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Lobatse, Botswana – Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) has officially launched the Milk Afric Dairy Project, a groundbreaking initiative that signifies a major step forward in Botswana’s pursuit of food security and economic diversification. The launch event in Lobatse brought together key government officials, industry leaders, and local stakeholders, all united in their commitment to unlocking the potential of the dairy sector and creating sustainable growth for the nation.

Ministry of Minerals and Energy officials have lauded the completion of the P 315 million structure to enhance the security of the country’s petroleum supplies as a vital cog of national security.

To ensure security of fuel supply and to get substantial captive volumes, the Government has now increased the volumes imported by Botswana Oil Limited by consolidating volumes through an importation quota of the petroleum products by the National Oil Company.

The red colours of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) dominated the precinct of the city centre as the President’s of the competing parties at the upcoming general elections arrived to submit their names for approval before the Chief Justice Terence Rannowane today.

This week the agricultural community gathered to host its first Botswana Livestock Breeders Conference on the 18th and 19th September at Fair Grounds, in Gaborone.

Botswana which experienced periodical power cuts between 2015–2022 adversely affecting business and economic growth is experiencing a surge in the development of energy sources through the government’s collaboration with independent power producers.

Botswana has experienced its share of these challenges. While it has registered strong economic growth trajectory, with a GDP growth rate of 3.3 % in 2023 (World Bank), it also faces the pressing need to diversify its economy away from its heavy reliance on diamond exports.

In the spirit of co-existence and understanding of mother nature’s value chain, it is imperative that local businesses explore biodiversity conservation, community livelihoods, mitigation strategies as well as stakeholder engagement to create inclusive, sustainable solutions.

The Managing Director of Debswana Diamond Company says it is becoming increasingly evident that economic growth and environmental stewardship are not opposing forces.

The most pivotal role for the Botswana Post Board is to serve as a focal point and custodian for good corporate governance in the Company. This it achieves by the assurance given by the Institute of Directors of South Africa IoDSA, Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (BAOA) as well as our external auditors.

The Botswana Consumer Fair will open its doors to the public on Monday 26th August to Sunday 1st September 2024, which marks the Fair’s 17th Edition.

The Local Enterprise Authority(LEA) hosted the Youth Business Summit Wednesday to foster youth entrepreneurship by providing training and funding support for youth owned enterprises.

Umbrella for Democratic Change(UDC) President Duma Boko stressed that the economy is on the verge of a total collapse at the unveiling of the UDC Maifesto at Aria at Tlokweng Sunday.

FSG and Botswana Post officially launched their partnership which will facilitate FSG funeral cover policies premium collections across the postal network.