Kettlebell Trainer

Botswana has a new trailblazer in the fitness world. Monicah Mpedi has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the first Motswana woman to earn international certification as a Kettlebell Trainer under the prestigious International Kettlebell Fitness Federation (IKFF).

Bank of Botswana revises Currency Basket

The Bank of Botswana has announced the revision of the prevailing Pula currency basket weights of 45% for the South African rand and 55% for the Special Drawing Right (SDR) comprising the US dollar, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen and Chinese Renminbi.

‘Rich nurtures his athletic talent despite facing prejudice and challenges’

December 3rd marked International Day for People with Disabilities. The topic about physical ‘disabilities’ is contentious and the contention begins with description of the word itself, ‘disability’.

BONGWE INVESTMENTS HANDS OVER SADC HEADQUARTERS

The Chairman of SADC and President of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, received the SADC headquarters building from Bongwe Investments on behalf of the SADC secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. He also received 19 hectares of land from the Botswana government, for the building of other SADC building infrastructure.

ABSA BANK HOSTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP

ABSA hosted a “Women’s Entrepreneurship” workshop at “Travel Lodge” in Block 8, Gaborone, Botswana, designed to assist entrepreneurs to improve their skills in business in order to bolster their financial assets and profitability.

Fairscape Carols by Candlelight 2024: A Celebration of Unity, Generosity, and Hope

The Annual Fairscape Carols by Candlelight event, held at the Fairscape Precinct, , brought together Fairscape tenants, corporate partners, and guests to celebrate the festive season with a spirit of unity and giving. The event, now in its 6th instalment, was marked by the warmth of community, the beauty of song, and a strong call to action for social responsibility.

Monetary Policy Committee drops primary reserve requirement

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Botswana maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) at 1.9 percent but reduced the Primary Reserve Requirement (PRR) from 2.5 percent to 0 percent.

‘Boko declares Facet Meeting a Resounding Success’

His Excellency Advocate Duma Boko has described his trip to the FACET conference in Antwerp, Belgium, where international leaders in the diamond industry met to address the challenges in the global industry as a resounding success.

BOTSWANA POST launch POSO GOSPEL ICON Competition

Botswana Post in partnership with Brave Heart and Joyous Celebration launched the highly anticipated Poso Gospel Icon competition Monday, an exciting platform that merges gospel music, community connection, and Botswana Post’s legacy of innovation and service excellence.

ILO workshops regional media on employment and labour issues

The Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES), alongside stakeholders, Botswana’s Federations BFTU and BOFEPUSU, Business Botswana, and Media Houses attended a three-day workshop to sensitize the Media Fraternity on labour market issues in Southern Africa.

Minister commissions forensic audit of CEDA

The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship has revealed that the serious nature of allegations of sabotage and impropriety at the Citizen Entrepreneurship Development Agency(CEDA) compelled him to instigate a forensic audit of the Financial Development Institution(FDI).

AELP campaigns for better regulatory environment

On the 26th and 27th November African Exchange Linkages Project (AELP) held a conference. AELP is a brain child of ASEA and the African Development Bank. Similarly to ASEA, it strives to promote the flow of capital throughout Africa and to provide a safe regulatory environment for companies.

African Exchange bodies convene for 27th Annual Conference

Botswana hosted the 27th African Security Exchanges Association (ASEA) annual conference, which is the apex body for security exchange bodies in Africa.

ILES hosts its first ever graduation

Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) which was established to address the lack of a rudimentary understanding of basic laws and procedures regulating the workplace held its first-ever graduation ceremony recently.

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BERA announces decreases in petrol prices

‘Bank of Botswana launches refurbished headquarters’