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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.

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.

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).

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) just took office but Monday afternoon protestors gathered en masse and vociferously demanded action against corruption.

The landslide victory by the United Democratic Congress(UDC) in last week’s national election and the palpable emotion of voters was visible at the inauguration of the country’s sixth president, His Excellency Advocate Duma Boko, at the Botswana National stadium today in Gaborone, Botswana.

It was a quiet Monday morning at the office of the president with the media had gathered for the presidential handover.

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.